Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ethiopia: three police officers murdered in the Amhara region

Three police officers in Ethiopia's troubled Amhara region have been killed in the past two days by unknown assailants, local authorities have announced.

The 8th OPEC International Seminar gets underway in Vienna

Oil, gas and energy ministers -- from Saudi Arabia, Angola, Libya, South Sudan, Iraq, Egypt and others -- arrive for the 8th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.

Tunisia’s authorities issue custodial order against migrants

Tunisia's authorities issue custodial order against migrants following violence with residents last Monday

TV satire series is safety valve in troubled Burkina

The show follows the rivalries between a village leader, an imam, and a priest, using their squabbles to provide a gently satirical take on insecurity, religious fundamentalism, pandemics, tolerance, feminism, and other sensitive issues.

Pit toilets still blight South Africa schools

The rudimentary toilets typically consist of a concrete slab on the ground with a drop of at least three metres (10 feet) deep.

Spain dismantles network of migrant smugglers from Algeria

Spanish police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of an organization that smuggled more than 200 Syrian or Algerian migrants into Spain from Algeria.

South Sudanese president promises first elections since independence

"I appreciate the support for my presidential candidacy in 2024," Mr. Kiir told members of his SPLM party, referring to a "historic event". "We are committed to implementing the chapters of the refreshed peace agreement and the election will be held in...

South Africa deputy president’s security officers face assault charges over highway incident

The weekend incident provoked outrage in South Africa after the video of the armed plainclothes officers attacking the motorists was posted on social media.

Ethiopia: “sharp increase” in hunger in Tigray – UN

The number of people suffering from severe malnutrition in Tigray, the war-torn region of northern Ethiopia, has risen sharply and the situation is set to worsen, according to the UN.

Senegalese opposition coalition calls for the release of Ousmane Sonko

Various factions of the Senegalese opposition parties have termed the recent move by outgoing President Macky Sall not to vie again as a triumph to the people.