Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Biden to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Friday that the visit set for May 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and "celebrate a partnership that is delivering for the people" of both countries while affi...

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos visits Burkina Faso

Regarded as the most offensive left-back in the history of football, the former Real Madrid star took played a gala match alongside Miguel Palacios, Paul Philips and many other former players

First Pan-African Disney+ Series, ‘Iwájú’ to be premiered

The six-episode limited series introduces Tola and Kole navigating a divided society under gang leader Bode’s rule.

Islamic State group poses rising threat in Africa despite progress, UN experts say

The Islamic State extremist group poses a rising threat amid political instability in West Africa and the Sahel and remains intent on carrying out attacks abroad, the U.N. counter-terrorism chief said Thursday.

Dakar residents react to ruling overturning presidential poll delay

On late Thursday (Feb. 15), the Constitutional Council urged authorities to hold "the presidential election in the shortest possible time", acknowledging the initial date of February 25th couldn't be kept. In the streets of Dakar, many welcomed the move.

After record year, Tunisia reports migrant deaths from shipwreck near Libyan waters

Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people who died after their boat sank on Thursday, marking the latest disaster for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe.

Algeria’s black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes

In a square near the center of Algiers, currency traders carry wads of euros, pounds, and dollars, hoping to exchange them to those worried about the plummeting value of the Algerian dinar.

Ramaphosa says he will sign the National Health Insurance bill into law

Lawmakers pass the controversial bill last year, but several groups have threatened to take government to court if it is signed into law.

US to build 5 new military bases for Somali army, which faces a rebellion by an extremist group

The U.S. will build up to five military bases for the Somali army in a project that seeks to bolster the Somalian national army's capabilities amid ongoing threats from an extremist group.

Mbadde informs PSG he will leave in summer 2024

Mbappe — widely considered to be one of the best players in the world — will be a free agent at the end of the season after seven years with PSG