US and six allied nations launch new round of joint strikes against Houthis/in /by
In a joint statement, The US, the UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands said they aimed to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea. Still, Houthi attacks on ships that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli port have continued.
Burundi: Economy to expand by 4.3% in 2024 buoyed by agriculture – IMF/in /by
"Growth is projected to accelerate ... supported by strong agricultural production, productive investment, and the ongoing reforms," the fund said in a statement late on Monday.
Nigeria: Lagos state bans single-use plastics/in /by
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced on Sunday, January 21 adding that the decision was reached, following the menace which the single-use plastics, especially the non-biodegradable Styrofoam, were causing on the environment.
AFCON: US secretary of state Blinken visits Ivory Coast/in /by
During the visit Blinken went to the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara D'Ebimpé in Côte d’Ivoire for a Admiral's Cup of Nations soccer game, where he was presented with a shirt bearing his surname.
Pics of the day: January 22, 2023/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammys/in /by
The Recording Academy announced on Monday, January 22, that the ‘City Boy’ crooner Burna Boy, will share the Grammy stage with notable artists such as Luke Combs and Travis Scott.
CAN 2023: Egypt moves on, Ghana falls and Côte d’Ivoire remains hopeful/in /by
Cape Verde finished Group B with seven points, followed by Egypt on three, Ghana on two and last-place Mozambique also on two.
Campaign against Malaria launched in Douala faces hurdles in initial phase/in /by
he situation suggests that authorities may need to reconsider their outreach strategies and communication channels to bridge the information gap. It is crucial to address the concerns and misconceptions surrounding the vaccination campaign to ensure wider participation and acceptance
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Await $20bn Dangote Refinery On Lifting Modalities/in /by
[Vanguard] Oil marketers said they are waiting for the $20 billion Dangote Refinery to present modalities, drafted to guide the lifting of its petroleum products.
AFCON 2024: Host Ivory Coast facing exit after 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea/in /by
Ivory Coast faced the brink of a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations as the hosts suffered a 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea in their final Group A game in Abidjan on Monday.