Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mali takes majority control of civil explosives producer /in /by

The Malian government has announced that it is taking majority control of a new company dedicated to producing civil-use explosives inside the country.

Russia reportedly pulling forces out of bases in Syria’s north-east /in /by

There has been no official statement from Moscow about the withdrawal from Qamishli.

South Sudanese government insists it is not at war despite heavy fighting /in /by

This latest clashes between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, erupted in late December in Jonglei State, north of the capital Juba.

Prolonged drought in Kenya leaves millions vulnerable /in /by

The National Drought Management Authority has put about nine counties on alert, as two million people face worsening food insecurity.

In surprise new policy, migrants living in Spain without permission can apply for legal residency /in /by

Immigrants living and working in Spain without authorisation will soon be able to apply for legal residency and permission to work.

Teachers strike in Gabon continues to paralyse education system /in /by

Angered by a 10 year freeze on wages, thousands of teachers have been staying away from class for over a month.

Trump says Ilhan Omar’s wealth is under investigation /in /by

The US president claims Omar left Somalia in the 1990s with “nothing” and is now worth over 44 million dollars. The Minnesota representative denounced “lies and conspiracy theories.”

Dutch court jails Eritrean human trafficker for 20 years /in /by

On Tuesday, a Dutch court sentenced an Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for running a human trafficking network in which migrants were tortured, and their families extorted.

Senegal beach fitness club offers hope and healing through water aerobics /in /by

The Club des Dauphins de Ngor, just outside Dakar, is helping people with reduced mobility ease pain and improve their physical health.