Senegalese President says country committed to democratic values/in /by
In recent weeks, Dakar has seen deadly clashes break out between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth. Speculation is rife that Sall is eyeing a third term as President
Diversity through dance: Tunisia hosts 5th edition of dance festival/in /by
The 5th edition of North Africa's most significant dance festival, Journées Choréographiques de Carthage (Carthage Dance Days), mesmerized audiences in the capital Tunis.
Rwandan genocide: Fulgence Kayishema to seek asylum in South Africa/in /by
Fulgence Kayishema, accused of playing a major role in the genocide in Rwanda and arrested last month near cape town after 22 years on the run, is to seek asylum in South Africa, his lawyer announced on Tuesday.
Countries bordering Sudan must “keep their borders open”, urges the UN/in /by
The countries bordering Sudan, which has been shaken by fighting for the past two months, must "keep their borders open", urged the United Nations high commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, in an interview on Tuesday.
An ideal school experience in the heart of a S.African township/in /by
Jacob Lief founded Ubuntu Pathways 24-years ago to offer children from a difficult background, an opportunity to succeed in school and in life. "The end goal, our North star, is stable health, stable income and good citizenship, says Lief. For families, there is no tuition fees or canteen bills
Ending Nigeria’s fuel subsidy pushes a shift to solar power/in /by
As soon as Bridget Mosanya went to get a book from her bag to study, it started to rain. The power immediately went out, as it virtually always does in Nigeria, even if it is barely drizzling.
Dutch, Danish leaders in joint visit to South Africa/in /by
The visit is aimed at solidifying the three countries’ relationship in the areas of green hydrogen, renewable energy and a just energy transition, South Africa's public broadcaster SABC reported
Pics of the day: June 19, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Nigeria: President Tinubu reorganizes security apparatus/in /by
Le président nigérian Bola Tinubu a nommé lundi soir de nouveaux chefs de l'armée et de la sécurité trois semaines après son investiture à la tête du pays le plus peuple d’Afrique en proie à de graves violences.
Ghana: Ghana’s Petroleum Receipts Hit U.S.$1.43 Billion in 2022 – PLAC’/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] Cape Coast -- Ghana recorded $1.43 billion in petroleum receipts for 2022, representing an increase of 42 per cent over the projected revenue for the year 2022.