Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Iran denies Australia allegations it was behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney /in /by

The Iranian government on Tuesday denied allegations it had played a role in organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia.

Global crisis: billions still without safe water and sanitation – WHO /in /by

Progress has been made in terms of improving sanitation and hygiene worldwide, but 2.1 billion people globally still lack access to safe drinking water.

Woody Allen’s appearance at Moscow film festival draws sharp condemnation from Ukraine /in /by

The ministry accused Allen of lending credibility to a festival aligning with Putin’s backers, and warned that culture must not be used to whitewash crimes or as a propaganda tool

Major warehouse fire in Hamburg’s port leaves six people injured /in /by

More than 21 hours after a huge warehouse fire broke out in the Port of Hamburg, 120 firefighters remained on site on Tuesday, battling flames and smouldering debris.

Residents of Uganda capital concerned about US deportations pact /in /by

Ugandans on Tuesday questioned an agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, highlighting the lack of parliamentary approval and that the deal eases political pressure on the country's authoritarian president.

Lucy and Selam fossils go on display in Europe for the first time /in /by

For the first time in history, two of the world’s most famous hominin fossils, ‘Lucy’ and ‘Selam’, have travelled from Ethiopia to Europe for public display.

Cholera spreads from Sudan to Chad, kills 63 in eastern province /in /by

The disease arrived in refugee camps hosting Sudanese civilians fleeing the conflict in their country in July. 938 cases are so far suspected in Ouaddai province in eastern Chad.

Kenyans outraged as British army pays just $174 to wildfire victims /in /by

“My home is closest to Lolldaiga Hills, so I suffered significant damages from the smoke of the fire. I also helped put out the fire,” said local resident Charles Ndungu, “to learn that people are receiving just 22,500 Kenya shillings ($174) is shockin...

Australia cuts ties with Iran over antisemitic attacks /in /by

Iran’s ambassador has been expelled, and Australian diplomats withdrawn from Tehran. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said this is the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an ambassador.