Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria: Court grants bail to former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele

The embattled Emefiele was granted bail on condition that he surrenders his passport and his lawyers produce him in court on 15 November. He was not asked to put up any money as a condition for bail.

Italy’s new migration deal with Albania draws mixed views

Albania agreed to give temporary shelter to some of the thousands of migrants who reach Italian shores illegaly while their asylum bids are being processed by Italy.
The question of who will handle the deportation of rejected applicants remains unclear.

Madagascar: Head of parliament lower house calls for suspension of Nov. 16 presidential election

Christine Razanamahasoa, who leads a mediation group to find a way out of a political crisis that has raged for weeks, said Thursday (Nov. 09) the current situation in the country did not allow for a free and credible vote to be held in a few days.

Burundi prosecutors call for life imprisonment for former prime minister

Former Burundi prime minister, Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, is facing several charges, including threatening the life of the president.

Kenyan president defends his government’s tough economic measures

Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended his government's tough economic measures, despite widespread anger among Kenyans, saying they were necessary to get the country back on track.

‘Daesh broke us’: Displaced Malians find refuge in Kidal after fleeing jihadist attacks

As the displaced individuals grapple with the consequences of Daesh's violence, their stories highlight the resilience and determination of communities striving to rebuild their lives in the face of adversity.

Somalia Faces Devastating Floods

In Somalia, which has already experienced the worst drought in 40 years since 2020, the floods are predominantly impacting the south-west of the country.

Thembi Banks talks ‘Young. Wild. Free.,’ the film maker’s directorial debut

"I want young, Brown and Black kids to see themselves, you know, whether they're in Los Angeles or Harlem or Chicago or D.C.,..., I want them to be able to see the fun and freeness they can have, you know, as they explore and find out who they are and ...

“The Marvels” hits the big screen to mixed reviews

Brie Larsen is back to save the universe, reprising her role as Captain Marvel in this sequel to the 2019 film of the same name.