Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenyan Police involved in the killing of 12 people- Amnesty, HRW

Kenyan police were involved in the killing of 12 people, including two children, during violent opposition demonstrations in March, two rights groups said on Wednesday, denouncing a lack of accountability.

African Union’s Security Council meets to discuss Sudan

African Union's Security Council meets to discuss Sudan as a Sudanese diplomatic announces suspension of talks with paramilitary group, RSF

South Africa: Putin’s shadow hangs over the BRICS Summit

The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers are due to meet their counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc in Cape Town on Thursday, ahead of a larger summit of leaders of developing countries in South Africa in August, which Russian President Vladimir ...

Sudan: Army chief Burhan filmed with troops

Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire after pressure from mediators

Burkina PM vows no deal with jihadists, hints at election delay

Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with jihadist insurgents who control swathes of the country, while suggesting that security risks could delay the country's return to civilian rule.

Burkina Faso: nearly 40 dead in 2 jihadist attacks

About 40 people, including army auxiliaries, were killed last weekend in western Burkina Faso, during two attacks by suspected jihadists, security and local sources told AFP on Tuesday.

Ancient medicines and apothecary artefacts on display at Vatican museum

Used by nuns at a historic Rome pharmacy, these artefacts are now being showcased in two rooms: the “Spezieria di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere” (Apothecary shop of St. Cecilia in Trastevere) and the “Sala Delle Ceramiche” (Ceramics Hall).

Many countries facing food security issues are also big tobacco growing economies – WHO warns

Since 2005, there has been a nearly 20% increase in tobacco farming land across Africa, according to World Health Organization. World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31st, 2023. The theme this year is: "Grow Food, Not Tobacco."

DRC accuses Rwanda and M23 of planning attack on Goma

The Congolese army spokesman, General Sylvain Ekenge, affirms that movements of the Rwandan army and the M23 rebellion are underway in the province of North Kivu with a view, according to him, "to attack the city of Goma".

Adulterated alcohol kills seven people in Morocco

Seven people have died after consuming adulterated alcohol in Meknes, central Morocco, Moroccan news agency MAP reported on Tuesday, adding that police have arrested two suspects.