Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Atlanta bets on its film future amid industry slowdown

Atlanta, long known as the Hollywood of the South, saw a boom in recent years thanks to blockbuster superhero films like Superman and hit TV series. But movie production across Georgia has slowed, with much of it moving overseas.

Nigeria begins evacuation of Its citizens stranded in Iran

Authorities say no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far and that officials are stationed at the Armenian border to assist all evacuees.

Thousands of white South Africans repatriate as US safety fears grow

Thousands of white South Africans are returning home after years abroad, reversing a long-standing trend of emigration. Many are reclaiming citizenship through a government portal launched after the repeal of a 1995 law that had stripped citizenship fr...

New Uganda Visa-free entry for 40 countries, excluding US and EU

Uganda has announced visa-free entry for nationals of 40 countries, excluding the United States and European Union nations from this list. This is a new measure.

DR Congo authorities begin investigations into drone strike

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday that they had begun investigations into the drone attack that targeted the residence of a UN staff member, killing a French aid worker.

African reactions grow as Middle East escalation raises economic concerns

Reactions are mounting across Africa as tensions escalate in the Middle East following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliation across the region.

US deports four more migrants to Eswatini under controversial scheme

Four additional men deported from the United States have arrived in Eswatini, a lawyer and prison official confirmed Thursday, as Washington expands its third-country deportation program.

Libya PM Dbeibah reshuffles government in bid to boost services

Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has reshuffled his UN-backed government, saying Thursday he wanted to improve its performance.

Global Loss and Damage Fund Offers Hope as Africa Faces Rising Climate Costs {Business Africa}

Africa is waiting for real financing from the global Loss and Damage Fund designed to help countries cope with climate-related destruction.

From the Strait of Hormuz to African markets: Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing up global oil prices—dri...

East Africa flood: death toll tops 110 as heavy rains wreak havoc

The death toll from devastating floods and landslides across East Africa has surpassed 110, with at least 64 people killed in Ethiopia and 50 in Kenya, as torrential rains continue to batter the region, destroying homes and displacing thousands.