Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Dominican Republic to expel up to 10,000 Haitians a week

President Luis Abinader is determined to push through with the goal despite a United Nations call to end forced repatriations to the Carribean country caught in a wave of deadly gang violence

Argentinian Court permits transfer of Diego Maradona’s remains to public mausoleum

In a ruling issued on Tuesday, an Argentinian court said it would allow the transfer of football legend Diego Maradona's remains to a public mausoleum in Buenos Aires. It comes after a request made by Maradona's five children. Several people are yet to...

Victims of Djibouti migrant boat tragedy recovered

Djibouti’s coast guard said the tragedy struck some 150 meters off a beach near the northwest Khor Angar region. The boats had departed from Yemen carrying 310 people, the IOM said

Bodies of Djibouti migrant boat disaster victims recovered

Djibouti’s coast guard said the tragedy struck some 150 meters off a beach near the northwest Khor Angar region. The boats had departed from Yemen carrying 310 people, the IOM said

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA goes classical with new album

RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.”

Senegal coach Aliou Cissé ousted ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Senegal coach Aliou Cissé, who led the team to an Africa Cup of Nations title and the past two World Cup tournaments, lost his job Wednesday with the national soccer federation citing a government request not to renew his contract.

Ivory Coast: Rising cocoa farmgate price fails to convince

The move has failed to meet the expectations of the local association of coffee and cocoa producers. They say the farmgate price should at least be at 5,000 CFA francs per kilogram if the 60% CIF rule was enforced.

Two boats carrying migrants sink in the Red Sea off Djibouti’s coast killing 45

Two vessels carrying migrants from Africa sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti, killing 45 people, the U.N. migration agency said Tuesday.

Senegal’s opposition coalition names former Pres. Macky Sall as its lead candidate

The opposition coalition, Takku Wallu Senegal, has named former President Macky Sall as its lead candidate, while the ruling Pastef party is backing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to secure a majority in the National Assembly.

War-traumatized children in Kivu find hope through dance amid conflict

In the conflict-ridden region of Kivu, a group of children aged 6 to 18 has turned to dance as a means of expressing their pain and hope. The "Invisibles Kids Academy" is more than just a dance troupe—it has become a refuge for orphaned, abandoned, and...