Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Togo protest crackdown raises fears of worsening political crisis

Local civil society groups and social media influencers called for protests last month after the government announced a crackdown on demonstrations.

EU says diplomatic incident with Libya “a protocol issue”

Authorities in eastern Libya refused entry to three European ministers and the EU commissioner for migration on Tuesday on alleged entry violations, apparently after they stopped first in the rival Libyan capital of Tripoli in the west.

More migrants arrive as Greece suspends asylum applications

Over 500 migrants arrived at the Port of Lavrio near Athens Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from Libya

“Such good English”: Trump compliments Liberian president, a native English speaker

The exchange between Trump and Liberian president Joseph Boakai took place during a lunch which the White House hosted for five West African leaders. Liberia's official language is English.

Burkina Faso’s only eye doctor for children sees trauma of both play and conflict

Claudette Yaméogo , who started her practice late last year, said the work is daunting and often requires her to visit — at no cost — families who cannot afford care or cannot make their way to the hospital where she works

Greece blocks asylum claims after surge in migrant arrivals

More than 2,000 migrants have landed on the Mediterranean island of Crete since the weekend, according to coast guard figures, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 10,000

Kenya’s president defiant, backs security forces after deadly protests

President William Ruto said “enough is enough” and urged police to “shoot in the leg” those involved in looting and burning businesses

“Great economic potential in Africa”: five African leaders have lunch with Trump

The Trump administration branded the event as one of the steps it is taking to reshape its relationship with the African continent.

Top European court delivers series of damning rulings against Russia

Kidnapping Ukrainian children, torture, murder, rape, and downing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 in 2014: the European Court of Human Rights has found Russia guilty of these grave international law violations on Wednesday.

UN report reveals 4.6 million people struggling with food insecurity

Somalia is currently facing severe food insecurity, with 4.6 million individuals experiencing food shortages, as reported by the United Nations on Tuesday.