Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burkina Faso: Civil society calls for release of Daouda Diallo abducted human rights defender /in /by

"Daouda Diallo was abducted by at least four unidentified men on Friday, December 1, 2023 at around 3:00 pm, in front of the passport department in Ouagadougou, where he had gone to renew his travel documents," - the Coalition citoyenne pour le Sahel

Nelson Mandela’s Legacy: Aspirations and Reflections on Soweto’s Vilakazi Street /in /by

Soweto's Vilakazi Street is packed each day with tourists and hawkers outside the home of Nelson Mandela that has been meticulously kept even as the democracy pioneer's legacy has become rundown in the decade since his death.

Nigeria calls for Niger Junta to free ousted president Mohamed Bazoum /in /by

Nigeria is calling for the release of ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum and for the military junta to allow him to leave for a third country, its foreign minister said

Muslims and Christians Unite in Prayer for Peace in the Middle East in Algeria /in /by

As a seven-day ceasefire concluded on Friday morning, the conflict resumed with renewed intensity. Against this backdrop, the gathering in Algiers symbolizes a shared commitment to peace and compassion, transcending religious boundaries for a common ca...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Addresses Attempted Coup /in /by

resident Bio assured the nation that the government would approach the attempted coup with a commitment to follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Breaking Language Barriers: Afrilingual Fills the Gap in NYC’s African Communities /in /by

By bridging linguistic gaps, Afrilingual plays a crucial role in ensuring that New York City's diverse African communities can access essential services and navigate legal processes effectively.

East DRC: Commencement of East African Regional Force Withdrawal Amidst Criticisms /in /by

A spokesperson for the EAC-RF on-site confirmed that the plane was heading to Nairobi, carrying only Kenyan military personnel. However, detailed information regarding the force's withdrawal plan was not immediately provided.

Guinea-Bissau president calls deadly violence ‘attempted coup’ /in /by

Embalo, who was in Dubai attending the COP28 climate conference, arrived in Bissau on Saturday and said an "attempted coup d'etat" had prevented him from returning.

Burkina, Niger to quit the anti-jihadist force G5 Sahel /in /by

The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger said Saturday they would quit the G5 anti-jihadist force in Africa's Sahel region, the latest blow to the fight against insurgents in one of the world's most troubled zones

U-17 World Cup: Mali ends third, Germany lifts first trophy /in /by

The Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2023 came to an end Saturday (Dec. 2nd) as Germany beat France 4-3 on penalties after the action ended 2-2 at full time. On Friday, Mali beat Argentina 3-0 to win bronze.