Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenyan activists reportedly abducted in Uganda while supporting Bobi Wine

The incident has sparked immediate concern from human rights organizations. Amnesty International Kenya, the Law Society of Kenya, and VOCAL Africa issued an open letter demanding the Ugandan government disclose the activists’ whereabouts and ensure th...

Ramaphosa urges Israel to free detained South Africans

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that Israel needed to immediately release South African activists detained by Israeli armed forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla overnight.

Morocco reels in aftermath of violent clashes between protesters and police

After two people were shot during clashes in Leqliaa on Wednesday night, inhabitants assessed the damage in cities like Oujda, where protests had also turned violent.

Six countries encourage peaceful dialogue in Madagascar crisis

Anti-government protesters in Madagascar declared a "strategic pause" on Thursday, pausing a week of youth-led demonstrations as international diplomats intensified calls for constructive dialogue to resolve a political crisis sparked by allegations of...

Niger River boat accident kills at least 26 people in Nigeria

An accident involving a boat carrying passengers on the Niger River in north-central Nigeria has killed at least 26 people, an official said Wednesday.

Elon Musk becomes first person ever worth $500 billion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the first person in history to reach a personal net worth of more than half a trillion dollars.

Africa’s freshwater fish under threat as stocks decline

The next decade, scientists say, will determine whether Africa’s inland waters can be restored — or whether more species will be lost forever

Cameroon’s UNDP leader Bello Bouba Maïgari to challenge Paul Biya in Presidential race

Cameroon’s UNDP Leader Beloboumama Egari to Challenge Paul Biya in Presidential Race

U.N. security council approves new gang suppression force for Haiti

As gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince, the UN Security Council has approved a new international force to combat the violence. However, the announcement is being met with profound distrust from Haitians, who have seen previous missions fail to d...