Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Many South African children still have to walk long distances to school

Despite government policy requiring transport to be provided for children having to travel more than 3kms to school, many still have to walk.

Paris Peace Forum offers platform to discuss artificial intelligence

The crucial role played by artificial intelligence in development was one of the topics discussed at the Paris Peace Forum.

Thousands march in Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands of people, led by clergy of different faiths, marched through the streets of Cape Town on Saturday in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

Police disperse opposition demonstrators in Madagascar

Opposition demonstrators faced off against police in Antananarivo on Saturday, just a few days ahead of the first round of presidential elections.

Ghanaian strike Raphael Dwamena dies during game in Albania

Former Ghana striker, Raphael Dwamena, has died after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

Activists call for reduction in plastic production ahead of Nairobi talks

Environmental activists took to the street of the Kenyan capital over the weekend ahead of a meeting in the city to continue negotiations on a global plastics treaty.

AfDB lifts financial sanctions off Gabon after Bongo removed in coup

Gabon says the African Development Bank has lifted financial sanctions on it after President Ali Bongo was removed from power in a coup in August.

New alliances shape up politics in Liberia ahead of Tuesday runoff

Weah beat Bokai by just 7,126 after almost two million Liberians who voted in the first round in October.

Saudi Arabia hosts a regional summit to discuss the Israel-Hamas war

In his opening remarks at the summit in Riyadh on Saturday, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman called for an end to the war.