Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Burkina Faso’s military leader focuses on economic autonomy

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led the country since a 2022 coup, want to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.

Boat fleeing rebel offensive capsizes in Congo, killing 22

The majority of victims were people fleeing the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

Honoring black heritage: Shuck One’s upcoming exhibit at Pompidou Center

French street artist Shuck One is paying tribute to influential Black figures who have shaped France's contemporary history, both on the mainland and in its overseas territories.

Study finds world’s mountain glaciers melting faster than ever before

They're shrinking at more than twice the speed of the early 2000s, raising concerns about sea levels.

UN: more support needed for children born from misconduct by personnel

The United Nations Under Secretary General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance has said that more support is needed for children born from misconduct by UN personnel.

State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts.

Macron to Trump: Don’t be weak on Putin—Ukraine’s fate at stake

'You can’t be weak in the face of President Putin. It’s not you, it’s not your trademark, it’s not in your interest. How can you then be credible in the face of China if you’re weak in the face of Putin?'”

Blood clot ends French basketball star Victor Wembanyama’s season

The player is beginning treatment immediately and he is expected to make a full recovery.

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

Deputy Education Minister Martin Tako Moi said Thursday “an average of 12 students had been collapsing in Juba city every day."