Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Before Niger, several recent coups in the Sahel

On August 18, 2020, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was overthrown after several months of political crisis. On October 5, a transitional government was formed, supposed to return power to civilians within 18 months.

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beats Australia 3-2 in shock win

In a shock win on Thursday, Nigeria beat Australia 3-2 at a sold-out match in Brisbane's Lang Park.

Podcast | Cooking with flavour powerhouse Soumbala in Burkina Faso

The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering Soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten...

Drought-hit North Africa turns to purified sea and wastewater

The North Africa has embarked on a building spree of plants that purify sea and wastewater as climate change intensifies droughts in the water-scarce region.

Kenya: Opposition holds vigil for victims of police violence

"We will pursue justice locally and internationally for these injured and slain heroes. These people who have been shot in cold blood and in cold July are heroes and patriots. All they were asking for is to get a fair, just, and caring nation where the...

Niger coup d’état was not a surprise, says analyst

Political analysts are suggesting the coup d'état in Niger was not a surprise considering the insecurity and corruption in the country

Senegal repatriates 50 migrants from Morocco

Senegal repatriated some 50 of its nationals intercepted in recent weeks in Morocco, trying to emigrate to Europe. The group was repatriated from Dakhla, Western Sahara.

Algeria: Funerals of wildfire victims take place

In Algeria's north-east, funerals for the 34 victims of recent wildfires were held on Wednesday.

Morocco: nearly 50 suspected supporters of jihadist groups arrested

Around 50 people were arrested on Wednesday across Morocco during a major anti-terrorist raid targeting suspected supporters of jihadist groups, local media said, citing security sources.

Cameroon: death toll rises to 40 in building collapse

The collapse last weekend of an apartment building in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, killed at least 40 people according to a new provisional report from the governor of the Littoral region, sent to AFP on Wednesday.