Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

While cases first recorded in October have spread to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, nearly half of the deaths, 74, were reported this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control said this week, with local partners describing the recent rise in fatalities ...

China vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as trade war with U.S. escalates

Following a new round of tariffs imposed by the U.S., China has announced a dramatic increase in its own tariffs on American goods

Uncertainty as US alters emergency food aid strategies in Somalia

Humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients in Somalia expressed concerns and uncertainty on Teusday.

US official reaffirms Washington’s commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit

The conflict in eastern Congo escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced and seized the strategic city of Goma, followed by Bukavu in February, spreading their footprint in the mineral-rich region.

Kafui Dogbe revives giant puppetry in Togo

Kafui Dogbe and her team transform recycled materials into giant puppets in Togo

Instability hits global markets as Trump tariffs kick in

Trump's latest tariffs include a massive 104% levy on U.S. imports of Chinese products. Trump’s tariffs hit dozens of economies, representing the biggest disruption to global trade since the 1930s

New round of bilateral talks between Russia and US to take place in Istanbul

Officials from Moscow and Washington will meet in Istanbul for a new round of bilateral talks on April 10. Ukraine will however "absolutely not be on the agenda", according to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

South Sudan backtracks on decision to not accept deportee from US in visa row with Washington

South Sudan's transitional government has reversed its decision of refusing entry to a man deported from the US, of whom it initially said that he was a DRC citizen. The decision comes in the midst of a visa row with Washington, which issued a blanket ...

Kabila plans return to DR Congo amid growing crisis

On April 8th, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila broke his silence after several years, announcing his imminent return to the Democratic Republic of Congo