Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt tourist arrivals surge as industry shakes off pandemic fall

Egypt has welcomed seven million tourists in the first half of this year, putting the country on track for its projected 15 million visitors in 2023

Kenyans debate over TikTok ban petition

Mr. Ndolo implored Members of Parliament to consider outlawing TikTok, asserting that the platform poses a challenge to the fundamental cultural and religious values of Kenya.

There will be no further increase in petrol price – Tinubu

These reassurances come in response to warnings from certain oil marketers predicting a third increase in petrol prices since the president's assumption of office in late May. These projections stem from Nigeria's ongoing foreign exchange challenges.

Kenya’s public debt rises by a record $10.8 billion

Total public debt rose by a record 1.56 trillion shillings ($10.8 billion) in the financial year ended June 30 to 10.1 trillion shillings ($70.75 billion), breaching a debt ceiling of 10 trillion shillings, according to the data released Tuesday.

Morocco: Women perform the equestrian art of ‘Tbourida’

Moroccan horsewomen perform the Moroccan equestrian art of 'Tbourida', also known as 'fantasia', during a competition in Rabat

S. African mother found guilty of murdering three daughters in New Zealand

Lauren Dickason, 42, had earlier admitted killing her 2-year-old twin daughters Maya and Karla, and their 6-year-old sister Lianè, at their home in the town of Timaru nearly two years ago.

Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Google intends to train 20,000 Nigerian youth, mostly women in digital skills and provide a grant of 1.2 billion naira ($1.6 million) to help the government's create one million digital jobs in the country, its Africa executives announced on Tuesday.

Cape Verde: nearly 40 migrants rescued at sea, several missing

Cape Verde: nearly 40 migrants rescued at sea, several missing

NGO: delivering aid into war-stricken Darfur is doable but difficult

David Mcdonald, the regional director of CARE International, explained that his organization is only able to provide aid to the area because of the ties they have with local communities.

Tunisia: Hundreds take part in interfaith procession

"Let's not forget that 100 years ago, when the Virgin Mary made the journey from Trapani (Sicily) to La Goulette, she was well-received and respected," he told the procession.