Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zimbabwe to hold general election on August 23rd

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa announces presidential and parliamentary elections on August 23rd as the country battles an economic crisis

Nigeria: Anger over high fuel prices, shortages

Queues of vehicles waiting to refill stretched for several hundreds metres in some cities. Transport prices have also shot up, making life even harder for Nigerians already struggling with high inflation

BRICS foreign ministers meet as activists urge Russian leader’s arrest

A member of the ICC, South Africa, which has close diplomatic ties with Moscow, is due to host the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) bloc summit

President of Senegal launches national dialogue amid rising tensions

The president of Senegal, Macky Sall, has launched a national dialogue initiative ahead of elections in 2024 and rising tensions involving his political opponent Ousmane Sonko

Russia’s Lavrov rejects US accusations against South Africa

Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, rejected US accusations against South Africa's government regarding the supply of weapons and ammunition to Moscow

Fashion designer showcases Morocco’s traditional embroidery

Moroccan haute couture designer Fadila el-Gadi presented Tuesday (May 30) her latest collection at Rabat's Chellah gardens, showcasing her country's rich craft heritage. It was the closing event of the 2022 « Rabat, African capital of Culture » program.

Ghana’s foremost author, Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81

The respected writer, known for her exceptional literary contributions and activism, died of a brief illness.

Kenyan Police involved in the killing of 12 people- Amnesty, HRW

Kenyan police were involved in the killing of 12 people, including two children, during violent opposition demonstrations in March, two rights groups said on Wednesday, denouncing a lack of accountability.

African Union’s Security Council meets to discuss Sudan

African Union's Security Council meets to discuss Sudan as a Sudanese diplomatic announces suspension of talks with paramilitary group, RSF

South Africa: Putin’s shadow hangs over the BRICS Summit

The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers are due to meet their counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc in Cape Town on Thursday, ahead of a larger summit of leaders of developing countries in South Africa in August, which Russian President Vladimir ...