Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt: Vote in presidential election enters final day

Voters in the upscale Cairo district of Zamalek voice concerns over the fallout of the war in Gaza and demand solutions to soaring prices as Egypt grapples with the most severe financial crisis in its recent history. "Living conditions are tough, and t...

Guinea: A Crackdown on private media outlets?

Four popular Guinean media outlets have had their channels removed from the package of cable network Canal +.
In Conakry, at the headquarters of private Djoma Media, the president of the MODEL party condemned Monday (Dec. 11) the move instructed by the...

WHO reports anthrax outbreaks in 5 East and Southern African countries, resulting in 20 deaths

A total of 1,166 suspected cases had been reported in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

South Africa’s Afro-pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36

Zahara, acclaimed for her 2011 album "Loliwe," which resonated across Africa, had been hospitalized due to liver complications.

At least 100 elephants dead from drought in Zimbabwe

At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe's biggest national park as water holes have dried up, an international animal welfare group said Monday.

South African court invalidates decision by gov’t to recognize Zulu king

A South African court Monday ruled that the government's recognition of the King of the Zulu nation last year was unlawful, potentially setting off a new succession battle

Nigerian football stars shine at CAF 2023 Awards

Monday night (Dec. 11) saw a double success for Nigeria at the Confederation of African Football awards. Victor O'simhen and Azisat Oshola won awards.

As DR Congo gears up for elections, displaced persons in conflict-torn east feel abandoned

The displacement camps near the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo stand as a testament to the government's struggle to solve insecurity, a key issue ahead of elections later this month.

South Africa miners resurface after underground dispute

After four days, 400 miners underground at the Gold One mine in Springs, east of Johanneburg, resurfaced on Monday. They failed to come back up on 7 December, amid tensions between unions and the mine owners