Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burkina: demonstration for “more security” after an attack

Several hundred people demonstrated Thursday in Nouna, a major city in western Burkina Faso, plagued by jihadist violence, to demand more security after the death of six residents on Tuesday, residents told AFP.

2023 AMVCA kicks off with a spectacular cultural display

The event which took place in Lagos, was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture and beauty.

Ghana welcomes IMF $3bn bail out package to ease economic hardship in the country

“Ghana’s IMF board approval is far from a magic solution wand, what it is however is a crucial first step on the necessary journey of strong reforms, inclusive growth and relentless pursuit of our growth agenda, geared towards restoring our economy to ...

U17 AFCON: Morocco, Senegal eye first continental trophy

Senegal will play Morocco on Friday. The final will kick-off at 9 PM GMT at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
Just like Senegal who dominated Group A, Morocco topped group B. Both squads went through penalty shoot outs to carve their way to the fi...

Malawi authorities arrest more than 400 refugees

The crackdown came two months after the government issued an ultimatum for the refugees to return to Dzaleka, an overcrowded refugee camp north of the city

Thousands displaced as death toll climbs in central Nigeria clashes

Thousands have been displaced in central Nigeria as clashes between herders and farmers are ongoing and armed individuals reportedly wreak havoc. The violence erupted on Monday, with an initial death toll of 30, in several villages of Plateau State. It...

Zimbabwe: A fleet of Russian helicopters for disaster management, policing

According to the Zimbabwean presidential communication office, of the 18 helicopters delivered 12 are air ambulances while 6 are designed for law enforcement. The fleet will officially reach 32 by year 2025.

Tunisian journalists protest anti-terror laws

Dozens of Tunisian journalists protest in Tunis against anti-terror laws they say are being used to intimidate the media after a broadcaster was jailed for five years earlier this week.

Nigeria police press conference on deadly US convoy attack

No US citizen was involved and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said there were no indications the attack specifically targeted the US embassy.

African peace delegation to visit Russia in June or July: Moscow

Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had each agreed to receive the six-member mission, which will visit Moscow and Kyiv.