Entries by Rédaction Africanews

In a Paris parking lot, migrants survive out of sight

Charity workers say that there are thousands of homeless migrants in France. In 2020, French authorities tore down makeshift camps housing migrants near Paris, prompting criticism by rights organisations

Dutch slavery exhibition on display at UN headquarters

“We wanted to show through this exhibition that this history belongs to all of us. It's national history. It's about your ancestors. My ancestors. It's about a people who were part of the system, the people who were enslaved and the people who fought a...

Talon: the use of Wagner “condemnable” if the objective is “not safe”

The recourse of certain African States to a paramilitary group like the Russian Wagner is "not reprehensible in principle" unless its mission is not "purely security", estimated Sunday the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, on the French channel LCI.

South Sudan men’s basketball feats inspire more young players

South Sudan has started to train young people in the country with the aim of changing the future of the sport in the East Africa's youngest nation. "My dream, I want to be the best player. I want to be Luol Deng and I play one day to make South Sudan p...

Burkina Faso: At least 12 civilians killed in northern attack

At least 12 civilians were killed Thursday in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, AFP learned Monday from local sources.

Ivorian football club’s player dies after collapsing during match

"Our defender Moustapha Sylla died this evening after feeling unwell on the pitch during the RCA vs Sol FC match," said a statement from the club, which sent its condolences to the player's family.

4 jihadists escape in deadly Mauritania prison break

"At 9 pm on 5 March 2023, four terrorists managed to escape from the central prison in Nouakchott after attacking the guards, which led to an exchange of fire during which two members of the National Guard" died and two others were slightly injured, th...

Tunisia announces measures to ‘improve’ life of foreign nationals

After Tunisia's leader linked Sub-Saharan migrants to "violence" and "crimes", authorities announced Sunday (Mar. 5) a string of measures aimed at improving foreigners' conditions.

Kenya: Engineers Kiuna and Gathu inspiring children to become future engineers

"We've seen the robotic arm (in the press), they are going to different schools across the country and kids can't wait to see them. So we think and we believe that innovation should be introduced in our schools at the earliest stage possible so we can ...

Kenya’s first lady declares prayers against homosexuality

"We want to strengthen the family institution where we have a father, a mother and children. LGBTQ is forbidden even in the Bible and the African culture. Let us hold on to family values,"