Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Diversity through dance: Tunisia hosts 5th edition of dance festival

The 5th edition of North Africa's most significant dance festival, Journées Choréographiques de Carthage (Carthage Dance Days), mesmerized audiences in the capital Tunis.

Rwandan genocide: Fulgence Kayishema to seek asylum in South Africa

Fulgence Kayishema, accused of playing a major role in the genocide in Rwanda and arrested last month near cape town after 22 years on the run, is to seek asylum in South Africa, his lawyer announced on Tuesday.

Countries bordering Sudan must “keep their borders open”, urges the UN

The countries bordering Sudan, which has been shaken by fighting for the past two months, must "keep their borders open", urged the United Nations high commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, in an interview on Tuesday.

An ideal school experience in the heart of a S.African township

Jacob Lief founded Ubuntu Pathways 24-years ago to offer children from a difficult background, an opportunity to succeed in school and in life. "The end goal, our North star, is stable health, stable income and good citizenship, says Lief. For families...

Ending Nigeria’s fuel subsidy pushes a shift to solar power

As soon as Bridget Mosanya went to get a book from her bag to study, it started to rain. The power immediately went out, as it virtually always does in Nigeria, even if it is barely drizzling.

Dutch, Danish leaders in joint visit to South Africa

The visit is aimed at solidifying the three countries’ relationship in the areas of green hydrogen, renewable energy and a just energy transition, South Africa's public broadcaster SABC reported

Nigeria: President Tinubu reorganizes security apparatus

Le président nigérian Bola Tinubu a nommé lundi soir de nouveaux chefs de l'armée et de la sécurité trois semaines après son investiture à la tête du pays le plus peuple d’Afrique en proie à de graves violences.

Idris Elba calls for peaceful election in Sierra Leone

British A-list actor Idris Elba, who also has Sierra Leonese citizenship and heritage, has called for a peaceful general election in Sierra Leone, which will take place on Saturday.

5 things to know about Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, which is to elect its president on Saturday, is associated with white sandy beaches and lush tropical forests, but also with the history of slavery and a bloody civil war.