Entries by Rédaction Africanews

East Africa Floods: Death toll mounts in Kenya

As the floodwaters recede in East Africa, residents in Kenya are struggling to deal with the aftermath, with at least 70 killed and tens of thousands driven from their homes.

Sierra Leone’s capital returns to normalcy as manhunt for attackers continues

Despite tension in the air, Sierra Leone's capital returned to a sort of normalcy on Monday (Nov. 27) after a 24-hour curfew was relaxed to a dusk-to-dawn lockdown. The army spokesperson said Monday that 13 soldiers were killed during the incident and ...

Niger, under sanctions, commissions a new photovoltaic power plant

Equipped with more than 55,000 solar panels, this power station is the largest solar energy infrastructure ever built in Niger.

Uganda: digital network boosts community security

A digital security network in Kampala's suburbs is helping Ugandan communities stay safe.

Sierra Leone: Night curfew eased

Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown.

German priest abducted in Mali in 2022 freed: officials

"The priest Hans-Joachim Lohre, who was abducted on 20 November 2022, was released on Sunday. He is on a plane to his country",

Malawi slammed for sending workers to Israel amid Gaza conflict

This decision, implemented on Saturday, comes in the wake of Israel's recent aid contribution of $60 million (£47 million) aimed at supporting Malawi's economic recovery.

20th Marrakech International Film Festival Celebrates Cinema Amid Global Challenges

Despite challenges like Israel's war with Hamas and a recent earthquake in Morocco, the organizers aim to showcase cinema from Morocco, the Middle East, and Africa. The festival will honor Moroccan director Faouzi B

Sierra Leone: night curfew imposed following attack

Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown.

More captives, prisoners freed as Gaza truce extension mooted

The transfers under a four-day truce that started Friday have been the first relief for captives' families since the militant group attacked Israel on October 7, prompting devastating Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip.