Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sudan’s military chief freezes bank accounts of rival paramilitary group amid truce attempts

The decree, issued on Sunday by Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, will target the official accounts of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudanese bank, as well as the accounts of all companies belonging to the group, the state news agency SUNA reported.

Cameroonian Embiid fails to perform as 76ers’ lose playoff 

A disppointment it was for Embiid. With only 15 points and a sad 5 on 18 shots, the Cameroon born star remain far from the stats that allowed him to win the title of best player of the regular season

Nigeria’s Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time

Hilda broke the record which was previously held by Indian chef, Lata Tondon on Monday morning at 7:45 am.

Libyan forces deploy in western city after deadly fighting

"We have deployed on the instructions of the supreme military authorities in the zones of combat, and succeeded thanks to mediation efforts by tribal leaders and city elders to halt the fighting," General Akram Douwa said.

Zegama trail: Moroccan El Azzaoui comes second

After an unusually hot, dry early May, it was the rain and cold that swept through on Sunday in the Spanish Basque country. This did not deter the public from attending nor stop Manuel Merillas. The Spaniard won the 42 km race, in 3h42min1s. Moroccan E...

Rwanda prioritizes relocation of disaster-stricken households, post-floods reconstruction

Heavy rainfall caused significant 137 casualties and injuries in the northern, western, and southern provinces of Rwanda on early May. The government promptly initiated an emergency response, including evacuations and temporary relocations to camps for...

Senegal: Faction of Casamance rebellion inks peace deal

The now ex-fighters of Diakaye faction of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance took a strong action. They were one of the hard-line factions of the rebellion that has shaken Senegal’s South for mover than 40 years. As they agree to lay down a...

“The Mother” starring Jennifer Lopez is released on Netflix

US actress and singer speaks about the advice she gives her teen children and reveals the role she still wants to play, as her latest film comes out on Netflix.

South Africa under pressure to eradicate pit latrines at rural schools

The South African government is under pressure from human rights organisations and parents to eradicate pit latrines at rural schools.

Sudanese continue to flee the country as fighting enters its fifth week

As fighting in Sudan enters its fifth week, Sudanese continue to flee to safety in neighbouring countries.