Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Uganda: Police disrupt Bobi Wine’s election campaigns

Police fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda's main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.

London’s iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibition

UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods

Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.

Trump vows to freeze immigration from “Third World Countries” following Washington, DC shooting

US President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain what he meant by that or say which countries would be targeted.

Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut

With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.

Elephants’ calm response to drones opens new doors for observation – Study

A new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals

Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.

ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes power

The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night

Guinea-Bissau faces fresh uncertainty after disputed election and coup

Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro ...

Hong Kong: Death toll climbs as firefighters contain apartment blaze

Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city's deadliest blazes is n...