Fitch downgrades Ethiopia further into junk territory as default looms/in /by
The East African country has not paid the coupon on its unique euro bond outstanding, for a billion dollars, which was due to mature on December 11, declaring last week that it was unable to perform payment.
Niger: “content” of transition “agreed” before ECOWAS opinion/in /by
The Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs in mediation in Niamey affirmed Thursday to have "agreed on the content" and "timing of the transition" in Niger with the Prime Minister of this country led by a military regime since a coup d'état, before the notice of other West African countries.
Rwanda eases nightlife restrictions for festive season/in /by
Rwanda's government has eased operating restrictions for bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues, marking a significant shift just in time for the festive season.
Santa Claus Makes a Splash at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa/in /by
uShaka Marine World, situated on Durban's Golden Mile, spans 16 hectares and draws 1.5 million visitors annually. Known for its world-class entertainment theme park and premier attractions, the marine park boasts the Southern Hemisphere’s largest aquarium and the Wet 'n Wild waterpark.
Senegal: Supporters of Sonko react to court ruling clearing his bid/in /by
A Dakar court ordered Thursday (Dec. 14) the reinstatement of Sonko on the electoral roll, clearing one hurdle off his path to the 2024 presidential election that has so far been strewn with pitfalls.
Genocide in Rwanda: civil parties denounce the “lies” by Munyemana/in /by
During the ongoing trial in Paris of retired doctor Sosthène Munyemana, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, his defense has been characterized as a web of deceit.
Prominent Mozambican journalist murdered/in /by
As the co-owner and editor of Ponto por Ponto, a privately owned online weekly newspaper, Chamusse was an influential figure known for contributing critical commentary on the government via a local TV station.
Chad: a referendum to end military rule in 2024/in /by
On December 17, more than eight million Chadians will vote in a referendum on a new constitution, according to the National Commission in charge of organizing the constitutional referendum.
Pics of the day: December 14, 2023/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
South Africa security forces ramp up clampdown on illegal miners/in /by
On Thursday (Dec. 14), dozens of army and police searched shacks, seizing mining equipment in the Soul City settlement near Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, AFP reporters saw.