Entries by Rédaction Africanews

GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause

Led by an online youth collective, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.

Ivory Coast leader urges young people to vote in presidential poll

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in office in the election due to take place on 25 October.

Ivorian presidential candidate’s offers youth a message of hope

Jean-Louis Billon was on the campaign trail in Abidjan’s working class neighbourhood of Abobo on Saturday.

Child soldiers released by South Sudan’s People’s Defence Forces prepare for civilian life

South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.

Madagascar coup leader sworn is as president, promises new elections within two years

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president. Colonel Michael Randrianirina took the oath of office on Friday - just three days after leading the takeover that saw president Andry Rajoelina flee th...

Culinary innovator Fatmata Binta appointed FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.

Culinary innovator Fatmata Binta appointed FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.

Fighting in North Darfur sees number of displaced people triple

Fighting in North Darfur’s embattled capital of el-Fasher has tripled the number of displaced people this year alone in Tawila, a town about 60 kilometers away, said a UN migration agency official.

Son of late Libyan leader ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail

After 10 years in prison without charge, a Lebanese judge has ordered the release of Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi. But it’s on condition that he pays $11 million bail, something his lawyers say they will contest.

Residents of Garoua protect home of Cameroonian opposition leader ahead of election results

After Cameroon's presidential election on 12 October, both parties have claimed victory, despite official results not expected for another week. In the port city of Garoua in northern Cameroon, supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma are keeping ...