Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burkina Faso’s transitional government claims foiled ‘attempted coup’

Burkina Faso's transitional government claimed on Wednesday evening to have foiled "an attempted coup d'état" the previous day, almost a year after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power in a putsch.

Right Livelihood Award: A Kenyan and a Ghanaian among laureates

Kenyan environmental activist Phyllis Omido and Ghanaian diplomat and trained physician Eunice Brookman-Amissah were awarded the Right Livelihood prize alongside Migrant rescue #NGO SOS Méditerranée.

Eswatini readies for vote seen as contest between monarchy and opposition

About 585,000 registered voters will be called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament, which plays only an advisory role to the monarch - on Friday

Gabon: US suspends aid after military takeover

The Biden administration on Tuesday suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover in the country last month that was at least the second this year in an African nation.

Air Senegal signs MOU with Royal Air Maroc

Air Senegal signs a MOU with Royal Air Maroc that includes a codeshare arrangement which will see passengers able to buy tickets from the sales network of either airline.

Morocco awarded hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco announced as host of the 2025 AFCON final, only the second time it will be home to the popular sporting event.

Gabon’s new prime minister outlines plans for national dialogue

Gabon's interim prime minister outlines plans for a national dialogue which will pave the way for the drawing up of a new constitution.