Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Delegates meet in Colombia to address global biodiversity crisis

Global environmental leaders convene on Monday in Cali, Colombia, to evaluate the declining biodiversity worldwide and the pledges made by nations to safeguard plants, animals, and essential habitats.

Two dead, 22 rescued after migrant boat capsizes in rough seas near Greek Island

The bodies of the missing one man and one woman were recovered in the early hours of Monday...

16th BRICS summit: a test of Moscow’s influence in world affairs

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host leaders for the 16th annual BRICS summit, on teusday aiming to demonstrate that Moscow remains engaged on the global stage showcasing BRICS coalition as a counterbalance to Western influence in internatio...

WHO chief in Kigali as Rwanda moves closer to “stopping Marburg outbreak”

"No-one tested positive for Marburg, which is great news that we do not have community transmission for Marburg, that is also a key indicator and we are going to continue. It is not the end but a great step forward towards stopping this outbreak," Rwan...

At least 22 arrested at #EndSARS memorial protest freed by Lagos police

The Lagos State police command has freed at least 22 individuals detained during the #EndSARS memorial protest on Sunday.

Seven-story block collapses in northern Nairobi, tenants of adjacent buildings evacuated

Two adjacent buildings have exhibited signs of structural failures, and tenants have been evacuated.

Sudan: As fighting rages, food kitchens barely maintain supply

The Takias as the yare known locally mainly rely on funding from UN agencies and donations from overseas Sudanese, but since the beginning of this year, the Takias have been facing severe shortage of funds and supplies.

Cholera fears as Sudan faces a worsening water crisis

As the civil war rages on in Sudan, in addition to food shortages, residents in the capital Khartoum are grappling with a worsening water crisis.

Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu reach hostage deal with Hamas

Families and supporters of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas said the moment to sit down and negotiate their release was long overdue.

Putin says BRICS countries will drive economic growth in coming years

He was speaking at the bloc’s business forum which comes ahead of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan from 22-24 October.