Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria eases holiday travel costs with free train rides and bus fare reductions

This collaborative effort between the government and transportation stakeholders aims to ease the financial strain on citizens during what is traditionally the busiest month for travel in Nigeria, with the highest number of air, road transport, and rai...

Election in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Votes counting begin

The election, which unfolded against a backdrop of economic challenges and accusations of irregularities, features incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing a fragmented opposition.

DRC: elections to continue on Thursday

Hundreds of voters turned up early to cast their ballots but had to wait for over three hours for officials to start the election process

DRC: Incumbent President inaugurates new financial center amidst elections

The new Kinshasa financial center, a product of Turkish-Congolese cooperation, was inaugurated by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of the presidential elections, with construction commencing in November 2022.

DRC Faces Election Day Amidst Armed Conflicts and Socioeconomic Struggles

Voters participating in the elections in Goma, an eastern city of the Democratic Republic of Congo nearly encircled by M23 rebels, are seeking leaders capable of ensuring security and stability for the country.

South Africa: Fire fighters in battle of blaze on slopes of mountain near Cape Town

“We saw the, we heard the vehicles go along the road when it started and then later on yesterday helicopters were coming up and down. That ended when it got dark and then started again this morning. Last night we saw the flames all along the side of th...

Ethiopia, Egypt say no agreement in latest talks over contentious dam on the Nile

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said the talks were unsuccessful due to Ethiopia's “persistent refusal” to accept any compromise. The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry accused Egypt of putting up “roadblocks” in the discussions that prevent...

Guinea: Death toll rises after fuel depot explosion

The death toll resulting from the explosion and fire at Guinea's main fuel depot increased from 14 to 18 on Tuesday night.

Young Colombian musicians promote peace

Afro-Colombian rhythms from the Pacific (western Colombia), Indigenous instruments from the Sierra Nevada (northern Colombia), rap, and vallenato (north-eastern Colombia) coming together in a single song, a cry against violence.

Gunmen kidnap Nigerian judge and kill her guard

Justice Joy Uwanna, a distinguished high court judge in Nigeria, was kidnapped while returning from a court session on Monday night in southern Akwa Ibom state.