Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Denmark’s Maersk temporarily suspends bookings to Djibouti amid security concerns

This move by Maersk reflects the challenges posed by the complex geopolitical and security landscape in the region. Shipping companies often adjust their routes and operations based on security assessments to ensure the safety of their vessels, cargo, ...

Nigerian ex-president sent to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

In a bid to prevent the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia from spiralling into a full-blown war, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has deployed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for negotiation efforts.

Kenya : Court lifts orders barring Ruto’s social health insurance fund

Court Lifts Orders Barring Ruto's Social Health Insurance Fund

South Africa: Govt seeks to block auction of Nelson Mandela’s personal items in the US

Under South Africa's law, items considered to be of national heritage cannot be taken out of the country

Kenya announces an end to G2G oil supply deal

The Kenyan Government is set to exit its Government to Government (G2G) deal that it launched in April 2023.

Egypt loses Salah to injury in 2-2 Africa Cup draw with Ghana.

Egypt lost Mohamed Salah to injury before coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana in their potentially decisive Africa Cup of Nations match on Thursday.

Former Sierra Leone president seeks medical care in Nigeria amidst trial uncertainties

Mr. Bai Koroma, who led Sierra Leone for 11 years until 2018, obtained permission to leave the country as he awaits his treason trial scheduled for March. Current President Julius Maada Bio succeeded him in office.

Explosive-laden Donkey cart claims officer’s life, injures 4 in Kenya”

A donkey cart carrying a suspected improvised bomb blew up at a checkpoint on the Kenya-Somalia border Thursday, killing one Kenyan police officer and critically wounding four others, authorities said.

US secretary of state to visit Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola

Blinken's Africa trip comes as the United States is increasingly nervous about its relationships on the continent, particularly after coups last year in Niger and Gabon, and escalating unrest in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Haitian gangs rampage for 4 days, sparking fears of escalating violence

Gang members have raided a key community in Haiti’s capital that is home to numerous police officers and has been under siege for four days in an ongoing attack, with residents fearful of the violence spreading throughout Port-au-Prince.