Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Protesters take to the streets of Dakar against Senegal President Sall

Thousands attend demonstrations in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, to demand President Sall steps down before next year's elections

Kagame visits flood-hit regions of Rwanda after 131 declared dead

Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, visits areas of country hit by devastating floods which have claimed the lives of 131 people since last week.

Ghana: Chocolate makers steadily record profits while cocoa producers barely earn a living

"There's big money in chocolate -- but definitely not for farmers," said Oxfam International's interim executive director. The world’s four largest public chocolate corporations have together made nearly $15 billion in profits from their confectionary ...

Morocco, Portugal strengthen bilateral ties

The prime ministers of Portugal and Morocco met on Friday (May 12) in Lisbon to discuss bilateral relations and sign several agreements on cooperation, environment, education and science.

I.coast: France reaffirms its commitment against jihadism

The Ivorian Minister of Defence and the French Secretary of State for Development held, Thursday (May 11), a press conference at the International Academy for Combating Terrorism (AILCT) in Jacqueville, near Abidjan, where African soldiers are trained ...

CAF Champions League: WAC vs The Brazilians

The Moroccans of Wydad Casablance have decided to change coach ahead of their semi-finals clash against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Saturday (May 13) in Casablanca.

Sudanese residents react to new humanitarian deal

Both sides also agreed to refrain from attacks likely to harm civilians. The violence has already killed over 600 people, including civilians, according to the U.N. healthy agency.

Somalia floods cause devastation and displacement

Entire neighborhoods in Somalia's central city of Beledwayne have been submerged by flood waters. The Horn of Africa has seen almost three years of some of worst drought conditions in history

Sudan: Humanitarian situation at heart of diplomatic efforts

No electricity, running water and the fear of death: war has made hellish the lives of millions of Sudanese. The Jeddah declaration signed Thursday commits warring sides in general terms to let in humanitarian assistance after looting and attacks targe...

Ferdinand Omanyala vows to break own 100m African record

"Nobody is going to beat me this year," said Kenyan 100m sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, who will compete in the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday