Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls

More than 2,300 people were killed, injured, or kidnapped in Haiti from October to December last year, a nearly 10% increase compared with the previous quarter, according to a new U.N. report released Thursday.

Inmates register to vote in South Africa’s upcoming elections

This follows a successful drive by the country's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) this week to register eligible inmates on the voters roll, which has for the first time surpassed the 27 million registered voters mark.

Morocco arrests 30 people suspected of trafficking newborns, report says

Moroccan authorities arrested 30 people this week in the city of Fes on multiple charges as part of a wide-ranging case involving blackmail, threats, and trafficking of newborn babies.

Gas explosions in Kenyan capital kill at least 2, injure 200

The deaths of an adult and a minor were confirmed as of 4:30 a.m. and the toll may rise as the day breaks, said Wesley Kimeto, police chief for the Embakasi neighbourhood where the explosions occurred.

CAF launches ‘Kick & Learn’ Project: Prioritizing education for future African football stars

The primary objective of "Kick & Learn" is to safeguard the well-rounded development of aspiring football professionals. CAF recognizes the challenges that footballers face at the twilight of their careers

Burkina Faso defends ECOWAS exit

Premier ministre Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla condems ECOWAS sanctions against his country, Mali and Niger and also accused the bloc of failure to assist its member states.

US sanctions Sudanese companies for funding conflict

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on three Sudanese companies allegedly financing the devastating war plaguing the nation.

Capacity gaps slow competitiveness of South Africa’s ports [Business Africa]

South African container ports rank among the most inefficient according to the World Bank, owing to infrastructure gaps. Durban, South Africa's main container port has particularly struggled to handle traffic diverted from the Red Sea, with ships havin...

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its Central Bank

Cash-strapped Tunisia wants to take the unprecedented step of borrowing billions from its central bank to plug budget deficits and heal its economic crisis, a move that experts say could cause inflation and undermine confidence in institutions.

Israeli protesters rally to block passage of Gaza bound humanitarian aid

Dozens of people sat-in at the Ashdod port entrance, scrutinizing the trucks' cargo destinations. While it remains unclear if the protests blocked aid trucks, the United Nations has urged Israel to permit aid deliveries through the port.