Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Trump aid cuts: Ugandan authorities concerned as malaria season starts

Malaria season kicks off this month across much of Africa. This disease remains the deadliest on the continent, particularly affecting children.

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan

The travel advisory issued on Sunday stated that fighting was ongoing and that “weapons are readily available to the population.”

Delaney’s sculptures transforming Johannesburg

James Delaney aims for his vibrant metal sculptures in Johannesburg to uplift the mood of its gritty, sometimes dangerous neighbourhoods

World-renowned South African playwright dies, aged 92

Athol Fugard was best-known for his anti-apartheid plays with President Cyril Ramaphosa describing him as “the moral conscience of a generation”.

Gabon’s interim president to face three challengers in presidential poll

Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in a military coup in 2023, promising a return to democracy.

Young Senegalese women market agribusiness on YouTube

They've successfully launched their business by combining newly acquired skills in filmmaking and farming, using social media to market their produce online.

More misery for Gazans as prices soar after Israel halts food deliveries

Aid workers say it is endangering progress made during the six-week ceasefire to prevent famine.

Growing tension in South Sudan as cracks emerge in ruling coalition

As fears grow of a renewed full-blown civil war, the United States on Sunday ordered all its non-emergency staff to leave the country.

Pope rests as the Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news: after more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” ...

DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. The ...