Entries by Rédaction Africanews

New UN migration chief focuses on economic benefits of migration /in /by

Speaking from Geneva, Amy Pope said that migration was driven by people seeking work and that if "regular realistic pathways" were created and a comprehensive approach adopted towards migration, then the positive benefits of migration could be realised

‘Russia is providing Africa an alternative to what Western countries have offered’ – analyst /in /by

President Vladimir Putin had said in St Petersburg at the Russia-Africa summit that it was urgent to fight against the neo-colonialism of Western countries. Has Prigozhin's demise signalled a shift in Russia's plans for the African continent?

Tear gas fired at opposition in Madagascar /in /by

The Malagasy police used tear gas on Monday against opposition candidates in the presidential election scheduled for early November as they converged with several hundred supporters on a square in the centre of the capital, AFP journalists observed.

Niger: RSF calls for release of detained journalist /in /by

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Monday called on the Niger authorities to "immediately" release a Niger journalist who was arrested two days ago for an as yet unknown reason.

Egypt: Fire at police headquarters injures 38 /in /by

A fire at a police headquarters in north-eastern Egypt has injured at least 38 people, according to the country's health ministry.

Uganda’s constitutional court to hear challenges against anti-homosexuality law /in /by

This law imposes severe penalties, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which can involve sexual acts with children or vulnerable individuals. It also applies to cases of forced same-sex relations, life-long infections like HIV, ...

New Gabon president Gen. Nguema visits The Congo, lobbies for lifting of sanctions /in /by

Gabon's transitional president, received a show of support from neighbouring Republic of Congo on Sunday (Oct. 1) after holding talks with President Denis Sassou Nguesso in central Congo
The visit aimed to improve relations and ease Gabon's isolation.

Kenya: Locals get rare experience with world’s largest floating book fair ship /in /by

"I believe that there is a book for everybody that visits the ship." Constanza Figueroa, advance preparation team, MV Logos Hope

Mozambique, Credit Suisse secure out-of-court settlement over tuna bond scandal /in /by

The Swiss bank's new owner UBS on sunday said under the deal, the, UBS will forgive part of a loan that Credit Suisse made to Mozambique in 2013, representing less than $100 million,