Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: at least two dead in latest protests

At least two people have died during protests in Kenya on Wednesday, the latest in a series of protests against recent tax hikes and the rising cost of living.

Zambian women’s captain refuses to comment on coach’s sexual misconduct allegations

"I am not in the position of answering that because I am just a player. My job is to be on the pitch and no concern of outside." Barbra Banda (on coach Bruce Mwape's allegation of sexual misconduct)

Iran Africa tour: Kenya and Iran strengthen bilateral ties

Kenya's president William Ruto and Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi have signed a number of trade agreements during a visit by Iran to the East African country on Wednesday.

Senegalese opposition figure charged with insulting President Sall

Birame Souleye Diop, an opponent of Senegalese President Macky Sall, was charged on Tuesday with offending the head of state, his lawyer announced.

6 killed and 4 wounded in a mass shooting in South Africa. Police search for gunmen

A mass shooting in South Africa left six people dead and four wounded when three men entered the yard of a home and opened fire, police said Wednesday.

Police fire tear gas at banned demonstrators in Kenya

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Wednesday at demonstrators who had defied a ban on opposition rallies to protest against rising prices and new government taxes.

Jamaica’s women’s football team arrives in Australia

Jamaica's women's football team arrives in Australia and is received with a welcome to the country ceremony

Three people killed in a helicopter crash in southeastern Congo

The helicopter, owned by a mining corporation, crashed at noon on Monday as it was traveling from one mine to another.

Iran’s president arrives in Nairobi for three-day Africa tour

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday for the start of a three-day Africa tour.

Angola and DRC announce joint project to rehabilitate railway line

Angola and DRC announce joint project to rehabilitate railway line linking DRC mineral-producing regions to the Atlantic Ocean