Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Suspects in murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat appear in court

The police also say they arrested the two in possession of the alleged murder weapon and which they say they need time to undertake forensic analysis. The two were arrested with the aid of a CCTV footage.

French embassy in Niger officially closed until further notice

Consular activities which were managed by the embassy will now be handed over to consulates in West Africa. According to the statement issued Tuesday (Jan. 2nd) by the French Foreign Affairs ministry, the activities of the Niger embassy will now be con...

Niger’s Prime Minister initiates regional talks as prelude to inclusive national dialogue

In a significant move, Niger's Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, commenced regional consultations on Monday in Agadez, Northern Algeria.

Israel responds to South Africa’s genocide accusations

Israel on Tuesday said it would defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa last week.

Power cuts return in South Africa

The blackouts, commonly referred to as load-shedding, are a critical measure aimed at preventing a complete collapse of the strained electricity grid.

Lebanese flatbread enters U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage

Manousheh is often eaten over breakfast is among the latest additions to the U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Some African practises include midwifery in Nigeria and Togo and Mahadra, a community system for transmission of traditional knowl...

Chad: Succes Masra’s new government, a blend of continuity and change

Following the recent appointment of ex-opposition leader Succès Masra to the prime ministerial position, 24 hours prior, in Chad, the unveiling of the new government on Tuesday brought attention to both familiar faces and subtle shifts in key areas.

Morocco: 363 kg of cocaine from sub-Saharan Africa seized

A joint security operation between elements of the Sûreté Nationale and Customs at the El Guergarat border post, south of the town of Dakhla, resulted in the seizure of 362 kg and 950 grams of cocaine destined for Morocco from abroad.

Thomas Partey not included in Ghana’s AFCON squad

Despite being initially included in Chris Hughton’s 55-player long list, the Arsenal midfielder, a regular for his nation over the past six years, has not sufficiently progressed in rehabilitating a longstanding thigh injury to participate in the tourn...