Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Shea Tree: Empowering African women through Sustainable Development

Sixteen million African women from Senegal to South Sudan live or survive off the shea tree, mainly in rural areas

Global leaders at conference in China warn on growing geopolitical competition

“We ought to guide our world economy to a safer future. It has been in choppy waters for quite some time, experiencing shock upon shock upon shock. .....” Kristalina Georgieva, Director of International Monetary Fund walking onto stage

Violent clashes as Kenya opposition stages third day of protests

Odinga has called for protests every Monday and Thursday, accusing President William Ruto of stealing last year's election and of failing to control the surging cost of living.

Guadeloupe: investigation begins after the sinking of a migrant boat

The public prosecutor of Pointe-à-Pitre opened an investigation for manslaughter on Wednesday after the sinking of a boat registered in Guadeloupe carrying African migrants, which caused the death of three people and the disappearance of 13 others.

Shea tree is a development tool for women in Africa

Sixteen million African women from Senegal to South Sudan live or survive off the shea tree, mainly in rural areas

Vice President Harris takes a bold stance in defense of democracy with her visit to Tanzania

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will step onto the front lines of the battle for democracy in Africa on Thursday, spending time in Tanzania as it makes fragile progress toward restoring its reputation as a more inclusive government.

Summit for Democracy: Zambians attend virtual event

Locally delegates participated in the mostly virtual event in the country’s capital Lusaka and weighed in on the importance of the event. “US is the oldest democracy that we have. So, which means that we can also learn not only from the good side but ...

Pope Francis to remain under observation

Pope Francis was admitted in hospital on Wednesday after complaining of breathing difficulties

Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin: It’s the worst time to fight me – Joshua

British boxer Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion, said Wednesday, three days before his fight with Jermaine Franklin, that the American had chosen the "worst time" to fight him.

Google, others say Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill bad for business

In addition to Google, the Open For Business coalition includes companies such as Microsoft, MasterCard, HSBC, and Facebook owner Meta.