Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Guinea’s first presidential election after coup set for December 28 /in /by

Guinea is set to hold its first presidential election on December 28 since the 2021 military coup, following a decree broadcast on state television.

Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly protests /in /by

President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday in response to escalating, youth protests over severe water and electricity shortages, a crisis the United Nations reports has left at least 22 people dead and over 100 injured in the most si...

Steam at a crossroads: can Morocco’s ancient hammams endure? /in /by

For centuries, the communal hammam has been the beating heart of Moroccan social life, a sanctuary for cleansing and connection.

Sudden heavy rains trigger rescues and evacuations in northern Spain /in /by

At least 20 litres of rain per square metre fell in just 15 minutes on Sunday, unleashing flash floods across Spain’s Zaragoza province and leaving vehicles stranded.

Stowaway found dead in plane’s landing gear after flight from Europe /in /by

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, are investigating the death of a stowaway found Sunday in the landing gear of an American Airlines plane.

Nigeria:Dangote refinery resumes petrol sales in naira /in /by

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reinstated the sale of petrol in the local Nigerian naira, reversing a brief suspension that had sparked concerns over fuel availability and pricing stability in Africa's largest economy.

Was Spain’s amnesty law condemned by 16 countries and the EU? /in /by

Viral posts and media coverage claimed that 16 European countries had taken a stand criticising Spain's amnesty law. Others said the European Commission even labelled it a "democratic anomaly." Is this true?

Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining company over toxic spill /in /by

Dozens of Zambian farmers have filed a lawsuit against Chinese company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), alleging that a massive toxic spill from its mining waste dam has contaminated their land and water, posing severe health risks and demanding millions in co...

World’s tallest bridge opens to traffic in China’s Guizhou province /in /by

The world's tallest bridge opened to traffic on Sunday morning in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou.

Presidential campaign kicks off in Uganda ahead of January 2026 general election /in /by

Uganda's electoral commission released an official campaign schedule for all eight presidential candidates.