Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cape Town’s Muslim community breaks Ramadan fast

The annual event attracts different cultures and religions, but started out as a protest against gentrification in Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly coloured houses and largely Muslim population

What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas?

President Ramaphosa said one part of the army would deploy in the Western Cape province, where Cape Town is located and which statistics say has around 90% of the country's gang-related killings

Presidential campaign starts in Congo-Brazzaville

The campaign for March's presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville begins on Saturday, with 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso seemingly assured of extending his decades in power

US and Israel launch attack on Iran as explosions are heard in Tehran

Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran’s capital, as witnesses reported smoke rising near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who hasn’t been seen publicly in days

South Africa starts mass vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

The outbreak threatens mass shortages of meat, job losses and millions of dollars in lost revenue as countries including China and Zambia ban South African meat exports

Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers arrested earlier this week

Conakry claimed the latest border dispute was the result of the unauthorised entry into the country by armed troops from Sierra Leone.

Benin’s annual arts festival gives centre stage to young designers

Alongside established designers, 12 young talents took part in a competition designed to reveal the stylistic voices of tomorrow.

Ghana says at least 55 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Its foreign affairs minister has been in Kyiv to discuss the fate of two nationals taken prisoner on the frontline.

South Africa: U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee applications each month

According to a contracting document, the U.S. is aiming to process 4,500 refugee applications each month from South Africa. This is in spite of South Africa insisting that white people in the country do not face persecution.

Civilians caught in crossfire as Pakistan–Afghan border clashes grow

Residents in Pakistan’s Bajaur district reported shells hitting civilian homes, with injured families taken to local hospitals as clashes spread across frontier areas.