Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria faces deadly heatwave as fuel costs skyrocket

A scorching heatwave is hitting Lagos, made worse by high fuel prices and widespread generator use, leaving millions struggling to stay cool amid health and power challenges.

No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south

sraeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

Floods kill dozens as heavy rains hit Angola

Torrential rains have killed around 40 people in Angola, with several others still missing, authorities say.

Rwanda fights farmland loss with satellites

The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa’s most densely populated nation

The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

South Africa accepts US envoy’s credentials amid strained relations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb.

DR Congo: Uncertainty over the release of FARDC soldiers by M23

In March, AFC/M23 announced the liberation of 5,000 soldiers from the armed forces of the DRC but their transfer to Kinshasa has yet to happen.

Reform UK to block visas for Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica over slavery reparations

A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.

Reform UK proposes visa ban over slavery reparations

A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.