Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.

Kenya: President Ruto arrives in China for four-day state visit

Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.

Earth Day: Fighting microfibre pollution one laundry at a time

Synthetic fibres account for two-thirds of worldwide textile production, but it also creates microfibre pollution.

Heavy equipment needed to clear rubble destroyed in Israeli strike on Jabaliya

Israel’s military on Tuesday destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear the rubble in northern Gaza, Palestinian municipal authorities said.

Grand funerals of the Bôbô: Honoring the dead and celebrating unity

In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: the grand funerals, a sacred ritual designed to guide the souls of the deceased to the realm of their ancestors.

Egyptian-UK activist Alaa Abdel Fattah gets sick on hunger strike in prison

Alaa Abdel Fattah, one of Egypt's most prominent political prisoners, has been imprisoned almost continuously since 2014.

Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral list ahead of presidential election

Tidjane Thiam, leader of Ivory Coast's main opposition party, has been removed from the electoral list ahead of the October 25 presidential election. On Tuesday, April 22, the court ruled that Thiam had lost his Ivorian nationality, a decision that is ...

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday 26 April at Saint Peter’s Basilica

Francis has chosen to be laid to rest in the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.

Ghana: President Mahama suspends Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.

ECOWAS Meets in Ghana to Tackle Member Withdrawals

West African leaders are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso