Entries by Rédaction Africanews

At least 5,000 dead, thousands more missing after Libya storm

Emergency workers have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the wreckage and it's feared the toll could spiral with 10,000 people reported still missing. The death toll in Derna alone is thought to exceed 5,300

‘A city of innovators’: Fashion exhibition showcases London’s ‘rebel’ designers

A new exhibition at London's Design Museum shines a spotlight on the young fashion designers who have made their name in the city. 'REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion' presents nearly 100 daring looks from alumni of the 'NEWGEN' initiative, run by the B...

Ethiopians mark Coptic new year amid persistent inflation

The streets are adorned with colourful stalls that offer a fleeting glimpse of the holiday spirit.
Yet, beneath the festive facade, the prices of essential groceries such as onions, chickens, and spices reflect a harsh reality.

Expert says earthquake is a turning point for Morocco’s regional aspirations

The former president of Action Against Hunger says she believes Morocco's reluctance to accept help from France in the wake of the earthquake is a turning point in its international relations.

EU Commission defends its migration partnership with Tunisia

The European Commission defended on Tuesday in the face of criticism from MEPs the migration partnership signed in July with Tunisia, saying that cooperation with this country had led to an increase this year in boat interceptions and rescues.

Libya Floods: ‘the damage is huge, hard to describe’ says Khalifa Haftar

The search is still ongoing for the missing people that were swept away by strong floods which caused the collapse of a number of dams and buildings and damaged private and public establishments. The number of affected people is very big, the damage is...

Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate

On Monday, the government newspaper Akhbar al-Youm published the new decree on school uniforms, which bans primary and secondary school pupils from "covering their faces".

Mali: armed groups from the north claim the capture of Bourem

Armed groups from northern Mali claimed in a statement on Tuesday the capture of the key town of Bourem, between Gao and Timbuktu, at the cost of fighting with the Malian army.

Small island nations seek help on climate change from UN maritime court

Small island nations hope the UN maritime court will label greenhouse gas emissions absorbed by the oceans as pollution.