Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Regional military force in eastern DRC fuels fears of fragmentation, hopes for peace /in /by

The Democratic Republic of Congo has once again been fighting M23 rebels after the group re-emerged in 2021. Following a series of setbacks on the front, the 7-nation East African Community which includes the DRC created a military force to respond to...

Will France be able to continue exporting its wheat to Africa? /in /by

“There is nothing to worry about for our exports,” French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht said on Tuesday, while his Agriculture counterpart, Marc Fesneau, underlined the major role that France would continue. to stand for global "food security".

Mali: Guterres urges junta to “speed up” civilian return /in /by

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Mali's ruling junta to "accelerate" the pace of returning power to elected civilians by early 2024 as it has pledged to do, in a report to the Security Council.

Prolonged high inflation dims economic outlook – IMF /in /by

In the developing world, the IMF downgraded growth prospects for India, Latin America, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and the less-developed countries of Europe. Ukraine's war-ravaged economy is forecast to shrink by 3%.

Equatorial Guinea: 11 deaths from Marburg virus -new report /in /by

The ministry also mentions 15 positive cases, none of which are hospitalized, and 385 contact cases "followed" against 604 last week, said the ministry in a document dated Monday and posted on Twitter Tuesday.

Vanishing Heritage: How Egypt’s pricey traditions are fading away /in /by

Funerals without meals, shortened wedding parties, and even thinner gold wedding rings... In Egypt, the economic crisis has not only changed consumer habits but is also shaking up centuries-old traditions.

Niger’s Agadez region overwhelmed by migration /in /by

"We don't have a problem with anyone here," replies Nadya, a prostitute and mother of two. "I do this for them, I really need the money", says this thirty-year-old woman with a traditional tattoo on her cheeks.

Sudan fails to meet deadline to form civilian govt /in /by

According to a timeline set up by Sudan's ruling junta and civilian groups, a new prime minister and other posts should have been announced on Tuesday (Apr. 11).
Security reforms opposing the military and a powerful paramilitary group are a stumbling b...

UN chief urges more aid on visit to Somalia’s displaced /in /by

The United Nations has launched a $2.6 billion call for humanitarian assistance, but Guterres said the appeal was only 15 percent funded

Comoros, France spar over Mayotte expulsions /in /by

Many Comorians move to richer Mayotte for jobs and better standards of living, while others have family ties there