Entries by Rédaction Africanews

13 Ghanaians successfully complete 10,000km drive from Accra to London

The expedition involved an array of vehicles, including a Mercedez Benz G-Wagon, a Toyota Landcruisers (V8), Lexus RX 350, and a Ford F150 Raptor.

Senegal expels Ousmane Sonko’s French lawyer

Branco faces terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, similar to charges against his client Sonko, who is in custody accused of plotting an insurrection - part of a long-running standoff with the authorities that he says is p

Niger coup: Anxiety, defiance as ECOWAS schedules meeting after ultimatum expires

"We are not worried because we rely on our army. The Nigerian army is not an army to be neglected. They are responsible people. We all know them about the community in the space of the Union, the African Union. We know them, they are not people to be n...

Rwanda genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga should be considered for release: UN Judges

Former tycoon Kabuga, who is 88 according to officials but claims to be 90, is accused of setting up a hate broadcaster that fuelled the 1994 slaughter of around 800,000 people.

Families of victims of 1998 attack on US embassy Nairobi renew demand for reparations

"It has not been easy but with God's grace we are here 25 years. We have not been compensated but we are seeking for compensation. Of which money cannot compensate your health, cannot compensate the injuries, but it can ease your life. That's what we a...

Tunisia: Bakers stage sit-in following government subsidy cuts

"I came here today because we have no income. 1,500 bakeries are closed and their owners are risking going to prison, as they are no longer able to pay their rents and leasing debts. 1,500 bakeries employing six to seven workers each! All of them are n...

ECOWAS leaders to meet on Niger coup on Thursday

West African bloc ECOWAS said its leaders would meet on Thursday on the crisis in Niger, whose military rulers have defied its ultimatum to cede power or face possible military action.

Congolese woman sentenced to death for murdering young girl

A Congolese woman has been sentenced to death for the murder of a girl whose mutilated body was found near a river in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, her lawyer said on Sunday.

2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria falls with honors

Nigeria’s Valiant Effort Falls Short as England Secures 4-2 Penalty Win

Ethiopia: humanitarian aid “hindered” in Amhara, denounces the WHO

“Ongoing violence” in Amhara is hampering humanitarian aid in this region of northern Ethiopia, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) deplored on Sunday, calling for peace and asking for “ access uninterrupted" to the area.