Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Moroccan women reclaim the century-old art of the Gnaoua /in /by

In Morocco, young women are reclaiming the centuries old art of Gnaoua by bringing a new and inclusive energy to the spiritual musical repertoire that gained worldwide popularity after it was listed by UNESCO as intangible culture heritage in 2019.

Mali’s junta partially reshuffles government after draft constitution vote /in /by

Mali's junta carried out a partial reshuffle of the government on Saturday, a day after announcing the end of the UN peace mission in the country and eight days after a referendum in favour of the draft new Constitution.

Rwanda’s Paul Rusesabagina denounces “authoritarian” regime in Kigali /in /by

The most vocal opponent of Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame, spoke publicly for the first time since his release from prison last March

Ghana power producers call off shutdown after interim deal reached /in /by

Ghana's independent power producers (IPPs) have received an interim payment offer and a promise the government would work towards a permanent resolution of the debt issue

Sea lion hunting season opens in Namibia /in /by

During the hunting season, an estimated 86,000 fur seals will be slaughtered for their prized fur

Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian changing young lives across Africa with chess (Inspire Africa) /in /by

Interview with Nigeria's award winning chess master Tunde Onakoya

Botswana signs new diamond sales deal with De Beers /in /by

Under the new deal announced on Friday, Botswana gets a bigger share of rough stones from their joint venture, Debswana

Road accident in Kenya kills at least 51 /in /by

A truck lost control and ploughed through other vehicles and people in Kenya on Friday evening killing at least 51

UN Security Council ends Mali peacekeeping mission /in /by

The UN Security Council votes unanimously to end a decade-old peacekeeping mission to Mali, whose military rulers urged the troops' removal

France must address ‘deep’ police racism: UN /in /by

UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani urges France to "seriously address the deep issues of racism and racial discrimination in law enforcement", following the death of teenager Nahel, of North African origin, on June 27, leading to violent pr...