Entries by Rédaction Africanews

What is the future for Saudi Arabia in Africa? [BusinessAfrica] /in /by

Investing in Africa is certainly nothing new for Riyadh, but this time it seems that the Saudis are determined to catch up on the African continent.

Madagascar votes for a new president despite opposition boycott /in /by

Ten out of the 12 opposition candidates are boycotting the presidential polls saying conditions for a fair vote have not been met.

Flying Taxis: Archer Aviation’s Vision for Urban Air Mobility Takes Flight /in /by

Archer Aviation is pioneering the development of the Midnight, a four-passenger electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Springbok Bongi Mbonambi could be sidelined for the rest of the season /in /by

Sharks coach John Plumtree provided the grim update on Wednesday (Nov. 15). The injury forced the 32-year-old hooker to leave the field early in the World Cup final victory over New Zealand in Paris last month.

Tunisia ready for Sao Tome in World Cup 2026 qualification Group H match /in /by

"In Africa, there are no weak teams anymore. All African players are moving at a high level. We must be aware of this. We are going to watch videos (of opur opponents) today. I expect that this match will be difficult. It could be made more easy for us...

Ethiopia “welcomes” US decision to resume food aid /in /by

Ethiopia on Wednesday "welcomed" the announcement that the US Development Agency (USAID) would resume the delivery of food aid throughout the country, suspended in June, following the conclusion of an agreement to monitor aid distribution.

Kenya: Parliament approves deployment of police to Haiti /in /by

"The ayes have it," laconically declared parliamentary vice-president Gladys Boos Shollei after asking the elected representatives to vote aloud.

Togo’s electoral register deemed ‘reliable’ by OIF /in /by

The audit, initiated at the request of Togolese authorities, adopted a collaborative approach involving the electoral commission, OIF experts, representatives of major political parties, and Togolese civil society.

Togo: two journalists jailed for defaming a minister /in /by

They are being prosecuted for "defamation and attack on the honor of the Minister and incitement to revolt", for having claimed on social networks that the Minister of Urban Planning, Housing and Land Reform, Kodjo Adedze, had had 400 million FCFA (604...

Madagascar incumbent Rajoelina “confident in the choice of the people” as he votes /in /by

He is one of 13 candidates vying for the top post, but 10 of the others have called on voters to shun the elections, complaining of an "institutional coup" in favour of Rajoelina.
If a run-off election is scheduled on December 20, it is not clear if it...