Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigerian Catholics reject Pope’s approval for same-sex couple blessings

"... if he wanted the world to go in this certain direction in which the Pope wants it to go., when he was asking Noah to choose two animals into the ark, he would have told him same sex, but instead he said two, meaning different sex. The main purpose...

Sudan in ‘total panic’ as paramilitaries move South

"The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have looted everything: cars, lorries and tractors," laments a resident of a village in the state of al-Jazira, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from the paramilitaries as they push southwards in ...

Nigeria: Catholic faithful denounce Pope’s approval of priests blessing same-sex couples

"... if he wanted the world to go in this certain direction in which the Pope wants it to go., when he was asking Noah to choose two animals into the ark, he would have told him same sex, but instead he said two, meaning different sex. The main purpose...

Tunisia records low turnout for election of 2nd chamber of parliament

According to the Independent High Authority for Elections (Isie), a mere 11.66% of the 9 million eligible voters (out of a population of 12 million) participated in the polls.

DRC: Belgian election observer commits suicide in Kinshasa

A Belgian national working with the European Union Election Observer Mission in Congo committed suicide by jumping from his hotel room, diplomatic sources quoted by AFP said

Senegalese Navy seizes 690 kg of cocaine

An ocean-going patrol boat intercepted the boat on Friday 220 km off the coast of Senegal.

Nigeria: at least 16 people killed in an attack in the centre of the country

"We were sleeping at night when all of a sudden there were loud gunshots. We were scared because we weren't expecting any attacks," explained Markus Amorudu, a resident of the village.

Christmas lights bring festive cheer to Lagos despite gloom over economy

Nigerians have been faced with rising costs of living and fuel shortages this year, so the bright lights which don't rely on the national electricity grid with its regular power cuts, were a welcome sight

DR Congo archbishop urges restraint after election chaos

Massive delays and bureaucratic chaos marred Wednesday's elections to choose the president, lawmakers for national and provincial assemblies, and local councillors

Moroccans wave Palestinian flags at a demonstration in support of Gaza

Many of the protesters held up banners denouncing the "destruction of hospitals" and the "colonization" of the Palestinian territories