Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Boniface Kariuki, a Kenyan mask vendor shot at close range laid to rest

Kenyans on Friday attended the funeral of a civilian who died after being shot in the head at close range by a police officer in June.

Gaza’s scarcity of cash fuels desperation, sparks unusual trade

The cash crisis, worsened by Israeli restrictions and Gaza’s financial collapse, has become yet another layer of hardship for civilians already under siege.

Trump garners Nobel Peace prize nominations amid mixed global reactions

Still, critics argue that Trump’s record of sowing division undermines the spirit of the award, even as his supporters tout his diplomatic achievements.

Ruto’s $9M mega church sparks outrage amid Kenya’s crisis

"You can't talk about a political movement that can stop him from doing anything, because parliament is now a lapdog", Dr. Denis Galava said.

Semenya ruling shakes foundations of gender rules in sport

Two-time Olympic and three-time world 800m champion Caster Semenya, 34, was banned from competing in her favourite event from 2019 under a set of rules drawn up by athletics authorities due to her dominance.

Marrakech national festival: honoring the legacy of popular arts

The National Festival of Popular Arts is a key cultural event in Morocco, taking place every year in Marrakech under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.

ICC warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the war rages on

The Deputy Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court reported to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday about the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as civil war continues to impact the region.

Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal

The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the west of the country, authorities announced Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing remains the most popular - and deadliest - migration route from Africa to Europe.

“I can’t do nuttin’ for ya man”, Nigerian Minister quotes Flavour Flav in rejection of Trump policy

The quote follows reports by The Wall Street Journal that five African leaders participating in a summit at the White House from July 9-11 had received letters pushing them to accept migrants deported by the U.S. whose home countries refuse to take the...

Financial cooperation: Egypt and China sign key trade agreements

Egypt and China entered into three financial cooperation agreements on Thursday.
The main topics of discussion included the creation of agreements to facilitate trade in local currencies and the settlement of bilateral commercial payments in Egyptian p...