Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park.

Malawi: supply stocks improve, but fuel crisis far from over

For the first time in about five years, Malawi has managed to accumulate sufficient fuel stocks to last the country for 15 days. The government now wants to increase that number to 30 days - but the fuel shortage crisis is not yet over.

Zimbabwe agrees to staff-monitored programme with the IMF

The 10-month programme could potentially open the door to financial support from the Fund.

Shutdown of Kenya’s Koko biofuel firm wipes out clean cooking options

With Koko Networks shutting down its bioethanol fuel distribution system across Kenya, more than 3,000 Koko fuel points now stand idle, cutting off fuel access for over 1.5 million households that relied on the pay-as-you-go cooking system.

Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class

In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.

Top Russian intelligence officer in critical condition after Moscow shooting

Lt General Vladimir Alexeyev is the latest high-ranking military figure to be targeted in the capital since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Deadly Kwara massacre exposes Nigeria’s worsening security crisis

Nigeria is reeling after one of its deadliest attacks in recent months. Gunmen stormed a village in Kwara State, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross, as search teams continue to recover bodies. The massacre has once again highlighte...

Meet the Kenyan teaching robotics to children in rural areas

Jeremiah Kithinji had never touched a computer before he finished high school. A decade later, he is teaching robotics, and even took a team of Kenyans from Laikipia county to the World Robotics Olympiad in Singapore.

Hundreds of Libyans show support for slain son of Muammar Gaddafi

Seif al-Islam, who was shot dead on Tuesday, will be buried today in the town of Bani Walid which remains loyal to his family.

Why Ghana’s Parliament swapped suits for smocks

The "Fugu" Frontline: Why Ghana’s Parliament Swapped Suits for Smocks