Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Eswatini human rights lawyers says he lives in fear

Eswatini human rights lawyer, Sibusiso Nhlabatsi, says he lives in fear following the January murder of his colleague and mentor, Thulani Maseko.

Thousands celebrate departure of French ambassador from Niger

Thousands of people in Niger have celebrated the departure of the French ambassador, but say it is only the beginning.

Nigeria’s president offers low-income workers a temporary minimum wage increase

Just two days ahead of a planned indefinite strike, Nigeria's president offers low-income workers a temporary minimum wage increase.

At least nine dead after shaft collapses in a gold mine in Zimbabwe

At least nine people have died after a shaft collapsed at a gold mine some 120 kilometres west of the Zimbabwe capital, Harare.

Libya flights to Italy resume after nearly 10 years

A Libyan airline has flown passengers to Italy for the first time in almost 10 years after a nearly decade-long suspension due to an EU ban.

DRC: Opponent Fayulu confirms presidential candidacy

Political opponent Martin Fayulu, who has been keeping suspense alive for the past few weeks, has confirmed his candidacy for the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a statement to the press.

Madagascar: opposition rally denied

In Madagascar, a collective of 11 presidential candidates was prevented from holding a pre-campaign launch rally at the Palais des Sports in the capital Antannanarivo.

Gabon: residents react one month post military coup

Residents of Libreville, the gabonese capital share their views on the situation in their post-coup country as political and economic challenges remain immense, a month after military leader Oligui Nguema overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has r...

Burkina Faso: Partisans demonstrate in support to junta one year post coup

One year after the coup that brought Captain Ibrahim Traore to power in Burkina Faso, people rallied in the streets of Ouagadougou, to show their support to the military leader.

Eswatini: opposition calls for change after polls close

Voting ended on Friday in Eswatini's legislative elections Africa's last absolute monarchy.