Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zimbabwe faces teacher exodus over low pay

The primary cause of this departure is the comparatively low wages in Zimbabwe compared to other southern African nations.

Victor Osimhen set to miss almost a month with hamstring injury

“After his injury with his selection, Victor Osimhen underwent new examinations today (Monday) which revealed a medium-type lesion of the biceps femoris of the right thigh,” Napoli said in its press release.

Doping: 10 years suspension for Kenyan marathon runner Ekiru

Kenyan Titus Ekiru, winner of the Milan marathon in May 2021, received a ten-year suspension for doping and obstructing the investigation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Monday.

Niger: 6 soldiers killed in fighting near Burkina

Six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" were killed in fighting on Sunday and Monday in the Téra zone, in western Niger near Burkina Faso, the Nigerien Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Challenges and Expansion

The program championed by China's President Xi Jinping has financed construction of ports, power plants, railroads and other projects around the world

DRC: Matata Ponyo tried in default for embezzlement

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo decided Monday to judge "by default" the former Prime Minister and presidential candidate Augustin Matata, prosecuted for alleged embezzlement of public funds, as part of a second trial in th...

Undocumented workers in France embark on strike

In total, around 500 people, mainly from Africa, occupied 33 construction, logistics, cleaning and even distribution companies on Tuesday where they are employed, mainly in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis.

Algeria and Egypt draw 1-1 in UAE

In a hard-fought match on Monday, Egypt and Algeria drew 1-1 in the United Arab Emirates in an international friendly.

Somali TV Journalist killed in Mogadishu suicide bombing

A Somali television journalist was killed in a suicide bombing in Mogadishu on Monday evening, police said.

47 bodies recovered in Congo River disaster

The sinking of a boat called a "whaler" on Friday on the Congo River left at least 47 dead and an unknown number missing, the Minister of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday evening.