Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Guinean authorities say depot fire after blast now ‘contained’ /in /by

"The fire has been contained", says Bachir Diallo, Guinea's Minister of Security and Civil Protection, after visiting the fuel depot where an overnight explosion and blaze has killed at least 11 people and seriously injured 88 others

DRC presidential candidate Katumbi holds final campaign rally /in /by

Moïse Katumbi a former provincial governor and one of the DRC's richest man, held his last campaign rally in Lubumbashi on Monday.
The leader of the Ensemple pour la république party which translates as "Together for the Republic" is one of 19 candida...

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi holds last rally ahead of Dec. 20 vote /in /by

The DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi held his last political rally on Sunday ahead of Wednesday polls in a bid to retain his seat as the leader of the central African country

Kenyan church set up to welcome LGBTQI+ worshippers secretly operates for 10 years /in /by

Kenyan church set up to welcome LGBTQI+ worshippers secretly operates for 10 years

Burkina Faso: slight reshuffle in the transitional government /in /by

The president of the transition of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré who came to power through a coup in 2022, carried out a partial reshuffle of his government, notably concerning the head of diplomacy, according to a presidential decree.

Tunisia: “daily institutional violence” against migrants /in /by

The 58-page study, which cites direct testimonies and from partner NGOs, points the finger "responsibility" Tunisian authorities in"violations committed on the territory, including border areas".

A massive explosion at a fuel depot rocks Guinea’s capital, causing casualties and damage /in /by

A deadly explosion followed by a fire at Guinea's main fuel depot hit the capital on Monday (Dec.18) injuring dozens of people and leading to the closure of schools and administrations.

Egypt election: Sissi re-elected with 89.6% of the vote /in /by

The head of the Authority, Hazem Badawy, said that turnout had reached an "unprecedented" 66.8% among Egypt's 67 million voters.

Kenya and European Union sign ‘historic’ trade deal /in /by

Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

South African paramedic Gerco van Deventer, hostage in the Sahel since 2017, freed /in /by

Organisation Gift of the Givers on announced Sunday (De. 17) the release of the last South African citizen held hostage by a non-state actor in the Sahel.