Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sonko’s “caravan of freedom” heads to Dakar

Popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko heads to Dakar is a so-called "caravan of freedom"

South Sudan struggles to deal with influx of refugees

South Sudan struggles to deal with influx of refugees escaping the fighting in neighbouring Sudan

New electric charging station unveiled in Kenya

"The Roam Hub" is the latest initiative aimed at decarbonizing Kenya's motorcycle taxi industry

Russia offers support to Somalian army in fight against terrorist groups

The offer further underscores Russia’s growing interest in the African continent upstaging the west in countries facing conflict.

Uganda: Boat ambulance saving islanders

It would take hours for a canoe to reach a patient, but with the speed boat ambulance, the medics access the patients in minutes.

Activists demand climate action as TotalEnergies annual general meeting kicks off

French energy giant TotalEnergies defended its strategy Friday (May 26) after police teargassed climate activists outside its annual assembly and the French government urged the firm to speed up the switch to renewable energy.

Ex-Mozambique finance minister loses last appeal over $2B scandal

Chang is accused of receiving about $17 million in bribes in the “hidden debts” scandal. He was indicted in the Eastern District Court of New York in 2018.

Felix Tshisekedi visits China to renegotiate mining contracts

The Democratic Republic of Congo is looking to strengthen their partnership with China as the two countries are renegotiating mining contracts for the DRC's mineral reserves.

Nigeria: insecurity, burning file of the new president Tinubu

The resurgence of massive attacks by criminal and jihadist groups in Nigeria, a time slowed down during the electoral period, is a cruel reminder of the immense challenges that await the new President Bola Tinubu as of Monday at the head of the most po...

Fashion icon Tina Turner

Alongside her hits, the style of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll continued to evolve throughout the span of her decades-long career. She was also a trend-setter in many aspects. Her palette of wigs for example, had a unique story.