Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria: Security forces detain suspended central bank chief /in /by

Nigeria's security services have detained the country's suspended central bank chief as part of an investigation into his office, the national domestic security agency said on Saturday.

Uganda: Ban on charcoal-making disrupts lucrative but destructive business /in /by

Uganda has long struggled to protect its forests, amid a population explosion that fuels demand for plant-based energy sources perceived as cheap, especially charcoal.

Malians in the Ivory Coast mobilize to vote in new referendum /in /by

Malians residing in the Ivory Coast are mobilizing to participate in a new referendum on June 18th to adopt a new constitution in Mali.

South Africa: legal stay extended for thousands of Zimbabweans /in /by

Tens of thousands of Zimbabwean nationals working in South Africa who were facing deportation when their work permits expire at the end of June have been given a temporary reprieve after South African authorities extended the deadline on Thursday.

Egypt’s Al Ahly wins African Champions League against defending champion Wydad /in /by

Egypt's Al Ahly won the African Champions League on Sunday for a record-extending 11th continental club title as a late header by defender Mohamed Abdelmonem wrestled the crown away from defending champion Wydad at its home stadium in Morocco.

Rwanda: Kigali signs agreement to host African Medicines Agency /in /by

The Rwandan government and the African Union Commission (AUC) on Saturday concluded agreements for the establishment of the headquarters of the first ever African Medicines Agency in Kigali.

Nigerian president calls for patience admist end of fuel subsidies /in /by

Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu on Monday called on the country's citizens to show patience and accept "sacrifices" in exchange for future investment, after the abolition of fuel subsidies sent petrol, transport and food prices soaring.

Ethiopia government criticizes WFP admist USAID food aid suspension /in /by

"This suspension of food aid "punishes millions of people", government spokesman Legesse Tulu said at a press conference, calling the decision "political". "Making only the government responsible (for embezzlement) is unacceptable",

Pope Francis recovering well but to skip Sunday’s public prayer /in /by

Pope Francis, “wisely” following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing after undergoing surgery on Wednesday (June 7). He will therefore pray the noon (UTC +2) prayer in his hospital room, and faithful are encouraged to join in ...

Egypt introduces entry visa for all Sudanese as truce ends /in /by

The latest in a series of ceasefire agreements enabled civilians to stock up on essential supplies or flee. Egypt reversed Saturday (June 10) a visa exemption for children, women and people over 50. All citizens of neighbouring Sudan will nave have to ...