Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

He has been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his dealings with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Over a million children vaccinated against polio in southern Malawi

The four-day campaign comes following the detection of a new polio case in late January.

Conservationists help save the eyesight of a rhino in Zimbabwe

They used his favourite foods to coax him into the tight space and then took steps to desensitise him to humans, allowing rangers to administer eyedrops.

At least 15 children killed in Sudan drone strike: UN

A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.

School in Kenya transforms learning for students with dyslexia

In the classroom everything is taught step by step with a multitude of props to help youngsters understand, whether the subject involves numbers or letters. Dyslexia affects around 10% of learners and represents a stumbling block to literacy

War devastates Sudan’s ancient acacia forest, threatening ecosystem

Nearly three years of conflict have reduced Sudan's historic Al-Sunut acacia forest south of Khartoum to barren fields of stumps, destroying a vital green shield against Nile floods and a haven for migratory birds from Europe.

Nigeria’s president signs amended Electoral Act into law despite push back

Critics are unhappy about the removal of a clause mandating the 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results.

Africa forges a trade future beyond AGOA [Business Africa]

With the global trade landscape rapidly shifting, AGOA's fitness for purpose has been questioned. While its imminent end is a blow for African exporters, it is a chance for governments to build a trade strategy that leverages the AfCFTA, embraces e-com...

Trump hosts Black History Month reception amid racial tensions

President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House for a Black History Month reception on Wednesday, less than two weeks after sparking bipartisan outrage by posting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates.

Russia has taken ‘over 1,000’ Kenyans to Ukraine: intelligence report

More than 1,000 Kenyans have gone to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, most of them tricked into signing military contracts, according to an intelligence report presented to Kenya's parliament.