Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Senegal: Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faces new charges

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...

Morocco: Aerobatics show on Mohammed VI’s accession 24th anniversary

Parachutists and aircrafts throughout Sunday and Monday performed in the capital Rabat, and in the cities of Tangier and the M'diq during an aerobatics show, marking the 24th anniversary of King Mohammed VI.

Five killed in suspected illegal mining gang violence in South Africa

The five bodies, believed to be those of illegal miners , were found near an abandoned mine shaft near a suburban slum to the west of Johannesburg.

Niger: Bazoum’s party denounces “abusive arrests” including ministers

Four ministers, a former minister and the leader of the party of Mohamed Bazoum, president-elect overthrown by a coup on Wednesday, were arrested, according to a press release from the presidential party sent to AFP on Monday.

Whitney Houston’s estate announces second annual Legacy of Love Gala

Houston’s estate, Sony and Primary Wave Music will host the 2nd annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love on Aug. 9, which will benefit the late singer’s foundation aimed at helping young people.

Niger: Germany suspends development aid and budget support

Berlin announced on Monday, like Paris on Saturday, the suspension of its development aid and budget support to Niger after the military coup against elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

Nigeria: curfew in Adamawa state after massive looting

Teenagers living on the street started the looting , but were soon joined by hundreds of residents who entered these places where food, especially cereals, was stored before taking them away.

Nigeria: Tinubu appoints special investigator to probe Central Bank

It comes amid the probe of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele who was suspended by President Tinubu in June.

Chad president arrives in Niger to help resolve crisis

Chad's military leader and transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby arrived in Niger Sunday for talks with the leaders of a coup who have detained the country's elected president, Mohamed Barzoum.

French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital

Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country's former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up th...