Donors pledge $630 million for conflict-hit Ethiopia
A United Nations-backed gathering raised pledges of almost $630 million for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis on Tuesday but fell short of the $1 billion sought to help feed and support millions of people facing conflict and climate change in Africa's second most populous country
Pics of the day: April 16, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
South Africa: Sasol Makes the World Co2 Emissions Blacklist
[GroundUp] The company is among 57 companies in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel
[Premium Times] The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in the country
PSG upset Barcelona to book a duel against Dortmund in UCL semis
Dortmund will face Paris Saint-Germain again in the semifinals. PSG progressed to the final four with a 4-1 win at Barcelona. The teams played already this season with Dortmund losing 2-0 in Paris in their opening group match, then drawing 1-1 in their final game as Dortmund topped Group F.
UN Libya envoy Abdoulaye Bathily resigns amidst mediation challenges
The United Nations Libya envoy said on Tuesday he had tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying his mediation efforts had been met with "stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and indifference to the interests of the Libyan people"
Abidji peoples mark founding in southern Ivory Coast, also known as Dipri festival
The festival which was celebrated in early April this year also coincides with the fourth lunar month of the Abidji calendar, which marks the new year in Abidji culture. The Abidjis of Yaobou belong to the Akan ethnic group.
Ghana still striving to reach debt deal with bondholders
The office of the Finance minister sought to reassure Ghanaians Monday (Apr. 15) saying an interim deal had been reached and that negotiations with bondholders were ongoing. Ghana and its creditors must reach a deal that is consistent with debt thresholds under the IMF debt sustainability targets.
Roma’s Ndicka leaves hospital a day after collapsing during game
Ndicka appeared to have suffered a collapsed left lung, Roma said in a statement on Monday. No cardiac issues were detected in multiple tests on Monday morning, and Ndicka was discharged from Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital in Udine, the club added
SA users of Starlink will be cut off at the end of the month
Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month.