Entries by Rédaction Africanews

New exhibition explores destruction of wildlife in Africa

American photographer Roger Ballen wants to highlight the destructive ties between Man and Nature focusing on the Golden Age of African hunting at the end of the 19th century

Paris Opera nominates Guillaume Diop its first black star dancer

On March 11th, Guillaume Diop was appointed Prima Ballerina of the Paris Opera, the top rank in this profession

Ethiopia appoints rebel leader to head regional government

The Ethiopian government on Thursday appointed a Tigrayan rebel figure to head the interim government of the northern region, a major step in the implementation of a peace deal signed by the two sides after two years of civil war.

Ramadan begins amid high costs, hopes are high for peace

According to Islam, fasting draws the faithful closer to God and reminds them of the suffering of the poor.

Kenyans cry foul over economic crisis

Hempstone Monari's taxi business had just been launched when his future slipped away and a Kenyan bank auctioned off his car for non-payment of a $9,900 loan.

VAR: Referee suspended for using fan’s phone to disallow goal

Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk has been suspended for using a spectator's mobile phone to disallow a goal in a 2nd division match.

Senegal: President Sall demands measures to stop unrest

Senegal's President Macky Sall asked the government on Wednesday to take measures to "preserve public order" after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one person dead.

Tunisian coppersmith brings fresh shine to Ramadan

Standing in his workshop, Tunisian coppersmith Abdejlil Ayari is overwhelmed with requests to polish pots and pans as Ramadan approaches. Getting a professional polishing of the family copper before the Islamic holy fasting month is a long-held custom ...

South Africa’s economy at risk of stagnation, says IMF

In January, the South African central bank announced a GDP growth forecast of 0.3% for the year, against 2% in 2022.