Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Opposition candidate Salum Mwalimu concludes rally in Dar es Salaam

As Tanzania's election campaign concluded Monday, opposition candidate Salum Mwalimu held his final rally, emerging as the primary challenger to President Samia Suluhu Hassan in a vote overshadowed by the exclusion of major rivals and an intensifying g...

South Africa gives twice-yearly HIV prevention jab the green light

It is believed the lenacapavir shot could end HIV/Aids in the country within 14 to 18 years if enough people were to take it.

Kenya plane crashes near Kwale; 11 tourists feared dead

A small plane crashed in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday October 28 while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve, with 11 people feared dead,

Dozens of Palestinians buried in Gaza after Israel returns bodies

The bodies of 41 Palestinians were buried in Gaza on Monday after funeral prayers were held at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Nigerian billionaire plans expansion of Africa’s biggest oil refinery

The billionaire owner of Africa's largest refinery plans to expand its capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day to meet growing fuel needs in the continent and beyond.

US judge tries to block deportation of Salvadorian native to Liberia

Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week filed a notice of its plan to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the West African nation.

Benin’s main opposition party barred from 2026 presidential race

As the campaign gears up, all eyes will be on whether remaining candidates will face genuine competition — and whether Benin’s democratic reputation can withstand this exclusion.

Why old Presidents still win: generational tensions after Cameroon and Ivory Coast votes

As Africa’s median age stays below 20, the tension between old leadership and young populations is unlikely to disappear.

Protests in Cameroon following Paul Biya’s election as citizens demand change

President Paul Biya was announced as the winner of the elections extending his over four decades in power.

Hurricane Melissa set to hit Jamaica and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. Cuba is predicted to be next in its path.