Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya faces backlash over proposed U.S.-funded Ebola facility

Protests against a planned U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya have intensified, leaving one person reportedly dead and prompting legal challenges.

Born on the road: Aid cuts leave refugee mothers with nowhere to turn

When labour pains struck Sudanese refugee Maude Ahmad Fadala, there was no clinic nearby, no transport and no money to reach a hospital. Hours later, weakened by illness and stranded on a dirt road in northern Central African Republic, she gave birth w...

Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on

Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.

Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill faces further review?

Ghanaian President John Mahama has said a controversial bill that would further restrict LGBTQ+ rights will undergo legal scrutiny before it can become law.

Ghana temporarily halts repatriation sign-ups in South Africa

Ghanaian authorities have suspended new registrations for a programme helping citizens return home from South Africa, following an overwhelming response from applicants.

Kenyan president defends controversial US-backed Ebola facility

Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the country

Ghana, UK sign growth partnership deal to address education and job creation

Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and create thousands of opportunities for people.

FIFA launches World Cup’s state-of-the-art broadcast hub in Dallas

The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.

US to slash visa processing sites in Africa from 50 to 20

The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.

Benin’s new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip

Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers