Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Congolese chefs put high-end spin on traditional cuisine

Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.

IMF’s new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa

The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.

Kenyan health minister halts controversial US-backed Ebola site

Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.

Southern Lebanon’s displaced Shiites fear return of old divisions

Israel has ordered Shiite-majority communities to be emptied, accusing residents of supporting Hezbollah, while allowing Christian, Sunni and other residents to remain. That risks aggravating sectarian tensions that have been mostly dormant since Leban...

Longer, hotter heatwaves leading to rise in heat stress around the world

Heatwaves around the world are getting hotter and lasting longer according to a new study.

Scientists analysed a global dataset of human heat stress and found some subtropical countries are experiencing 50 more days per year of at least strong heat st...

Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist

It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents

Guinea bans export of raw gold in bid to boost revenues

Guinea outlaws the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource.

Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for its first win at a World Cup since 2014

Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup

Kenyan minister accused of role in recruiting civilians to fight for Russia

Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in Ukraine, and his family holds Labour Minister Alfred Mutua responsible

Cape Verde’s Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]

Cape Verde's Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]