Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Somali migrant boat accident survivors arrive home in Mogadishu

There were emotional scenes at the airport in the Somali capital as they were reunited with their families.

Vote counting underway in Ghana in tight presidential race

President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the allowed two terms in office.

Syria’s government has fallen after a lightning offensive by insurgents

It was the first time opposition forces had reached Damascus since 2018 when Syrian troops recaptured areas on the outskirts of the capital following a yearslong siege

Marrakesh film festival top award goes to the Palestinian film ‘Happy Holidays’

Palestinian director Scandar Copti's family drama ‘Happy Holidays’ wins top award, the Etoile d'Or, at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

Ivory Coast: 26 killed in minibus crash

Authorities say a crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28

Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Highlighting Global Inclusion

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals from five continents and who are key figures in his reform agenda

Kenya denies police resignation claims in Haiti

Kenya's police chief has denied media reports that more than a dozen Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have resigned over unpaid wages for the past three months

Polls open in general election in Ghana

Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country hit by one of the worst economic crises in a generation

Following deadly Mozambique protests NGO reports higher death toll

Dozens killed in Mozambique amid clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces sparked by October's disputed presidential elections says NGO

Burkina Faso Prime Minister Sacked And Government Dissolved

Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday