Entries by Rédaction Africanews

West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new U.N. report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking.

BRICS Film Festival begins in Moscow

The BRICS Film Festival kicked off on Friday in Russia as part of the Moscow International Film Festival.

A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon

His goal is to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (£805,000) for charity, specifically for chess education among children.

BNP Paribas faces lawsuit over alleged role in sudanese genocide

The lawsuit contends that the French bank facilitated the Sudanese government's atrocities by offering banking services that violated American sanctions.

China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon

All four runners were disqualified and had to return their medals and award money.

5 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

Entrepreneurs are especially affected, as visa denials hinder their ability to expand their businesses beyond domestic markets.

WHO approves new cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases

The simplified formula of Euvichol-S uses fewer ingredients, is cheaper, and can be made more quickly than the old version.

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief Francis Ogolla

Kenya's government has sent a team to probe a helicopter crash that claimed the life of military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others.

Cape Town named Africa’s Best Airport 2024

While celebrating this regional success, Cape Town International Airport has experienced a slight drop in its global ranking, currently standing at 54th place, down from 23rd in 2020.

No respite from deadly heat in Mali and elsewhere in the Sahel

Scientists say the heatwave is linked to human-caused climate change.