Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN warns of worsening Ebola outbreak and El Niño-driven hunger threat

Officials from the UN and international aid agencies gathered in Geneva on Monday to discuss increasing threats of heatwaves in Europe, an intense Ebola outbreak in Africa, and an anticipated food crisis driven by weather events such as El Niño.

South Africa’s appeals court grants Lungu’s family burial right

A legal battle over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's remains will be buried may be over, more than a year after he died, as South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of his family and rejected the Zambian government's cl...

African cities back pact to shape future of data centers

African cities are joining a global effort to shape the future of data centers. As demand for digital infrastructure surges, leaders are pushing for new rules to balance technological growth with energy and environmental concerns.

Kenya: Blind tailor breaking boundaries

A tailor who lost his sight completely due to glaucoma has found ingenious ways to continue sewing accurately.
When Charles Kibe lost his sight in 2017, he also lost customers, but now his business is thriving.

BRICS security meeting concludes in New Delhi amid global uncertainty

BRICS nations concluded a two-day meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with senior officials focusing on growing geopolitical tensions, economic challenges and global security concerns.

School offers migrant children alternative to irregular migration

Established by a local organization supporting migrants and refugees, the educational center provides lessons in French, Arabic, and mathematics to children who are often living in highly vulnerable conditions.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan for talks as US-Iran try to finalise peace deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks with top Pakistani officials mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on bringing a permanent end to the Middle East war.

Congolese chefs put high-end spin on traditional cuisine

Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.

IMF’s new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa

The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.

Kenyan health minister halts controversial US-backed Ebola site

Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.