Entries by Rédaction Africanews

MSF: Hundreds subject to torture and sexual violence following RSF takeover of El-Fasher /in /by

International NGO Doctors without Borders, or MSF, says hundreds of people have been victims of torture and sexual violence since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State.

Indigenous protesters halt COP30, demand seat at table in Amazon standoff /in /by

Approximately 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference (COP30) on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes Friday, culminating in a symbolic dialogue where the conference president held a protester's baby ...

Novartis reveals new drug to fight malaria resistance and transmission /in /by

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has unveiled a next-generation malaria treatment that not only demonstrates a 97% cure rate but also blocks disease transmission, representing a potential breakthrough in combating drug-resistant strains of the deadl...

Uncertainty surrounds location of 19 migrants deported to Ghana /in /by

Nineteen West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana have been moved to undisclosed locations under armed guard, their lawyer revealed Thursday, raising alarms about the fate of migrants removed under the Trump administration's cont...

Ghana’s growth prospects strengthen amidst increasing investor confidence /in /by

Ghana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation "back, strong, credible, and open for business" during his 2026 budget...

Ramaphosa says Palestinians who arrived in South Africa will not be turned back /in /by

Dozens of Palestinians who arrived in South Africa on a chartered flight will not be turned back, President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Friday.

UN orders probe into alleged atrocities in Sudanese city of Al-Fashir /in /by

Its resolution also called on the investigative team to "identify, where possible" suspected perpetrators in a bid to ensure they are "held accountable".

Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict /in /by

Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.

Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef /in /by

Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.