Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Africa: Police search for rapist they thought was dead

South African police announced on Monday that they were looking for a fugitive serial killer and rapist, whom they thought had been dead since May 2022 and the discovery of a charred corpse in his prison cell in Bloemfontein, where he was serving his s...

25 African songs that made it to Kamala Harris’ playlist on African visit

Harris' playlist showcases her appreciation for the diverse and vibrant music scene across the African continent and highlights some of the best musical talents from Tanzania, Ghana, and Zambia.

Benin’s Kidjo awarded Polar Music Prize

Award-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt won the 2023 Swedish music award. The three “all made such a global impact with their music,” managing director of the prize, said o...

Odinga condemns invasion of Kenya ex-leader’s farm

Raila Odinga, the leader of Kenya's opposition, has expressed strong disapproval of the encroachment on the property belonging to the former president of the country, Uhuru Kenyatta.

New penalty system to improve road safety in Ivory Coast

According to official figures, penalties will cost points to drivers in a bid to reduce the number of deaths that last year reached over one thousand

Egypt’s Ramadan good Samaritans forced to tighten their belts

Egypt's Ramadan good Samaritans forced to tighten their belts

Amnesty International accuses West of double standards

In its annual report, Amnesty International denounced western double standards regarding refugees and human rights

Tunisians struggle to make ends meet during holy month of Ramadan

With the cost of living hard hit by Tunisia’s ongoing economic crisis, people are having to cut back on their spending during the holy month of Ramadan.

UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya

The investigators commissioned by the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council also faulted the European Union for sending support to Libyan forces that they say contributed to crimes against migrants and Libyans, and called on EU authorities to review their p...

Harris to pledge support for African innovation in Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris will pledge a new era of partnership with Africa on Tuesday when she speaks from Black Star Gate, which commemorates Ghana's independence from colonialism.