Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana

Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment. They also called for the release of those who were arrested during ...

Tunisians head to the polls to vote in presidential election, opposition calls for boycott

Tunisians are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said is neither free nor fair. Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term in office, is accused of trying to limit the number of can...

Democratic Republic of Congo kicks off vaccinations against mpox, following delays

As it tries to quell an outbreak of mpox, the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off vaccinations against the disease. 265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and US; they have been administered in Kivu province and Goma. DRC accounts for mo...

Crowds protest in Cape Town for an end to Israel-Gaza war, as conflict nears second year

Some waving Palestinian flags, crowds of protesters took to the streets of Cape Town to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza war. It comes as the conflict is on the brink of entering its second year, and as the death toll in Gaza climbs higher, with almost...

Johnny Depp takes on art world with new exhibition, ‘A Bunch of Stuff’

With a successful acting career under his belt, Johnny Depp is taking on the art world, launching an exhibition dubbed 'A Bunch of Stuff'. Described as an 'immersive exhibition', it features Depp's artworks from different stages of his life, including ...

Zimbabwe to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over land invasions of early 2000s

Zimbabwe's government is to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over the land invasions which took place in the country in the early 2000s. Initial compensation of 20 million dollars will be distributed to some of those who have been affected ...

The International Criminal Court unsealed war crimes arrest warrants for 6 Libyan suspects

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said his investigation has gathered evidence “indicating that Tarhunah residents have been subjected to crimes amounting to war crimes.

Paul Pogba’s 4-Year doping ban reduced to 18 months

France world cup winner Paul Pogba has seen his initial four-year doping ban cut to eighteen months, meaning that he should be able to be back on the pitch next year. It comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone. Addressing his fans, the 31 ye...

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses delegations at 19th Francophone Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed delegations from dozens of states and countries at the 19th Francophone summit, championing what he described as the values of the French-speaking world. Macron also touched upon the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. ...