Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Earthquake in Morocco: residents, foreigners donate blood for victims /in /by

Over 6,000 people united in solidarity, on Sunday, at the regional blood transfusion center of Marrakech, following the devastating earthquake in Morocco, according to local media.

Absence of foreign forces making Mali more vulnerable – Analyst /in /by

Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army camp on Friday, a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the military said

Earthquake in Morocco: France tries to hide diplomatic tensions /in /by

The head of French diplomacy sought Monday to nip in the bud the controversy over the reasons why Morocco, currently at odds with Paris, did not take up France's aid offer after the devastating earthquake occurred this weekend.

Nigerians react to election tribunal ruling /in /by

The judgement has elicited reactions among Nigerians especially youths who came out to vote for the first in last February's election.

Airstrikes kill over 40 in Khartoum’s market as fighting intensifies /in /by

Over 50 others were wounded in the attack in Khartoum’s Mayo neighbourhood, where paramilitary forces battling the military were heavily deployed, the Sudan Doctors' Union said in a statement on Sep. 10.

Free calls to Morocco after Earthquake /in /by

"Following the tragic earthquake, calls and text messages to Morocco will be free for customers of the operators @bouyguestelecom, @free, @orange and @SFR. Absolute solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones", wrote the Minister on his ...

At least 24 killed in Nigeria boat accident /in /by

"At this stage, 24 bodies have been recovered and 30 people rescued," he said. "More than 100 people must have been on board when the boat sank," he added. The causes of the accident were not specified.

Morocco’s earthquake survivors ask for more help from authorities /in /by

"There was no one there to recover the bodies" says 82 Hada who lost her son and daughter-in-law in the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco killing more than 2,100 people and flattened villages. Rescuers in Morocco stepped up efforts using somet...

Rugby world cup 2023: Springboks ruthless against Scotland /in /by

South Africa's Springboks successfully defended their title by defeating Scotland 18-3 during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Sunday.
SA is set to face Romania, the weakest team in Group B, in Bordeaux next Sunday, following Romania's 82-8 los...

Moroccan citizens step in to help quake victims /in /by

Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly earthquake in Morocco, after some complained that the authorities were slow to act