Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Residents in Botswana await results of the country’s general election, after polling stations close /in /by

Residents in Botswana are awaiting the results of the country's general election, now that polling stations have closed. Results are expected to be given within days. Wednesday's vote will determine if the ruling BDP will extend its 58 years in power, ...

Ten years since Compaoré’s overthrow: Burkina Faso’s decade of turmoil /in /by

Since Compaoré’s departure, Burkina Faso has seen three coups, two presidential elections, and a sharp rise in terrorist attacks. Although the country hoped for justice for historical crimes, Compaoré avoided prosecution by fleeing to Côte d'Ivoire, wh...

Thousands of refugees in Uganda struggle to get by, amid cuts in humanitarian aid /in /by

Amid progressive cuts in humanitarian aid, thousands of refugees in Uganda are struggling to feed themselves and their families. The UNHCR High Commissioner is calling the international community for more assistance. Many new arrivals in Uganda have fl...

Paris court sentences ex-Rwandan doctor to 27 years for 1994 genocide role /in /by

Three decades after the genocide, several witnesses travelled to Paris for the four-week trial.

Post-election protests in Mozambique leave 10 dead, dozens injured /in /by

Opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane, who came in second but claims victory, has called for renewed protests starting Thursday. Residents in Maputo, anticipating more unrest, were seen stocking up on essentials on Wednesday.

South Africa projects wider deficits and rising debt despite improved growth /in /by

The Treasury forecasted a 5.0% deficit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, up from the 4.5% expected, with next year’s deficit now estimated at 4.3% of GDP.

Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations – Report /in /by

A new Save the Children report reveals the number of grave violations committed against children in conflict reached their highest level ever in 2023, with over 31,000 documented cases, with an average of 32 children a day killed or maimed

Botswana counts votes after pivotal election /in /by

The election will determine the makeup of the southern African country's parliament, and lawmakers will later choose the president. The ruling party won won 38 of 57 contested seats in 2019

Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival /in /by

The 6th World Folklore Days drew more than 700 artists representing more than 30 troupes from 22 countries around the world. Performers from this year's guest of honor, Indonesia showed up in vibrantly colored costumes and gold headpieces, making their...

Paris’ Salon du Chocolat opens its doors /in /by

For five days, the event gathers together chocolate makers, pastry chefs, confectioners, cocoa producers, major brands, and food bloggers from around the world.