Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Man sues US firm after wife killed in Africa Hippo attack

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip, alleging it failed to ensure their safety and did not adequately screen and supervise the tou...

24 killed in bus-truck collision in Zimbabwe

The bus was travelling from the capital, Harare, to Beitbridge with 65 passengers on board.

Congolese musician killed while filming music video in conflict-hit Goma

Idengo was renowned for his politically charged songs that criticized both the government and rebels. His latest track, Bunduki (Swahili for “weapon”), condemned the rebel occupation of Goma.

Zelensky to address African Union Summit via video amid opposition

President Zelensky says he will be attending the upcoming African Union summit via video link despite some opposition

Nigerian lawmakers approve $200 million to offset shortfall from US health aid cuts

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with more than 200 million people, was among the top ten recipients of aid from the U.S. Agency for International Development in 2023.

Aga Khan V meets Portuguese President after father’s passing

The Aga Khan V, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini, met with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Lisbon on Thursday

Ramaphosa pays tribute to 14 peacekeepers repatriated from DRC

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated to the country

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo’s party contests the conviction of its officials

The Ivorian justice system sentenced Damana Adia, also known as Pickass, and Koua Justin, two officials from the PPA-CI, to ten years in prison without bail for public disorder and incitement to insurrection related to the pre-election violence of 2020.

Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s Valentine’s rose exports

It's peak season for Kenya's rose exporters as they prepare Valentine's bouquets.
But the rise of a pest and stringent EU rules to keep the bugs out of Europe are making a dent in their profits this year.

Humpback whale swallows, then releases, kayaker in Chilean Patagonia

A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed.