Entries by Rédaction Africanews

First payments made to white farmers affected by land reforms in Zimbabwe

The government of Zimbabwe has announced an initial compensation of US$3 million for white farmers whose properties were taken under a contentious government initiative over twenty years ago.

Sudan accuses UAE of contributing to genocide

"The genocide against the Masalit is being perpetrated by the Rapid Support Force, composed mainly of Darfur Arabs, with the support and complicity of the United Arab Emirates ,"

EU and Egypt sign agreement to boost cooperation against organised crime

While the agreement stops short of authorising the transfer of personal data, it lays the groundwork for future collaboration in areas of urgent and mutual concern, such as terrorism and cross-border crime.

USA: Screening for “anti-Semitic activities” as grounds for visa refusal

President Donald Trump's administration will immediately begin considering "anti-Semitic activity" on social media and physical harassment of Jewish people as grounds for denying immigration benefits

Israel’s ambassador is ejected from an African Union event

“The new African Union Commission chairperson chose to introduce anti-Israel political elements,” the ambassador, Avraham Nigusse, asserted Tuesday on social media.

Madame Tusauds Hollywood unveils Viola Davis’ wax figure

Viola Davis said she felt like she was “in a dream” when she visited Madame Tussauds to see her wax figure before its official reveal

U.S. charges Americans convicted of coup attempt in Congo

The charges against the four men followed their repatriation to the U.S. on Tuesday. Prosecutors say the goal of the plot was to establish a new government known as New Zaire and install Christian Malanga, an apposition activist as its president

Catholic women strike against the “glass ceiling” in the Catholic Church

Around the world, Catholic women have started striking against the "glass ceiling" that they face within the Church. In France, the movement has also gained traction.

Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu arrested after rally

Prominent Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested Wednesday after addressing a political rally