Entries by Rédaction Africanews

World leaders gather in Brazil for G20 summit amid global tensions /in /by

The summit comes at a challenging time, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the recent U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump

Detainees released in Burundi as part of effort to reduce overcrowding in prisons /in /by

Burundi has started to release certain prisoners as part of an attempt to reduce overcrowding in the country's 11 prisons. The nation's president said he viewed the move as an opportunity for those released to contribute to the country.

Hundreds dead, thousands infected in Sudan’s months-long cholera outbreak /in /by

A recent statistic from the Sudanese Ministry of Health on Nov. 15 revealed that the number of cholera cases has risen to 24,604, including 699 deaths, while the disease has spread to 11 of Sudan's 18 states.

South Africa: Ramaphosa urges safe resolution in Stilfontein Mining standoff /in /by

“The Stilfontein mine is a crime scene,” Ramaphosa said, adding that police must secure the area while ensuring the miners' safe return...."

Dozens of health workers on trial in Turkey accused of causing infant deaths /in /by

47 people in Turkey, including healthcare professionals, have gone on trial for their alleged involvement in a private healthcare scheme resulting in infant deaths. It's one the largest healthcare scandals the country has seen in recent years.

Mali secures $160m settlement from Resolute Mining in tax dispute /in /by

Australian gold miner Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military-led government $160 million (£126m) to resolve a tax dispute, following the detention of the company’s British CEO and two colleagues.

Section of Malian military calls for the resignation of the PM /in /by

A section of the Malian military known as the Collective of military defense (CDM) is accusing Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga of "treason" and "denunciation" following his criticism of the ruling generals.

Abuja festival focuses on African culture in the digital age /in /by

The three-day inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival took place last week in various venues across the Nigerian capital.

Meet one of the teams patrolling Senegal’s waters to rescue migrants on small boats /in /by

For migrants hoping to reach the Canary islands from West Africa in the hopes of a better life, the journey is one of the most dangerous in the world. Assane Seye, a commander in the Senegalese navy, is among those patrolling the sea to rescue migrants.

Heroin addiction crisis in Kenya: A growing challenge /in /by

The drug, which once only passed through Kenya on its way to Europe and America, is now increasingly being sold within the country, especially along its coastal regions, where addiction is rampant.