Entries by Rédaction Africanews

At least 14 million children worldwide risk malnutrition, warns UNICEF

An estimated 14 million children are projected to experience interruptions in nutrition support and services due to recent and anticipated global funding reductions, significantly increasing their risk of severe malnutrition and mortality, as highlight...

US tariffs threaten South African industries, undermine livelihoods

According to the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, the new U.S. tariffs directly threaten around 35,000 jobs in the citrus sector. The United States is a major export market for South African citrus fruits

Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

While cases first recorded in October have spread to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, nearly half of the deaths, 74, were reported this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control said this week, with local partners describing the recent rise in fatalities ...

China vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as trade war with U.S. escalates

Following a new round of tariffs imposed by the U.S., China has announced a dramatic increase in its own tariffs on American goods

Uncertainty as US alters emergency food aid strategies in Somalia

Humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients in Somalia expressed concerns and uncertainty on Teusday.

US official reaffirms Washington’s commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit

The conflict in eastern Congo escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced and seized the strategic city of Goma, followed by Bukavu in February, spreading their footprint in the mineral-rich region.

Kafui Dogbe revives giant puppetry in Togo

Kafui Dogbe and her team transform recycled materials into giant puppets in Togo

Instability hits global markets as Trump tariffs kick in

Trump's latest tariffs include a massive 104% levy on U.S. imports of Chinese products. Trump’s tariffs hit dozens of economies, representing the biggest disruption to global trade since the 1930s

New round of bilateral talks between Russia and US to take place in Istanbul

Officials from Moscow and Washington will meet in Istanbul for a new round of bilateral talks on April 10. Ukraine will however "absolutely not be on the agenda", according to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.