Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mali’s proposed new Constitution boosts the powers of the president

Proposed changes to Mali’s Constitution would bolster the president’s powers and reduce the status of the French language.

Opposition parties demand fresh elections in Nigerian amid allegations of irregularities

Nigeria's two main opposition parties have called for the annulment of what they have described as a “sham” election, denouncing the "massive manipulation" of results.

Nigeria’s main opposition parties call for annulment of the election

Nigeria's two main opposition parties have called for the annulment of what they have described as a “sham” election, denouncing the "massive manipulation" of results.

Macron plans ‘noticeable reduction’ of French troops in Africa

Macron made the announcement on Monday of a "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, where anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies

Libya: UN launches initiative for elections in 2023

The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, announced on Monday the launch of an "initiative" for the organization of presidential and legislative elections in the country this year.

Kenyan traders protest against Chinese competitors

"The Chinese cannot be importers, retailers, wholesalers, and hawkers," read one placard held aloft during the protest. Some chanted "Chinese must go!"

Uganda appears to be planning a new anti-gay law

Uganda is to propose a new anti-gay bill on Wednesday, according to an audio recording of the country’s speaker of parliament, Annet Anita Among, accessed by the AFP.

Save Nigeria from danger over poll results – Obasanjo

Obasanjo appealed to the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to prevail on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, to stop the process and rectify the allegations raised against it from many quarters.

Construction underway on east Africa crude oil pipeline project

"If Total cared to invite like a conference of all those who had been paid to present their problems, I can assure you they would discover that those payments it is because of the fear what the communities have been going through." Dickens Kamugisha, C...

DRC: 66 inmates dead in two months in Makala prison in Kinshasa

They died of malnutrition, suffocation, or lack of care...