Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zambia’s Hichilema in Italy to strengthen bilateral ties

At the start of the two-day state visit on Tuesday (Nov. 21), Hichilema said that him and his counterpart "explored ways in which Italy can contribute to accelerating Zambia's development through sustainable alliances with Italian businesses."

Liberia: Boakai officially elected president, Weah’s elegance praised

Veteran Liberian politician Joseph Boakai was officially declared the winner of the presidential election on Monday against outgoing George Weah, whose elegance in accepting defeat was praised on the continent.

Germany pledges to invest in green energy projects in Africa

The German government pledged Monday to invest 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects until 2030. There was no mention of any specific projects but said the materials used in green energy should be processed in the African nat...

Burkina: fifteen civilians killed in “simultaneous attacks” this weekend

Fifteen civilians, including three army auxiliaries, were killed in "simultaneous attacks" by suspected jihadists on Saturday in eastern Burkina Faso, local and security sources told AFP on Tuesday.

Congo: 37 dead in a stampede during military recruitment

At least 37 people, almost all of them young people, lost their lives and dozens of others were injured in a deadly stampede that occurred Monday, November 20 inside the Michel-Ornano stadium in Brazzaville.

Israel recalls ambassador ahead of South African parliamentary vote to shut down Israeli embassy

Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa, Eliav Belotserkovsky, back to Jerusalem "for consultations" ahead of a parliamentary vote in the African country to decide the fate of the Israeli embassy on Tuesday.

Guinea: junta orders prosecution of ex-president Condé for “treason

Guinea's ruling junta has ordered new charges to be brought against former president Alpha Condé, whom it overthrew in a coup d'état in 2021, for alleged acts of "treason", a letter from the justice minister to the Conakry public prosecutor said on Tue...

Somalia floods: provisional death toll reaches 50

The Horn of Africa region is experiencing torrential rainfall and floods linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, claiming dozens of lives and causing large-scale displacement, including in Somalia, where the downpours have destroyed bridges and inund...

Liberia: Three persons dead after car crash into supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai

A car ploughed into a crowd of supporters of politician Joseph Boakai in Monrovia on Monday evening, killing at least two people and injuring many more, hospital, police and political sources said.

Oscar Pistorius’ new parole hearing set for Friday

After nearly a decade in prison, Oscar Pistorius who was condemned for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp will be apprised of his fate. After Friday's parole hearing, it could be decided that the former athlete shall remain in prison, be rele...