Egypt introduces entry visa for all Sudanese as truce ends/in /by
The latest in a series of ceasefire agreements enabled civilians to stock up on essential supplies or flee. Egypt reversed Saturday (June 10) a visa exemption for children, women and people over 50. All citizens of neighbouring Sudan will nave have to obtain visas before crossing the border.
Pics of the day: June 9, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” actors share their experiences/in /by
"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is the latest in the sci-fi franchise, originally brought to the big screen by filmmaker Michael Bay.
Sudan: Warring generals agree to 24-hour truce/in /by
Sudan's warring generals have agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire from Saturday, US and Saudi mediators said, acknowledging that previous attempts to pause a conflict now nearing its third month had proved abortive
South African firefighters in Canada to fight wildfires/in /by
South African firefighters sang and danced at an airport in Edmonton, Canada, after arriving to help in fighting wildfires in the province of Alberta.
Malian soldiers cast ballots during early voting ahead constitution referendum/in /by
Members of Mali's security forces have cast their ballots during early voting ahead of the new constitution referendum. The referendum slated for June 18 is a major milestone on the road to elections promised for February 2024. On Sunday, June 11 soldiers cast their ballot in Bamako in early voting.
Ethiopia government criticizes WFP, USAID food aid suspension/in /by
"This suspension of food aid "punishes millions of people", government spokesman Legesse Tulu said at a press conference, calling the decision "political". "Making only the government responsible (for embezzlement) is unacceptable",
US fundraising platform for charities says around $900,000 stolen by staff in DRC/in /by
GiveDirect sent cash transfers to the registered SIM cards, many of which had been stolen by the staff, who with outside help from money agents and former employees, diverted funds intended for people in need, it said.
3rd edition of Cameroon Fashion Design celebrates traditional fabrics/in /by
The latest edition of Cameroon Fashion Design offered a journey through Africa's sartorial history. Stops during this exploration of ancestral creations included one in Mali to see its Bogolan fabric, in Côte d'Ivoire for the Kita and in Cameroon to discover the Ndop and the rare Odom fabric.
EU wishes to “step up” cooperation on migration with Tunisia/in /by
Tunisia hosted on June 11 the European Commission chief and the Italian and Dutch Premiers. After the talks, von der Leyen announced a program to support Tunisia, including up to $1.1 billion for Tunisia's indebted budget. The plan will be discussed with all 27 EU countries at their next summit.