Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burundi: Central Bank governor prosecuted for corruption

The governor of the Central Bank of Burundi was arrested and is being prosecuted in particular for "passive corruption" and "misappropriation of public property", according to a press release published Tuesday by the Ministry of Justice.

Algeria forces Francophone schools to adopt Arabic curriculum

Education Minister Abdelkrim Belabed said that no languages were being "targeted" in Algeria and noted that multilingualism was among the education system's major achievements.

Israel-Palestine: death toll rises sharply, as African nationals evacuated

The death toll on both sides continues to rise, after five days of ferocious fighting between Hamas and Israel, with Israel continuing its bombardment of Gaza on Wednesday.

Niger: French forces leave for Chad

French soldiers left their bases in Niger on Tuesday in a first ground convoy under local escort, "heading for Chad", said the military regime in power in Niamey since the end of July.

South Africa: rising amapiano star Tyla enters the Billboard charts

South Africa: rising amapiano star Tyla enters the Billboard charts

IMF warns global economic outlook growth to slow in 2024

"The global economy continues to recover from the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine showing remarkable resilience, yet growth remains slow and uneven. The global economy is limping along, not sprinting. Under our baseline forecast growth will s...

Kenyan publisher withdraws controversial school book depicting Prophet Muhammad

Mentor Publishing Company acknowledged the gravity of their mistake, regretting the inclusion of the controversial drawing in their book on Islamic studies designed for second-year primary school pupils.

Hope Emerges in Derna as Youth-Led Initiative Rebuilds After Devastating Floods

These remarkable young individuals, united under the banner of "Derna Campaign with the Endeavor of Its Youth," have embarked on a volunteer mission to bring solace and restore normalcy to their beloved city.

World “increasingly divided” says UNHCR chief

The United Nations refugee agency's head, Filippo Grandi, warned on Monday of an increasingly divided and fragmented world.