Entries by Rédaction Africanews

US criticises Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal

The United States has sharply criticised Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid agreement worth more than one billion dollars.

Malaria vaccine rollout shows promise for children in Cameroon

Some mothers in Cameroon said they saw vast improvements in their children's health after the rollout of malaria vaccines.

Kenya floods leave roads impassable in Syokimau

Motorists and residents in Syokimau, Machakos County, just southeast of Nairobi, are facing major disruption after heavy rains triggered flooding in the area.

China drops tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini

A Chinese policy giving African nations tariff-free access to its market came into effect on Friday. The deal lasts two years and covers 53 of the continent’s 54 nations. Only Eswatini is excluded over its ongoing ties with Taiwan.

Waste pickers in Nairobi boost recycling skills by playing a board game

Waste pickers in the Kenyan capital are being trained how to be more productive and help the environment - by playing a board game. They learn about the circular economy, sustainable practices and how to advocate for their own needs.

DRC’s ex-president Joseph Kabila dismisses US sanctions as “politically motivated”

Former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila has dismissed newly imposed US sanctions against him as "unjustified and politically motivated."

New Orleans’ Jazz Fest honors Jamaican heritage

This year the pavilion honors Jamaica with native food, drinks and artists across the island, including communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Rebel alliance seizes key Tessalit military camp in northern Mali

Tuareg separatists and jihadists have been waging a unified battle to bring down the country's junta.

Leader of Tunisia’s UGTT union calls for end to internal divisions

At a rally on Friday to mark International Workers Day, the head of Tunisia’s General Labour Union called for members to unite and overcome internal divisions.

Migrants risk hunger and drowning on route from Horn of Africa to Yemen

The Eastern Route from the Horn of Africa to Yemen is one of the world’s deadliest migration paths, with over 900 deaths or disappearances in 2025. But desperate migrants keep making the journey, despite knowing the risks.