Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Africa’s president raises food security concerns in Russia-Africa summit

Speaking on the second day of the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg, South Africa's president appealed for peace in Ukraine and raised his concerns about food security in Africa

Niger’s new military leader meets government officials

Niger's new military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has met with government officials following Wednesday's coup.

The Bamboo bikes from Ghana to the world

Witness how this innovative initiative is not only providing sustainable transportation but also contributing to the development of rural communities.

The Bamboo bikes from Ghana to the world

Witness how this innovative initiative is not only providing sustainable transportation but also contributing to the development of rural communities.

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko arrested

In a message posted on Twitter, which is being rebranded as X, Juan Branco, the French lawyer representing Sonko, said the politician had been locked up in a courthouse basement

Kenyan President William Ruto condemns Niger coup

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday condemned the coup in Niger, calling the army takeover of the unstable jihadist-hit nation "a serious setback" for Africa.

Central African Republic gears up for Sunday referendum

Voters in the flashpoint Central African Republic will cast their ballot Sunday on a controversial plan to change the constitution, opening the door to a third term by President Faustin Archange Touadera

Savannah Leaf’s film ‘Earth Mama’ looks into Black women and motherhood

"Black women are kind of like the center of our universe. And so it all started with that and thinking about what kind of power that gives you. And so I think that a lot of the imagery has to do with umbilical cords, this connection to your mother, but...

Creating Sitopia: a city built around food

In modern cities, we rarely know the full story of what ends up on our plates: where food comes from, how it is produced, and how it affects our environment. In this episode, we’re meeting two women who are working to enhance food security by bringing ...

Niger coup leader calls for ‘calm, vigilance and patriotism’ in address to nation

"..To the international community, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country reaffirms its willingness to respect all international engagements to which the Republic of Niger subscribes, including to human rights." General Omar (Abdourah...