Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Combatting biopiracy: Ethiopian entrepreneur revives teff farming for ancestral heritage

Teff is the star ingredient of Ethiopian cuisine, yet this grain is also a victim of biopiracy- the unethical exploitation of indigenous knowledge and biological resources. In this episode, we meet Yonas Alemu, a man who is committed to inverting this ...

Catholic Church: women hope for change ahead of Synod opening

Catholic women are hoping for change in the Church as the Synod of Bishops prepares to open on October 4 at the Vatican.

Rwandan diplomat criticizes UK’s migration policy while covertly filmed

In another segment of the Led By Donkeys' investigation which was conducted by journalist Antony Barnett, Johnston Busingye says it is “immoral” for Britain to claim to be a compassionate country given its past in places including "Africa", "India" and...

Combatting biopiracy: Ethiopian entrepreneur revives teff farming for ancestral heritage

Teff is the star ingredient of Ethiopian cuisine, yet this grain is also a victim of biopiracy- the unethical exploitation of indigenous knowledge and biological resources. In this episode, we meet Yonas Alemu, a man who is committed to inverting this ...

New Gabon president Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema visits Congo

Gabon's transitional president, received a show of support from neighbouring Republic of Congo on Sunday (Oct. 1) after holding talks with President Denis Sassou Nguesso in central Congo
The visit aimed to improve relations and ease Gabon's isolation.

Gabon’s transitional leader, The Congo president hold talks

Gabon's transitional president, received a show of support from neighbouring Republic of Congo on Sunday (Oct. 1) after holding talks with President Denis Sassou Nguesso in central Congo
The visit aimed to improve relations and ease Gabon's isolation.

Libya’s eastern authorities postpone planned Derna reconstruction conference

Libya's eastern authority postpones a reconstruction conference for the flood-hit city of Derna to give more time for the submission of effective studies and projects.

Eswatini human rights lawyers says he lives in fear

Eswatini human rights lawyer, Sibusiso Nhlabatsi, says he lives in fear following the January murder of his colleague and mentor, Thulani Maseko.

Thousands celebrate departure of French ambassador from Niger

Thousands of people in Niger have celebrated the departure of the French ambassador, but say it is only the beginning.