Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Haiti: High fuel, food prices pile new pressure on families

On April 2, Haiti’s government announced a 37% increase in the cost of diesel and a 29% increase in the cost of gasoline. With higher oil prices came a hike in the prices of essential food products

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district

Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine.

Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs

Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs

Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks

The army on Wednesday buried officers and soldiers killed in attacks killed in recent Islamist militant attacks in the north east

Beninese pan-African activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa

Seba, who is wanted by Cotonou for 'inciting rebellion', has been remanded in custody as extradition processes get underway.

Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

Kenya hikes fuel prices as supply tightens

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) blamed a surge in imported fuel costs for the hikes

Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead

Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.

Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer

Nigerian authorities have withdrawn terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his lawyer said on Wednesday