Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Human rights groups call for inclusion of LBQTI women in women’s rights /in /by

LBQ women faced discrimination while trying to access healthcare, including services related to Covid-19, SRHR, HIV/AIDS, and HRT...

Somaliland: UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis as thousands take refuge in Ethiopia /in /by

"Despite the fact that the area hosting them is an area that has been affected seriously by the drought, people have opened their doors, they have shared what they have and for us it is, as member of this community, is to support the communities, the r...

U.S. pick for World Bank says ’emission heavy’ growth model outdated /in /by

US' candidate to head the World Bank, Ajay Banga, speaks during an interview in Nairobi on March 8, 2023. Banga, traveling to Kenya on February 8, 2023,

South Africa: As lights go off, homeless ‘wardens’ offer respite to Johannesburg motorists /in /by

"Some of us don't have occupations, and so if we doing this, even the little cents we get basically assist us". Aubrey Ndlovu , Homeless

International Women’s Day: Burundian women break gender stereotypes by taking on ‘Men’s jobs’ /in /by

As the world marks the International Women's Day, the Burundian women are scaling up their roles in the society by encroaching the male dominated industries.

Mali: muslim leaders call for vote against draft constitution over ‘principle of secularism’ /in /by

"Secularism, whose definition is variable geometry, is a trick that the rulers use as they see fit to lock down the religions." Bayela Amadou Ba, Administrative Secretary of the LIMAMA office

Senegal: Journalist jailed for “contempt of court and spreading false news /in /by

A journalist from a private Senegalese television station was charged with "contempt of court" and "spreading false news" and jailed Tuesday night, AFP learned Wednesday from his lawyer.

World marks Women’s Day but abuses, inequality still rampant /in /by

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that women's rights are being "abused, threatened and violated" around the world and gender equality won't be achieved for 300 years on the current track.

Champions League: PSG, Tottenham eye qualification /in /by

Ahead of Wednesday's (Mar. 8) match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16, France's PSG have no choice but to win. The north London club of Tottenham will go into a must-win second leg of the last-16 tie against Milan.

With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo /in /by

For a moment, she considered retreat. But then she thought about how the stigma around menstruation affects Kenyan women and girls and strode into the building. To those who noticed the stain, she explained she was making a statement.