Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world /in /by

Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.

Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce Gen. Horta N’Ta as junta leader /in /by

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after the country’s presidential election.

San Diego Zoo Welcomes Rare Fossa Triplets /in /by

With an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise awareness and support for safeguarding Madagascar’s unique wildlife.

Authorities to open investigation into the fire as death toll rises to 55 /in /by

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency services fought to control the fire for a second day.

Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from next year’s G20 summit /in /by

In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20

Apple sued over conflict minerals linked to DRC and Rwanda /in /by

A US advocacy group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the company of using minerals tied to conflict and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Simandou iron ore: Guinea’s mega project set to transform global mining [Business Africa] /in /by

After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.

Attempted school abduction foiled by Kogi vigilantes /in /by

A vigilante group in Kogi State blocked an attempted raid on Kiri High School on Monday, stopping armed men from abducting students.

Several bodies condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau days after polls /in /by

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, just hours after the coup, the missions voiced their concerns over the arrest of the incumbent President, Embalo Sissoco and some of their agents.

Tinubu declares security emergency as kidnappings rock Nigeria /in /by

The president ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 security personnel on top of the 30,000 already approved, and the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect public figures and celebrities