Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco: Tangier Open promoting chess dreams among the young

"Until 1990, Morocco was number one in Africa and the Arab countries. In 1994, we had a great international master, a native of Tangier. But for almost 23 years now, we've had no results".

COP28: Africa’s climate future hinges on loss and damage fund and financial commitments

On the continental level, the focus now shifts to ensuring financial pledges support the continent's unique climate challenges.

South Africa’s Trevor Noah to host Grammy Awards for fourth year in a row

As the age-old adage goes, don't mess with success. The Grammy Awards aren't, bringing Trevor Noah back as host in 2024.

Jumia to end food delivery across seven markets

The food delivery service currently operates in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast. It will reportedly cease this activity by the end of this month.

Nigeria: the State “must take additional measures” for the economy – World Bank

The World Bank recognises the efforts made by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve Nigeria's economic situation, but insists on the need for further reforms, in a half-yearly report published on Wednesday.

Worst crimes against children reach highest level since records began- save the children report

"..The Democratic Republic of Congo was the worst conflict-affected country to be a child in 2022, followed by Mali in second place, then Myanmar. “While the data is for 2022, we expect 2023 to be no better .. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan – the wor...

Senegal court clears jailed opposition figure for presidential run

"The judge upheld a regional court ruling from October overturned by Senegal's top court last month, which said the question of whether Sonko should be restored to the electoral roll should go back to the lower court in Dakar. Sonko has been at the cen...

Somalia to benefit from $4.5bn debt relief (IMF)

Somalia is to benefit from a $4.5 billion debt reduction plan with international creditors to service its debt, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced in a statement on Wednesday.

Chad: 5 things to know before the referendum

Chad, where a constitutional referendum is being held on Sunday, is a landlocked country in the Sahel, governed by a military junta and long a strategic ally of the West in the anti-jihadist fight.

DRC: 200 ADF rebels killed in Ugandan strikes in September

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Wednesday that around 200 members of the ADF rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group were killed in Ugandan-led airstrikes in September in the Democratic Republic of Congo.