Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Dangote refinery exports surge amid disruptions linked to the Iran war

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Middle East War: Trump ramps up threats against Iran

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.

Egypt releases activist Sherif Al-Rouby

Egypt has released a well-known activist and leading member of the pro-democracy 'April 6th' rights movement that helped to prompt the nation’s uprising in 2011, Sherif Al-Rouby.

Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power

Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.

Iran war continues to disrupt fuel supplies as US issues ultimatum [Africanews Today]

Donald Trump has once again postponed his ultimatum to Iran. The US president is threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet the Tuesday deadline.

Sierra Leone’s Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit

A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.

Middle East War: Iran and US receive temporary truce proposal

As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

Nigeria troops rescue 31 abducted Easter worshippers in Kaduna attack

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.