Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Benin feels the pinch as Nigeria ends fuel subsidies /in /by

For decades, Nigeria's fuel has been transported illegally by road to its neighbours. The scale of the trafficking is such that the price of taxi fares has almost doubled in Cotonou.

UN: The world must prevent another “humanitarian disaster” in Darfur /in /by

Darfur, where the population is living through a "nightmare" after weeks of war in Sudan, is heading towards a new "humanitarian disaster" that the world must prevent, the UN's head of humanitarian affairs, Martin Griffiths, pleaded on Thursday.

9 alleged Egyptian smugglers arrested after deadly sinking of migrant boat /in /by

As the search for possible survivors continued Thursday, nine Egyptian men suspected of being smugglers were arrested in Greece, following the sinking of a boat carrying migrants off the Greek coast, which could have claimed hundreds of lives.

African leaders on peace mission arrive in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital /in /by

On Friday South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was met by a Ukrainian special envoy and South Africa’s ambassador at Nemishaeve Railway Station in Kyiv. South Africa has been under intense scrutiny due to the country’s neutral stance on the conflict...

Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales /in /by

The Zimbabwean government announced Wednesday that the country, Africa's top producer and among the top 10 in the world, has so far sold 261 million kilograms of tobacco since the selling season opened in March, more than the previous record of 259 mil...

Mbappe to stay at PSG “for now” /in /by

French striker and captain of the national team, Kylian Mbappe is to stay at PSG for the time being; Mbappe announced that he would not be extending his contract with the club beyond 2024

Russia, Algeria tighten ‘strategic’ ties /in /by

Amid ruptured ties with the West, Putin is seeking to bolster relationships with countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

East African Force stalls in eastern DRC /in /by

Despite claims of progress, residents in eastern DRC claim that the EAC force is yet to expel the rbels, namely the M23 movement that captured large areas in North Kivu province

Tigray aid embezzlement: authorities identify 186 suspects /in /by

Investigations ordered by the interim regional authorities in Tigray into the diversion of food aid in this region of Ethiopia have identified 186 suspects, members of government and humanitarian bodies, according to the head of the commission of enquiry.

Zimbabwe: government increases fees to run for political offices /in /by

The fees to be paid by future presidential candidates moves from 1,000 to 20,000 US dollars, a decision deemed discriminatory by the opposition on Thursday.