Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Agriculture can play a central role in climate action- UN’s FAO

“Farms don't just have to be producers of food. They can be generators of renewable energy. Energy can then be used on the farm for the greenhouses, for pumping water, for irrigation, or energy that can be shared into the grid, or better using agricult...

Nigeria: mass kidnappings returns to Abuja

Kidnappings and killings have returned to Nigeria’s federal capital, Abuja, after over 10 months of silence from the bandits.

Shell will sell big piece of its Nigeria oil business, but activists want pollution cleaned up first

Shell will sell big piece of its Nigeria oil business, but activists want pollution cleaned up first

3 killed and 77 injured in a massive blast in southern Nigeria

Residents in the southwestern state of Oyo's densely populated Ibadan city heard a loud blast at about 7:45 p.m., causing panic as many fled their homes.

AFCON 2023: Mali beats South Africa 2-0, Namibia makes history

South Africa's Bafana Bafana lost their AFCON opener to Mali's eagles 2-0 on Tuesday (Jan. 16). In the same group Namibia made history. The Brave warrios caused one of the major upsets of the tournament so far, beating 2004 champions Tunisia, 1-0.

“Pockets of famine” already in Gaza, says UN

UN aid agencies have warned that "pockets of famine" already exist in Gaza, where thousands of people have been displaced by Israeli bombardments and left with little to no access to food.

Comoros’ Assoumani reelected president with 62.7% of votes

Comoros Incumbent President Azali Assoumani was declared the winner of the January 14 election that the opposition called an "electoral fraud". Voter turnout stood officially at 16.3%.

UK PM Sunak dealt a blow by Conservative rebellion over his Rwanda asylum plan

Two deputy chairmen of the ruling Conservative Party announced they would back amendments seeking to close down asylum-seekers’ avenues of appeal against deportation to Rwanda.

Morocco’s art of metal engraving granted Intangible Heritage status by UNESCO

On December, 25, 2023 UNESCO bestowed the coveted status of Intangible Heritage on the ancient techniques of metal engraving using gold, silver and copper