Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sonko trial: school suspended in southern Senegal

The Senegalese authorities have decided to suspend school for almost a week in the region of Ziguinchor (south), the scene of clashes around the rape trial of opponent Ousmane Sonko.

Uganda’s FM urges Moscow to consider plight of African nations over Ukraine grain deal

"Quite a number of African countries, particularly in the northern part, depend on grain, particularly for wheat and bread. We understand their plight. But we think whatever should be done, should be done in the interests of those in need and not to us...

South Africa: load shedding will intensify in winter

"It is going to be a tough winter," said Calib Cassim, the company's acting CEO, at a news conference in Johannesburg.

Cleanup of oil-polluted Nigerian state would cost $12 bn: report

"Once home to one of the largest mangrove forests on the planet, rich in ecological diversity and value, the region is now one of the most polluted places on Earth," the report said.

Death toll up to 7 after hippo capsized canoe in Malawi; 17 missing

Six bodies were recovered floating in the river on Wednesday, police said, following the incident on Monday.

Kenya: 27 officials suspended on suspicion of diverting contaminated sugar

The shipment of sugar was imported into the country in 2018 and declared expired and "unfit for human consumption" by the Kenya Bureau of Certification (KEBS). It was to be converted into industrial ethanol.

Nigeria’s doctors stage 5-day walk out

Nigerian doctors are staged a 5-day strike to demand better pay and improved working conditions

Sierra Leone: President Julius Bio urges end to Ukraine war for ‘sake of humanity’

"We are all suffering as a result of the war in Ukraine and as global leaders concerned about the welfare of people, especially the poorest of the poor. We have a vested interest in seeing to it that that war comes to an end as quickly as possible so t...

Kenya: Shakahola massacre death toll rises to 226

The police believe that most of the bodies discovered near the coastal town of Malindi are those of followers of the sect of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a former taxi driver, self-proclaimed "pastor" of the Good News International Church that he created.

Anti-migration operation in Mayotte stirs tensions, exposes inequalities

Operation Wuambushu has become bogged down and raised concerns of abuse, aggravating tensions between residents and immigrants from neighbouring the Union of the Comoros. It is also laying bare entrenched poverty. The operation was launched on April 24...