Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Algeria’s foreign minister expresses “full solidarity” with Palestinians

Algeria's foreign minister Ahmed Attaf on Tuesday called on the international community to support the Palestinians, with whom he said Algeria stood in full solidarity.

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Faces Uncertainty Amid Constitutional Challenge

Prime Minister Sam Matekane of Lesotho is confronting an uncertain political future, as the main opposition party, the Democratic Congress (DC), initiates a vote of no confidence.

DRC: journalist Stanis Bujakera still in custody

Despite protests demanding for his release, the Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera remains in prison. The court has once again rejected a request for his release from detention and provisional liberty, fearing that he might go on the run.

Legal challenge to dethrone South Africa’s Zulu king heads to court

Prince Simakade wants the court to overturn President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu as the rightful heir.

Nigeria Unveils 2024 Budget

Nigeria has been battling double-digit inflation since 2016, leading the central bank to raise interest rates significantly.

Zimbabwe faces teacher exodus over low pay

The primary cause of this departure is the comparatively low wages in Zimbabwe compared to other southern African nations.

Victor Osimhen set to miss almost a month with hamstring injury

“After his injury with his selection, Victor Osimhen underwent new examinations today (Monday) which revealed a medium-type lesion of the biceps femoris of the right thigh,” Napoli said in its press release.

Doping: 10 years suspension for Kenyan marathon runner Ekiru

Kenyan Titus Ekiru, winner of the Milan marathon in May 2021, received a ten-year suspension for doping and obstructing the investigation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Monday.

Niger: 6 soldiers killed in fighting near Burkina

Six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" were killed in fighting on Sunday and Monday in the Téra zone, in western Niger near Burkina Faso, the Nigerien Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Challenges and Expansion

The program championed by China's President Xi Jinping has financed construction of ports, power plants, railroads and other projects around the world