Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya police instructed to conceal protest deaths, watchdog reveals 6 fatalities

It wasn't immediately clear who issued the order.

Putin says Russia would return to Ukraine grain deal if demands met

"The first [demand for Russia's re-entry to the grain deal -ed] is the withdrawal of sanctions on supplies of Russian grain and fertilizers to world markets. Second, all obstacles for Russian banks and financial institutions servicing food and fertiliz...

South Africa: One dead, 48 injured after suspected gas explosion in Johannesburg

Emergency services initially blamed underground gas pipes, but the Egoli Gas company said it was "unlikely" the explosion -- which cracked tarmac and overturned vehicles including minibus taxis -- "was caused by a gas pipeline or leak".

Moroccan king invites Netanyahu for official visit after Western Sahara recognition

King Mohammed VI invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Morocco after the Jewish state recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, a "far-sighted" decision, according to a message of thanks published on...

Namibia: vote on a law against same-sex marriage

Namibia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday passed a law banning same-sex marriage and punishing their supporters, seen as an unconstitutional attack by the LGBTQ community.

Bodyguard questioned in DR Congo politician’s death: prosecutor

A mass is held at Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa to honor opposition politician Cherubin Okende, found dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Kenya: shops, schools reopen despite protest call

Shops and schools reopened Thursday as Kenyans resumed normal life, despite an opposition call to join anti-government protests after earlier demonstrations prompted widespread closures and resulted in deadly clashes.

Egypt: Dozens swim in the Nile to cool off and fight rising temperatures

"What should we do? it is too hot here, and amid price surges, we can't go to Alexandria or any other place" says Mostafa Gamal, who came with his family to cool off on the banks of the Nile.

Ghana rolls out HIV self-testing kit

Among the various options available under this program, one notable method is the oral HIV self-test. With this approach, individuals can swab their upper and lower gums using a specialized oral swab.

England’s Mahrez and Henderson to move to Saudi Arabia

Yet another high profile signing for Saudi pro league club Al-Ahli, as Manchester City have agreed to a 30-million-pound deal for right-winger Riyad Mahrez.