Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: uproar after president brands courts “corrupt” /in /by

Kenya's president William Ruto has come under heavy criticism following comments he made on the country's judiciary.

Nigeria to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown /in /by

Nigeria has announced an expansion of its suspension of degrees accreditation, encompassing additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda.

Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist stabbed in ‘hate crime’ /in /by

Prominent LGBTQ rights activist Steven Kabuye was attacked and severely injured by unknown assailants in Uganda while heading to work on Wednesday morning, according to his organization.

Security Council urges de-escalation in Red Sea /in /by

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss heightened tensions in the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Former Sierra Leone president charged with treason amid post-election tensions /in /by

Twelve others, including a member of Koroma's security detail, were also charged with treason in connection with the coup attempt.

USA: Nadia Mohamed, first Somali woman elected mayor in Minnesota /in /by

Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor of St. Louis Park, making her the city's first Black mayor in 170 years, the first Somali American mayor in Minnesota, and the second known Somali mayor in U.S. history.

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius set for parole /in /by

Another part of his parole conditions will see him attend a program to deal with anger issues and another program on violence against women.

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius set for parole /in /by

Another part of his parole conditions will see him attend a program to deal with anger issues and another program on violence against women.