Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenyan schoolgirls hit by unknown illness

These students, attending Eregi Girls High School in the western region of Kenya, have reported difficulty walking and symptoms of knee pain.

Guinea: Trial of septembre 2009 massacre resumes

Those who lost loved ones or carry scars on the tragic day wouldn't have missed this day despite concerns over the financing of the court proceeding, and hypothetical compensations.

Afrobeats star Naira Marley detained over singer Mohbad’s death

"Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into police custody for questioning", wrote Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman for the Lagos State Police in Nigeria, adding the keyword #JusticeforMohbad (JusticeForMohbad).

Tunisia: Opposition leader Abir Moussi arrested

Abir Moussi, leader of one of Tunisia's main opposition parties, the Parti Destourien Libre (PDL), was arrested on Tuesday, her party's lawyer has said.

Ethiopia, EU sign €650m cooperation agreement

The so-called multi-annual indicative programme (MIP) should have been concluded in 2021 but was suspended due to the Tigray conflict.
Signed every seven years, MIPs define priority areas of cooperation between the EU and its partners, including finan...

Nigeria: Blast at illegal oil refinery kills at least 18

At least 18 people, including a pregnant woman, died in southern Nigeria when an illegal oil refinery exploded into flames, a security official and residents said on Tuesday (Oct. 03).

Ghana: opposition led demonstration denounces economic crisis

Several hundred opposition protesters rallied in Ghana's capital Accra on Tuesday to denounce the country's lingering economic crisis, blaming it on the central bank governor's policies.

New documentary on Tupac murder features audio of arrested suspect

A few days ago, the news of the arrest of a former gang leader implicated in the 1996 death of rapper Tupac generated a great deal of interest. Almost 30 years after his murder, the mystery surrounding him remains almost incomplete.

Supporters of Egyptian president el-Sissi celebrate his bid

Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Monday celebrated after he confirmed his re-election bid for elections scheduled for December.