Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality and tense election ahead

South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom this Saturday April 27, as the country remembers the day in 1994 when millions cast their vote in South Africa's first ever democratic elections.

2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off

From the irresistible aroma of cochon de lait poboys to the soul-stirring melodies that echo from every stage, the Jazz and Heritage Festival offers an unparalleled sensory experience.

“Not good enough” – Rio Ferdinand slams UK government for lack of action on racism

"What should be the consequences for individuals that do this or the consequences for the social media platforms that allow this (on-line racist abuse). The people that are making those decisions don't get abused like this because they're not black, be...

Namibia: Tourists pose naked at Big Daddy Dune in Namib Desert, Govt expresses anger

Namibian officials have expressed outrage after tourists were photographed posing naked at one of the country's iconic attractions, the Big Daddy dune in the Namib Desert.

Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy

Most of the artworks were taken out of the country by foreign tourists and diplomats who had viewed them at the Australian Embassy in the capital, Pretoria.

Togo: Expectations are high for Monday’s legislative polls despite controversy

“The state of our roads needs to be improved. Our leaders need to do more on that and that’s what I expect from these elections. They have to build roads up to remote areas, some areas seem to have been left out as if they are not part of the country.”...

Kenya Airways protests arrest, detention of its staff in DRC

The employees were arrested last Friday by DR Congo's military intelligence unit for allegedly lacking proper customs documents for valuable cargo, according to reports.

Haiti’s transitional council sworn in

Haiti's transitional council was sworn in on Thursday, after Prime Minister Ariel Henry's formal resignation earlier in the day.

Togo heads to ‘controversial’ legislative polls on Monday

Togo will head to the polls on Monday in legislative elections that follow a series of government crackdowns on opposition protests and the passing of a controversial new constitution that could allow the President to stay in power indefinitely.