Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Abortion access in Kenya continues to be hotly debated, amid deaths

In Kenya, abortion is only legal in certain circumstances, such as when a woman’s life or health is at risk. With limited access to legal abortion services, many women are forced to seek unsafe procedures outside the healthcare system.

Guinea to hold elections after controversial referendum

Less than a week after Guinea’s controversial constitutional referendum, the country’s prime minister says fresh presidential and legislative elections will be held this year.

Seychelles votes amidst backdrop of drug and environmental concerns

Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing pressing domestic issues like a worsening drug crisis and environmental threats as they choose their next president an...

Netherlands and Uganda reach deal on centres for rejected asylum seekers

Outlined in a Letter of Intent, it will see African migrants deported from the Netherlands to a transit centre in Uganda, en route to their home countries.

Trump pushes TikTok sale to American investors

Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would give American investors control of the app’s powerful algorithm, with more details expected in the coming weeks.

Ethiopia, Niger plan to build nuclear plants with Russia’s Rosatom

Officials from both countries made the announcements during a nuclear energy forum in Moscow.

African leaders demand equity and UN reform, decrying marginalization

With a powerful, unified voice, African leaders addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week, issuing a stark call for a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.

Finance workers in South Korea stage first general strike rally in three years

Thousands of finance workers in South Korea staged a general strike in Seoul on Friday, demanding higher wages and shorter working hours in the country’s banking sector.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi triggers flood and landslide warnings

Typhoon Bualoi weakened into a storm after striking the eastern Philippines overnight, sweeping through central islands on Friday where tens of thousands had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone villages.

Japan cuts Africa exchange initiative amid increased immigration fears

The programme with Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania had aimed to foster cultural and social exchanges.