Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens of African countries.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The world body approved a non-binding resolution endorsing the so-called ‘New York Declaration’ by 142 votes in favor...

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooks world’s largest pot of jollof rice

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has added another culinary milestone to her record-breaking career, cooking what is believed to be the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

Verdict in war crimes trial of ex-DRC president Joseph Kabila delayed

Judges in the war crimes trial of former DRC president Joseph Kabila on Friday delayed their verdict in the case to consider new evidence.

Brazilians react to Supreme Court ruling against former president Jair Bolsonaro

From street party's to sombre vigils, Brazil's top court ruling against former president Jair Bolsonaro drew various reactions across Brazilian cities on Friday.

Top UN court rejects request by Equatorial Guinea to return seized Paris mansion

The UN’s top court has rejected a request by Equatorial Guinea to force the return of a Paris mansion seized by France as part of a corruption investigation into the son of the African nation’s president.

US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE put forward roadmap for peace in Sudan

The United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have put forward a proposal for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire.

Boat capsizes in Congo, killing at least 86, most of them students

A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan vice president facing treason charges

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir announced Thursday that he suspended Riek Machar as the country's first vice president, effectively ending the transitional government of unity that forestalled a return to full-blown war

Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out return to power

Speculation was rife in Benin that Yayi, who served as president between 2006 and 2016 was considering a run for the presidency