Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Gims cancels concert in Tunisia over treatment of refugees /in /by

"I cannot maintain my visit to Tunisia, scheduled for August 11," he added. "I don't know where the solutions are. But this extreme distress is unbearable."

Gunfire heard in centre of Burkina capital Ouagadougou /in /by

The gunfire began to be heard at around 00:45 (local time and GMT) in the heart of the Burkinabe capital, before ceasing around 40 minutes later.

Senegal: two killed in protests following Sonko’s detention /in /by

The detention of Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday sparked new protests, killing two in the southern city of Ziguinchor.

Unraveling Kenya’s deadly protests and gov’t recent fight with the press /in /by

The Kenyan media fraternity has also not been spared with government officials claiming they sympathize with the opposition. The media refute these allegations.

Mali and Burkina Faso warn against any foreign military intervention in Niger /in /by

Mali said that they stand together with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and further warned that any foreign military intervention in Niamey will be considered a declaration of war on both nations with Niger.

Senegal: Internet restricted as Sonko faces new charges and detention /in /by

The party of the embattled Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, PASTEF, has criticized the latest move by the government to open up new charges against him

Senegal: opposition politician Ousmane Sonko charged and remanded in custody /in /by

Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection, three days after being arrested at his home, one of his lawyers said.

Uganda: 30th anniversary celebration of the coronation of King of Buganda /in /by

His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Kabaka (king) of the Kingdom of Buganda, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his coronation. Traditional music is played and dancers perform for His Majesty and his wife, Queen Sylvia Nagg

Migrants between life and death in Tunisia-Libya desert /in /by

Libyan border guards said over the past two weeks, they have rescued hundreds of migrants who said they were left by Tunisian authorities in the border region near Al-Assah, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) west of Tripoli.

Senegal: Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faces new charges /in /by

Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko is being questioned after his arrest on Friday on charges of calling for insurrection, undermining state security, criminal association in connection with a terrorist undertaking, conspiracy against state auth...