Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Independent candidate calls for change as South Africa prepares for elections

Mda did not mince her words when she outlined what South African voters would be signing up for when electing candidates to parliament in the upcoming vote.

Joe Biden honours Kenya’s William Ruto at a glittering White House dinner

The hundreds of guests were treated to stunning views of Washington, a knockout menu, and a healthy dose of celebrities.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification

Zuma's comments came in a video message he said was aimed at the people of South Africa and released on social media six days before the possibly pivotal national vote.

Explosion kills 11 workers at a sugar factory in Tanzania

Mtibwa is one of the country's major sugar producing factories, producing at least 70,000 metric tons of sugar annually.

Pakistan faces severe heatwave: Residents call for action

The current heatwave is the latest in a series of climate-related disasters affecting Pakistan. Previous events include melting glaciers and severe monsoon rains that have caused devastating floods, submerging large portions of the country

UN head calls for greater African role in global peace and security

Antonio Guterres called for the unleashing of Africa’s "peace power" describing the continent as “an important voice for the global good”.

Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule

Deby Itno, also known as Mahamat Idriss Deby, took power after his father Idriss Deby Itno was killed fighting rebels in 2021 after ruling the country for three decades. The long-delayed May 6 election came after three years of military rule.

President Joe Biden hails William Ruto’s ‘bold leadership’

President Ruto's presence at the White House marks the first state visit to the United States by an African leader for more than 15 years.

West African Roloway monkeys, one of the most endangered species arrive UK Zoo

"In the last few decades alone, Roloway monkeys have experienced a devastating crash in numbers, losing around 90% of its population," said Mike Jordan, Director of Animal and Plants at the zoo.

Palestinian movie showing in Cannes brings ‘camaraderie and solidarity’

"We started one month after October 7th. On November 7th. And, if I'm not right... if I'm not mistaken. Seven? That's, what? Six and a half months? Yeah. To this day. It's insane. And, I think, it I just think that it gave us, the kind of, the strengt...