Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Guinea reaches final day of referendum campaign, with opposition missing /in /by

Guinea’s capital buzzed with activity as campaigning closed Thursday ahead of a referendum that could let junta leader Doumbouya seek the presidency.

US threatens to destroy $9 million contraceptive stockpile in Belgium, sparking protests /in /by

Dozens of women’s rights activists protested outside the US embassy in Brussels on Thursday, decrying potential Trump administration plans to destroy a $9 million stockpile of life-saving contraceptive supplies intended for women in conflict zones and ...

UN at 80: global leaders gather next week for UNGA in New York /in /by

World leaders will gather in New York next week for the UN General Assembly and Secretary-General António Guterres has framed the meeting as a critical opportunity for problem-solving, not point-scoring, against a backdrop of raging conflicts, climate ...

Tensions rise in eastern Congo as M23 rebels parade troops /in /by

The parade comes just weeks before Congo, Rwanda and mediators are expected to sign a peace deal in Washington

Protests erupt in Nantes over Macron’s public service cuts /in /by

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Nantes on Thursday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its plans to cut funding for public services.

Sardine shortage fuelled by climate change and overfishing hits French markets /in /by

The shortage, experts say, comes down to overfishing and climate change, with warming waters reducing plankton and shrinking sardine populations. Much of the supply comes from Morocco, now struggling to keep up with demand.

Fifty couples marry at iconic Danish landmarks during Golden Days Festival /in /by

Fifty couples from around the world were married at some of Denmark’s most iconic cultural landmarks as part of this year’s Golden Days Festival, whose theme is Love.

Fire destroys historic Keyvanlar Mansion in Bolu’s Mudurnu district /in /by

A major fire broke out late at night at the historic three-storey Keyvanlar Mansion in the Seyrancık neighbourhood of Mudurnu, Bolu, emergency services said.

Denmark leads NATO exercise with 550 troops in Greenland /in /by

Denmark is leading a major NATO military exercise in Greenland with more than 550 troops from Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and Norway, the Danish military said.

Caesars Palace Casino project in Times Square denied license amidst strong opposition /in /by

A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the the...