Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Livelihood: Russian war in Ukraine is taking a toll on Africans

WestAfrica's Ivory Coast was heavily reliant on these commodities and supply chain disruptions have impacted day-to-day life for Africans

US First Lady visits non-profit at work in Namibia

It is a nongovernmental organization that works to end poverty and hunger in marginalized communities in the region.

Djibouti to hold parliamentary vote snubbed by opposition

Djibouti opposition party will not partake in parliamentary elections friday, as they deem said elections a sham.

Nigerian IDP excited to vote for first time after years in camp

In Nigerian, Mallam Yusuf Takida, an Internally displaced person is excited to vote for first time this Febuary 25th, after years spent in camp.

Haiti reaches finals of FIFA’s Womens World Cup

Ranked 55th in world, Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in an inter-continental playoff in Auckland, New Zealand

Nigerians abroad share their thoughts ahead of presidential elections

Last week a Nigerian court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to allow Nigerians to vote outside the country. The Nigerian constitution states that only registered voters "residing in Nigeria" have the right to vote

Burkina Faso holds reburial ceremony for Thomas Sankara

The bodies of former Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara and his twelve companions, assassinated on October 15, 1987 during a coup, were Thursday reburied at the site of their murder in Ouagadougou

Nigeria longs for return to robust growth [Business Africa]

Beset by inflation, high unemployment, rising debt and falling oil production, Nigeria’s economy has featured prominently in the election campaign discourse. Growth has been underwhelming over the last decade and the country's incoming leaders must act...

Energy-starved S.Africa offers tax breaks to boost green power

Starting March 1, "businesses will be able to reduce their taxable income by 125 percent of the cost of an investment in renewables", said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he presented his annual budget to parliament

CEO of South Africa’s public electricity company Eskom ousted

CEO Andre de Ruyter, who was undermined by scandals and unable to supply the country with electricity, was ousted on Wednesday, Eskom announced.