Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Businessman who blew whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal

A businessman who confessed to being a fixer who delivered bribes to South African government officials, lawmakers and others in a corruption scheme that enraged the nation avoided jail time in a plea deal announced Thursday by state prosecutors.

Mbadde, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute

Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses

Somali fishing industry leader says piracy puts livelihoods at risk

An increase in armed assaults on vessels off the coast of Somalia have raised fears of a resurgence of maritime insecurity in the region.

Typhoon Kalmaegi: At least 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages.

Lebanon lifts travel ban on Muammar Gaddafi’s son and reduces bail

Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained without trial for nearly a decade for allegedly withholding information about the fate of a Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim cleric.

ICC confirms charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony

The case is seen as a major test for the ICC as it explores how to advance proceedings in situations where suspects are unlikely to be arrested.

Post-election protests trigger economic losses in Cameroon {Business Africa}

Post-Election Unrest Brings Douala to a Halt while Africa Moves to Close $90bn Annual Infrastructure Gap as Luanda Summit Backs 5% Agenda to Unlock Domestic Capital

Families mourn over 188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi

In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching.

Cameroon’s president calls for calm following post-election violence

Days of deadly protests followed the announcement that 92-year-old Paul Biya had won an eighth term in office.

Moroccans mark 50th anniversary of Green March into Western Sahara

The mass demonstration pushed Spain to hand over control of the disputed territory, paving the way for Morocco’s takeover.