Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Angola takes up one year rotating presidency of regional bloc SADC

"It is also important to highlight here some of the main security challenges in the region, such as the situation prevailing in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where, as you know, we have been making joint efforts." João Lourenço, Preside...

Niger: at least 28 civilians killed in western violence, according to local sources

At least 28 civilians were killed earlier this week in violence in several villages in southwestern Niger, close to Mali, a local official source said on Friday, a toll that could be higher according to a security source.

DR Congo: Children pushed into worst cholera crisis since 2017

when we arrived here, there was a serious problem because the displaced families didn't have access to drinking water. They were drawing water from the lake, which is at least 1 km away. This water was not drinkable. Nor did they have access to sanitat...

Brazilian jiujitsu offers lifeline to Rio favela kids

Brazilian jiujitsu has provided an escape route for numerous kids from the rough alleys of Cantagalo, a poor favela whose shacks spill down a hill between the upscale beach neighborhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema

Kenya: ban on churches accused of murdering starving worshippers

The Associations Registration Office said the license of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie's Good News International Church had been cancelled on May 19.

Burkina Faso: ex-minister sentenced to 7 years in prison for “misappropriation of public funds

Mr. Dabilgou was a minister from 2018 to 2022, under the presidency of Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, overthrown by a putsch in January 2022.

More than 300, 000 Sudanese refugees seek sanctuary in Chad

According to the UNHCR, 90 percent of those arriving from Sudan are women and children. One-fifth of young children who have arrived in Chad are experiencing acute malnourishment, which is potentially life-threatening.

Algerian family in Oran preserves tradition of ‘créponné’ ice cream

The zesty treat is considered a signature gem within the traditional Algerian culinary culture

Returning Mbappe set to partner Dembele against Toulouse

Both Mbappe and Dembele did not feature as the French champions took on Lorient at the Parc des Princes last weekend for different reasons. Mbappe was facing exclusion from the club, while Dembele's transfer from Barcelona had still not fallen through

Kenyan sets himself on fire over cost of living

He had climbed on top of a statue in the middle of a busy roundabout before setting himself alight.