Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Food Insecurity Intensifies in Eastern Africa, a Consequence of Climate Shocks

Food insecurity in eastern Africa is worsening due to a combination of drought followed by devastating floods brought on by the El Niño phenomenon, according to a report from the World Food Programme.

East African force begins withdrawal from DRC

Nearly 300 Kenyan soldiers from this force, whose mandate ends on December 8, had already left Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, last Sunday.

Halle Berry describes creative freedom with her production company as ’empowering’

as I sit here today, having Halle Holly, that has moved my needle because now I do get to decide what projects I do. I get to, you know, find a book that I love and say, 'Oh, I want to make this into a screenplay.' Halle Berry, actor/producer

UK allocates additional £100 million to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda

The revelation of the increased funding came shortly after Chancellor Rishi Sunak's commitment to revive the plan following the resignation of the immigration minister.

AFCON 2023: Yamoussoukro stadium is ready to host the event

Yamoussoukro is one of five Ivorian cities preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in January. Yamoussoukro's stadium is ready, according to its officials, and the city's monuments, including its basilica, are being restored for th...

Tanzania: Landslide death toll rises to 76

At least 76 people were killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in northern Tanzania last week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who visited the scene, said on Thursday.

Burundi: Parliament validates new electoral commission, opposition criticizes

Burundi's National Assembly approved the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) by a large majority on Thursday, with the opposition denouncing a "violation of procedure".

Egypt: election preparations get underway

Egypt is busy preparing for its presidential election which will take place from Sunday 10 to Tuesday 12, with the result expected on December 18.

Here are the richest countries in Africa

According to IMF growth projections, this ranking should not experience any upheaval in the years to come.

Floods in East Africa: “the worst is yet to come”, warns the WFP

Devastating floods threaten to worsen food insecurity in East Africa as heavy rains lash a region that less than a year ago was in the grip of drought, warned Thursday the United Nations World Food Program (WFP).