Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zimbabwe: Ruling party set for majority votes in by-election without opponents /in /by

"There is a lot of infighting within the opposition and this has given us an opportunity to contest in the by-election."Patrick Chinamasa, ZANU-PF Treasurer and Politburo Member

Africa’s response to COP28 challenges and economic dynamics /in /by

As COP28 unfolds, African economies grapple with the complexities of climate change. Nancy Githaiga, Country Director of the African Wildlife Foundation, sheds light on Africa's victories, emphasizing the groundbreaking agreement on the loss and damage...

Former Sierra Leonean president called in for questioning over Nov. 26 failed coup /in /by

Ernest Bai Koroma said that he would honour the police summons, and asked his supporters to be calm, according to a statement issued by his office Thursday (Dec. 07).

State of emergency lifted in The Seychelles – Authorities /in /by

Seychelles on Thursday (Dec. 07) lifted a state of emergency declared earlier in the day after a huge blast at an explosives depot, which injured 66 people, the president said.

DR Congo: Technical problems plague electoral process /in /by

Two weeks ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in addition to the war in the nation's east obstacles hinder the electoral process.
Voter-registration card acts as ID in the country. But since their issu...

Global African Stars dominate CAF Award’s 2023 final list /in /by

After announcing the finalists for the Best Young Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, the Confederation of African Football has finally unveiled the short-list containing the 10 players still in contention to win the 2023 African Ballon d'Or, to ...

Sierra Leone: 18 members of security forces buried /in /by

Sierra Leone on Wednesday buried 18 members of the security forces killed during what the government called a November 26 coup attempt, in a ceremony attended by President Julius Maada Bio, a journalist from Sierra Leone noted.

Zimbabwe: stampede at a Job Fair /in /by

At a government-organized job fair attended by hundreds of young Zimbabweans, some limped and others screamed in pain after being trampled or beaten by security officers on Wednesday.

UK: Immigration minister quits over Rwanda bill /in /by

Britain's ruling Conservative party was plunged into disarray on Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda.

ECOWAS court rejects Niger’s request to lift coup sanctions /in /by

The court didn't rule on the request per say. It ruled that the junta is unconstitutional and therefore lacks the authority to make such a request.
The plaintiff argued sanctions were causing severe hardship for Nigeriens, including by curtailing suppl...