Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at a party

He was arrested following a complaint from his friend, Sindiso Nkatazo, also 31...

Afro-Colombians celebrate Christmas

African communities in Colombia celebrate Christmas on the third Saturday of February, a tradition dating back to the days of slavery

Tunisia orders top European trade union official expelled

President Kais Saied of Tunisia ordered Europe's top trade union official to leave the North African country after she addressed protesters at a demonstration organized by an influential labour union.

Kenyan president urges accountability for world polluters

Addis Ababa hosted during two days, the annual session of the Assembly of the African Union. Speaking on the sidelines of the 36th AU summit Sunday (Feb. 19), Kenyan president William Ruto slammed a 'rigged' financial system that favoured polluters.

Burkina announces French army operation officially over

Senior officers from Burkinabe and French forces in the country held a flag-lowering ceremony to mark the occasion at a camp on the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday, Burkina's army said in a statement.

Tunisia: Over 400 African migrants rescued overnight

“During the night of February 18-19, Sea Guard units from the Center, North and South regions managed to thwart 16 crossing operations and rescue 423 people,” according to a statement from the Guard spokesperson.

Meta testing new subscription service for verified Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified on his social media accounts Sunday. Testing will begin in New Zealand and Australia this week and will roll out to other countries soon, he said.

Mozambique braces up for Tropical Cyclone Freddy

It has been predicted that the cyclone would make its first landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday and is then expected to re-enter the Mozambican Channel where it is expected to rejuvenate its energy and progress towards the Mozambican coastline.

African Union reaffirms suspension of Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and Sudan

African Union reaffirms "zero tolerance" towards unconstitutional changes of government and maintains suspension of Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and Sudan

African Union announces peace initiative in Libya

The African Union announced on Sunday it is working on the organisation of a national reconciliation conference on Libya