Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenyans mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga /in /by

In Nairobi, Kenyans took to the streets to pay tribute to the former prime minister, affectionately known as Baba.

UN warns: Global CO2 levels hit record high, fueling extreme weather /in /by

The World Meteorological Organisation said in its latest bulletin on greenhouse gases, an annual study released ahead of the U.N.’s annual climate conference, that C02 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s, and reached levels not seen in at lea...

Tributes pour in from across the world for the Kenya’s late Raila Odinga /in /by

The former prime minister was one of Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures despite failing five times to win the presidency.

Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage /in /by

Women and girls in rural Zimbabwe are reviving Nhanga, an ancient custom traditionally used to prepare girls to marriage, and transforming it into a forum to promote gender equality.

Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing /in /by

More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.

Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels /in /by

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.

Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament /in /by

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.

Madagascar military leader claims Presidency after coup /in /by

Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, said he expects to be sworn in as the Indian Ocean country’s new leader in the next few days.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Israel moves to reopen Rafah crossing /in /by

Aid trucks began rolling into Gaza on Wednesday as Israel moved closer to reopening the Rafah crossing after a tense dispute over the return of the bodies of dead hostages.