Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigerians struggle with cost of living as election day nears

Double digit inflation, weak economic growth and mounting insecurity are key concerns for Nigerians voting in general elections on February 25.

Burkinabe citizens glad French troops have left the country

On Sunday Burkina Faso announced the official withdrawal of the French Task Force’s operations in the country

Fresh clash between rebels and troops in eastern DR Congo

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a security source said Monday (Feb. 20) that clashes began on 5:am in the Kitshanga area, northwest of the main eastern city of Goma.

Cairo project shines a light on Egypt’s architectural heritage

Launched in 2012, the Athar Lina project has been fostering a sense of ownership among residents over Cairo's architectural heritage

S.Sudan: Comedians and audience heal the pain through humour

Juba's Kilkilu Ana Comedy Show is a weekly comedy night.
Stand-up acts, poetry readings and music shows have no trouble drawing crowds eager for distraction and solace. Indeed, after a civil war, South Sudanese still suffer from violence fuelled by var...

Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at a party

He was arrested following a complaint from his friend, Sindiso Nkatazo, also 31...

Afro-Colombians celebrate Christmas

African communities in Colombia celebrate Christmas on the third Saturday of February, a tradition dating back to the days of slavery

Tunisia orders top European trade union official expelled

President Kais Saied of Tunisia ordered Europe's top trade union official to leave the North African country after she addressed protesters at a demonstration organized by an influential labour union.

Kenyan president urges accountability for world polluters

Addis Ababa hosted during two days, the annual session of the Assembly of the African Union. Speaking on the sidelines of the 36th AU summit Sunday (Feb. 19), Kenyan president William Ruto slammed a 'rigged' financial system that favoured polluters.

Burkina announces French army operation officially over

Senior officers from Burkinabe and French forces in the country held a flag-lowering ceremony to mark the occasion at a camp on the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday, Burkina's army said in a statement.