Entries by Rédaction Africanews

China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim meet in Beijing, pledge deeper ties

Xi and Kim, along with top officials from their countries, met on Thursday at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People a day after Kim attended a Chinese military parade alongside other foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin

Senegal’s Layene Sufi Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Thousands gathered in Dakar's Yoff neighbourhood to mark the day with chanting and prayers.

Ukraine moves to ban an Orthodox church it says is linked with pro-war Moscow church

The Ukrainian government has declared that a branch of the Orthodox Church has failed to sever its longstanding ties with Moscow — and could soon be banned.

Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrates Mawlid in Dakar

Thousands of members of Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood gathered overnight Thursday in Dakar to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, with prayers.

Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash

Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.

Uganda to train Central African Republic armed forces

After years of instability and collapse, the Central African Republic is scrambling to rebuild its armed forces. Kampala has in the past trained South Sudanese and Somali forces

Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival

Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s petrol unit may remain offline for months

It was due to restart on 20 September, but an industry monitor says major repairs and equipment replacement could keep the unit shut for longer.

Africa’s youth, tech, and green innovators reshape the continent’s business future

Africa’s Youth Take the Lead in Transforming Agriculture. Dakar Forum Highlights Innovation, Jobs, and Climate-Smart Solutions while Africa’s tech scene is reaching a new stage of maturity, with startups expanding overseas and exporting their solutions...

Port-au-Prince burst into color as Vodou followers gather for “march for peace”

Port-au-Prince burst into color as 200 Vodou followers gathered for a vibrant “march for peace” led by renowned priest Augustin Saint Clou.