Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Solar powered cold storage helps farmers reduce costly waste /in /by

Kenya is one of the leading countries in Africa when it comes to renewable energy, especially solar power. The country is located near the equator, with an average of five to seven hours of sunlight per day.

Devastating storm sweeps eastern Libya leaving many dead and missing /in /by

At least 27 people were reported dead Monday (Sep. 11) in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods.
The storm is expected to arrive in parts of west Egypt on Monday, and the country’s meteorological authorities warne...

Earthquake in Morocco: Moroccan comedian Jamel Debouzze donates blood /in /by

French Moroccan comedian Jamel Debouzze joined the blood drive in Marrakesh amid the devastating earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountains Friday night killing over 2000 people according to the latest official figures.

Reactions, aid pour in for Morocco as earthquake’s death toll reaches 2500 /in /by

"We are praying that all injured people are healthy soon. The entire world is with Morocco in this tough time and we are ready to give them all possible assistance." Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister

Earthquake in Morocco: many houses were not insured /in /by

The gap between the damage caused by the deadly earthquake in Morocco and the property actually insured risks being considerable, with many houses not being covered, reinsurer Scor ruled on Sunday.

Earthquake in Morocco: residents, foreigners donate blood for victims /in /by

Over 6,000 people united in solidarity, on Sunday, at the regional blood transfusion center of Marrakech, following the devastating earthquake in Morocco, according to local media.

Absence of foreign forces making Mali more vulnerable – Analyst /in /by

Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army camp on Friday, a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the military said

Earthquake in Morocco: France tries to hide diplomatic tensions /in /by

The head of French diplomacy sought Monday to nip in the bud the controversy over the reasons why Morocco, currently at odds with Paris, did not take up France's aid offer after the devastating earthquake occurred this weekend.

Nigerians react to election tribunal ruling /in /by

The judgement has elicited reactions among Nigerians especially youths who came out to vote for the first in last February's election.

Airstrikes kill over 40 in Khartoum’s market as fighting intensifies /in /by

Over 50 others were wounded in the attack in Khartoum’s Mayo neighbourhood, where paramilitary forces battling the military were heavily deployed, the Sudan Doctors' Union said in a statement on Sep. 10.