Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Tunisia: twenty Senegalese migrants still missing

Dakar is seeking to identify the remains of "about twenty" Senegalese who drowned at the end of March in the sinking of their boat off Tunisia, said an official statement on Monday.

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 12 in four attacks

At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured or kidnapped in a series of attacks in northeast and central Nigeria, police and officials said on Monday.

5 records Davido set with his fourth album ‘Timeless’

The release of the album, which followed months of silence after a tragic occurrence in 2022, has set a new standard in the music industry, with the singer breaking and setting different records.

WHO report sheds light on extent of infertility worldwide

The WHO report describes infertility as a "major health problem" affecting about 17.5% of the adult population, or one in six people worldwide

Libya: HRW asks to repeal a law on cybercrime

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Monday to "repeal" a cybercrime law recently enacted in Libya and to release people detained under it, which undermines freedom of expression, according to a report by the NGO.

French navy jet helps Senegal tackle illicit fishing

The Falcon 50, of the French Elements in Senegal (EFS) based in Dakar, takes off weekly to monitor illegal fishing activities in Senegalese waters

Wherever I go in Africa, I will advocate for respect for LGBTQ community – French Minister

The French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, has renewed her call for the protection of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sierra Leone: Corruption trial of opposition leader Samura Kamara begins

Today, we are here to listen to the reports. The court will present the reports to Sierra Leoneans. The reason why we went there is because this is a public interest matter, we are talking about an allegation of 4.9 million USD."

Africanews’ journalist honoured by Forty Under 40 Africa

He was nominated in the Journalism category along with three other candidates.

Sierra Leone: political parades banned before the presidential election

Authorities in Sierra Leone announced on Monday that they have banned political street parades, a tradition during election campaigns in the West African country, less than three months before the presidential elections.