Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Small boat crossings by migrants in northern France on the rise

From the start of the year, over 20,000 men, women, and children have made it to the United Kingdom – which is 7,000 more than during the equivalent period in 2024. At least 15 individuals have perished while trying to cross.

Amnesty denounces ‘climate of terror’ as Guinea junta steps up disappearances

Guinea's military authorities have tried hard to silence demands for elections and a return to civilian rule

What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US

“And getting millions to download a new app is no small feat, to say the least,” Goldman added.

AI videos falsely show Kenyan President resigning following deadly protests

”I am tired, and I have accepted that I have failed to rule this country. 2027 is too far. I have accepted it is one term," the AI-generated Ruto said in the video.

Russian minister found dead hours after being dismissed

The Kremlin did not give a reason for the firing of Roman Starovoit, who served as transport minister since May 2024. A criminal probe was launched into the death, and investigators saw suicide as the most likely cause, according to the investigation a...

Trump says to impose 25-pct tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other countries

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, beginning Aug.

Cairo telecom fire injures 14, disrupts internet nationwide

The blaze broke out in an equipment room of Telecom Egypt and led to a temporary disruption of telecom services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement

More than 1,200 migrants arrive in Crete amid influx from Libya

At least 1,200 migrants have been detained in the Greek islands of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days following a surge in arrivals from Libya.

Egypt: Fire at telecom company causes internet, phone outage

The blaze broke out in an equipment room of Telecom Egypt and led to a temporary disruption of telecom services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement

Top South African official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates

“politicians, law enforcement, SAPS (South African Police Service), metro police and correctional services, prosecutors, judiciary” were being "controlled by drug cartels and as well as business people.”