Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Police spokesperson calls rescue attempt of trapped miners ‘unsafe’ /in /by

In the past few weeks, over 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province, with many reported to be weak, hungry and sickly after going for weeks without basic supplies.

Ridley Scott brings “Gladiator” back to the big screens /in /by

24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing "Gladiator" back to the big screens

Rare Atlas lion cub celebrated in Morocco as an important moment in conservation /in /by

Conservationists in Morocco are celebrating the birth of a rare Atlas lion cub.
The cub is the newest member of a group of lions that once roamed North Africa.

COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists /in /by

While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.

The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency /in /by

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member U.N. was “just a club for people to get together, talk and have ...

Mike Tyson promises victory over Jake Paul in historic fight /in /by

Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul

S.African govt says won’t help thousands of illegal miners inside a closed mine /in /by

South Africa's government says it will not help an estimated 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

Violence continues to escalate in Haiti /in /by

Gangs appear to have taken advantage of a political crisis in the country to step up attacks. On Sunday, the country's transitional council fired interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, swiftly replacing him with a businessman

New era of sovereignty in Mali’s gold sector [Business Africa] /in /by

This week, we explore the dynamic changes in Mali's mining sector, as the government strengthens its control over gold resources. We also look at Tanzania's ambitions to boost its mining industry and Zimbabwe's real estate market as a safe haven for in...

Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty and retribution /in /by

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dra...