Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Benin: release of Nigerian Yoruba separatist Sunday Igboho

Nigerian Yoruba separatist Sunday Igboho has been released in Benin where he was arrested after fleeing Nigerian police two years ago, and has left this country, one of his lawyers said on Monday.

Uganda’s anti-gay law jeopardises progress in the fight against AIDS

"People need to trust their health workers, health workers need to trust their patients, but in the current circumstances, this has created a situation where everyone is afraid of each other," says Brian, the clinic's founder.

Migrants rescued off the coast of Libya Friday share their ordeal

“We do a scan, medical scan and this is our priority to see the basic needs of course, and to make people more comfortable. Plus we start making the trust line with the people, listening to their stories. We try to start with documentation of any kind ...

Liberia: Cost of living and development, big election issues amid voter fatigue

19 candidates are vying to replace President George Weah, who is seeking a second 6-year term. Voters will also vote on Tuesday (Oct. 08) to elect 73 deputies and 15 senators out of the country's 30 at the end of their term of office.

Tanzanian students missing in Israel following Hamas attack

Ambassador Kallua expressed deep concern over the safety of two Tanzanian students believed to be in the affected area of south Israel. He disclosed, "We have learned that there are two students unaccounted for in the southern region of Israel, where t...

Sudan: three civilians killed in hospital bombardment

Omdourman is the scene of violent fighting between the regular army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, who have been at war since 15 April.

Ethiopia: Oromos celebrate their formerly oppressed traditions

"The past generation has paid a sacrifice so that our generation can come here and celebrate it. Our generation has to show that Irreecha is the holiday of peace and love. The Oromo people embraced many other nations and nationalities in its territory ...

UK Supreme Court battle over Rwanda deportation policy begins

he British government has made the fight against illegal immigration a priority and has promised to stop migrant boats crossing the English Channel.

Two Israeli tourists, one Egyptian killed in Alexandria shooting

On Saturday, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned of a "vicious cycle of tensions threatening regional stability and security"

Cameroon: At least 13 dead in landslide after torrential rain

In the night of Sunday to Monday, torrential rain caused a lake to overflow triggering a landslide in the Mbankolo district of Yaoundé. The waters destroyed around 30 houses in its path. Search are rescue operations were ongoing this morning.