Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cameroon: Cost of petroleum products to rise as President anticipates reduction of subsidy

Paul Biya said on Sunday (Dec. 31) that despite a cut in the subsidy in 2023, it remained a heavy burden on public coffers.

Is Uganda’s traditional tonto beverage in danger?

Tonto, a popular Ugandan fermented beverage made from bananas could be in danger. A bill seeking to regulate the production and sale of alcohol would criminalize the activities of home brewers of tonto, along with other traditional brews. The drink als...

Major earthquake hits Japan

A formidable earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least one life, widespread building destruction, power outages in tens of thousands of households, and compelling residents in coastal regions to seek refuge on higher ...

New restrictions on international students bringing family to UK come into force

The United Kingdom government's recent implementation of rules restricting international students from bringing their families to the country has stirred controversy, exacerbating internal divisions within the ruling party led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM

The "Les Transformateurs" party leader has yet to react to his nomination.
The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabo's government resigned on Dec. 30.
One day prior, on Dec. 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Con...

Worshippers honour Afro-Brazilian sea goddess in customary New Year tribute

Dressed predominantly in white, several worshipers sent their offerings into the sea. Devotees of the sea deity Yemanjá assembled at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, on Friday to pay homage to the revered Queen of the Sea.

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women’s world 5km record in Barcelona

The 23-year-old sensation crossed the finish line in an impressive 14 minutes and 13 seconds, surpassing Ethiopian Senbere Teferi's women-only record by a remarkable 16 seconds.

Climate change fuels Malaria crisis in Kenya

The World Health Organization's 2023 malaria report highlights a concerning trend, with an estimated 249 million malaria cases worldwide in 2022 – 16 million more cases than the pre-pandemic level in 2019

Ghana’s Chef Faila Abdul Razak begins GWR cook-a-thon attempt

The event commenced precisely at midnight on January 1st and has Chef Faila fervently dedicated to an uninterrupted culinary marathon lasting an impressive five days.

New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

New Year's Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York's Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world's ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe.