Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Libya: HRW asks to repeal a law on cybercrime

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Monday to "repeal" a cybercrime law recently enacted in Libya and to release people detained under it, which undermines freedom of expression, according to a report by the NGO.

French navy jet helps Senegal tackle illicit fishing

The Falcon 50, of the French Elements in Senegal (EFS) based in Dakar, takes off weekly to monitor illegal fishing activities in Senegalese waters

Wherever I go in Africa, I will advocate for respect for LGBTQ community – French Minister

The French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, has renewed her call for the protection of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sierra Leone: Corruption trial of opposition leader Samura Kamara begins

Today, we are here to listen to the reports. The court will present the reports to Sierra Leoneans. The reason why we went there is because this is a public interest matter, we are talking about an allegation of 4.9 million USD."

Africanews’ journalist honoured by Forty Under 40 Africa

He was nominated in the Journalism category along with three other candidates.

Sierra Leone: political parades banned before the presidential election

Authorities in Sierra Leone announced on Monday that they have banned political street parades, a tradition during election campaigns in the West African country, less than three months before the presidential elections.

Senegal’s President ‘open to dialogue’ after tensions

Sall was speaking on the eve of Senegal's 63rd independence anniversary on Tuesday. He made no mention of the 2024 presidential elections or if he would seek to play any role

DRC: 6 dead, dozens missing in shipwreck on Lake Kivu

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced that it will be launching a new initiative to improve the quality of life of its people, according to a new report by the World Bank.

Tunisia President Saied dismisses speculations over his health

"The president is absent for two or three days, he gets a cold and that becomes a problem, a power vacuum? These people deserve nothing but contempt." Kais Saied, Tunisia's President

Equatorial Guinea: 10 deaths from Marburg virus

A total of "604 people" in contact are being monitored, compared to 825 on 30 March, the ministry said.