Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mercury in Senegal mines endangers families

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children are paying a hidden price for the country’s gold rush

What is Sidi Ould Tah’s Vision for the AfDB?

As the elections for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approach, scheduled for May 29 in Abidjan, one of the notable candidates is Sidi Ould Tah, former Mauritanian minister and former Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic ...

Cristiano Jr. joins Portugal Under-15 team

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named in Portugal’s under-15 squad

WTO Chief urges cooperation in Japan trade talks

The World Trade Organization Director General is in Japan for a three-day visit, where she met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo

US admits White South African refugees amid controversy

The Trump administration has admitted 49 white South Africans as refugees, citing racial persecution claims, despite strong denials from the South African government, sparking debate over the move's legitimacy and the U.S. refugee policy

France and Algeria in deepening diplomatic crisis amid Tit-for-Tat expulsions

The diplomatic rift has significant implications beyond politics. France and Algeria share deep economic ties, with trade between the two nations reaching nearly €12 billion in 2023.

Moroccan paralympic champion Aymane El Haddaoui eyes LA 2028 after Paris glory

El Haddaoui’s story is one of transformation—from a sidelined footballer to a world-class athlete—and now, a national symbol of perseverance and pride for Morocco.

Kenya welcomes Finnish President Stubb for state visit

On Monday, Kenya and Finland signed two agreements on political consultations, peace mediation, and conflict resolution

Chimpanzee Beats Reveal Rhythmic Roots of Human Communication, New Study Finds

The findings now raise the possibility that the human capacity for rhythm—and by extension, music and language—may be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past.

Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam quits as opposition party leader

Thiam blamed 'judicial harrassment' for his decision to leave the presidency of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI). The party was due to meet on Monday to name an interim leader