Entries by Rédaction Africanews

African trade unions want Saudi Arabia probed for worker abuse, racism /in /by

A group of African-led trade unions urged the U.N.-backed International Labor Organization on Wednesday to create its highest-level inquiry into Saudi Arabia, citing abuses of migrant workers

Nigerians struggle to afford rams for Eid celebrations as inflation soars /in /by

As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for Eid al-Adha, the rising cost of living is casting a shadow over celebrations.

U.S. vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire /in /by

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it was not linked to the release of hostages, saying it would embolden Hamas militants.

Congo, Chad, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia hit by U.S. travel ban /in /by

The new ban includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen

DRC authorities ban media reporting on ex-president Kabila, party /in /by

The head of Congo's media regulator defended the decision, saying it was in line with a government embargo on the activities of Kabila's People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy

Burundians go to the polls in first legislative elections since 2020 /in /by

The election on Thursday is widely seen as a test of President Evariste Ndayishimiye's leadership.

Chinese president hails Belarus as a ‘true friend’ /in /by

Xi Jingping made the comments during a three-day visit by his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko.

Muslims from around the world begin annual pilgrimage to Mecca /in /by

Over the coming days, they will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago.

Experts warn of an increase in Glacier-related risks from climate change /in /by

Weather experts have warned of an increase in Glacier-related risks from climate change. Glacier-related risks are becoming a global reality, says Celeste Saulo, head of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).