Entries by Rédaction Africanews

“Black Star”: Amaarae’s new album returns to her Ghanaian origins

Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album "Fountain Baby" in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With "Black Star", the artist brings rythms and genres from her home ...

Sudan: cholera outbreak hits refugee camps hard

The war-torn country has seen a cholera outbreak slowly make its way through all states since July 2024. Among the most vulnerable parts of the population are refugees.

African nations hopeful to re-negotiate Trump tariffs, fear economic fallout

New trade tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump came into effect on Thursday. Countries like South Africa and Lesotho are also hard-hit and are still hoping to re-negotiate the tariffs in the face of potentially dire consequences for their econo...

Chad seeks long jail term for former Prime Minister Masra

The head of the Transformers Party is accused of disseminating messages of a xenophobic nature, criminal conspiracy and murder

Guinea-Bissau’s president sacks prime minister as election nears

The move is seen as the latest in a series of developments to position President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for a likely second term after elections due in November

Gaza: Israel’s plan to occupy city draws global condemnation

The decision, agreed in a late-night meeting of its security Cabinet, marks a further escalation of Israel's 22-month war on Gaza

Central African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) will hold its general elections on December 28, 2025, the country’s electoral authority announced Thursday.

Giant Puppet Animals Complete 20,000km Climate Journey to Arctic Circle

Organized by The Walk, the team behind the renowned Little Amal project, The Herds used art to spotlight the urgency of climate action, uniting communities across Africa and Europe in a creative call for environmental justice.

Trinidad and Tobago removes Christopher Columbus statue amid reckoning with colonial past

The statue of Christopher Columbus, a controversial fixture in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital for over a century, was finally removed on Wednesday as the Caribbean nation continues to confront its colonial legacy.

Uganda’s refugee children face education crisis amid soaring arrivals and funding shortfall

Since January 2025, nearly 600 people—many fleeing conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the DRC—have entered Uganda each day. Among them are thousands of children, many unaccompanied, who dream of continuing their education despite the overwhelming cha...