Morocco: Record inflation and exports spike food prices/in /by
"Today, we have a real problem with certain agricultural products that use up a lot of water to the detriment of wheat and oilseeds that Moroccans need, so we import them from abroad using major currencies. As a result, this sector is harming the purchasing power of Moroccans ..." Mohamed Jadri,
Guinea’s junta chief says he wants to draw inspiration from Rwandan ‘model/in /by
The head of the junta in Guinea said he wanted to be inspired by the "model" of Rwanda during the visit of President Paul Kagame, one of the first of a foreign head of state since the military took power in 2021.
Pics of the day: April 17, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Sudan: 24-hour ceasefire, according to Arab media/in /by
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting for control of the country for four days, agreed on a 24-hour ceasefire on Tuesday, according to Arab media.
Tunisia: Ennahdha offices closed, EU “worried”/in /by
The Tunisian authorities on Tuesday closed the offices of the Islamo-conservative movement Ennahdha throughout the territory, the day after the arrest of its leader, Rached Ghannouchi, arousing a reaction of strong "concern" from the European Union.
Egypt: Feseekh, the fish staple of Sham al-Nessim celebrations/in /by
"I always drive for 30 minutes from Gharbia to buy Feseekh from Nabaruh, as Fessekh here is totally different than any other city, Nabaruh is famous in that field, me and my family like it, we all like it." Karim Abdel Gawad, Customer from Gharbia
Unitaid announces $31 million investment to prevent hepatitis C in marginalized groups/in /by
Global health initiative, Unitaid, is making a $31 million investment to prevent hepatitis C among people who inject drugs, and other at-risk populations.
Kenyan double at Boston Marathon, Kipchoge lagging behind/in /by
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, the undisputed king of the event, who wanted to hang the oldest marathon on his record, only finished 6th in Massachusetts on Monday, very far behind his compatriot Evans Chebet, already winner in 2022.
Khartum residents hostage to fighting, RSF claims control of airport/in /by
The conflict between the two generals has seen air strikes, artillery and heavy gunfire leaving residents terrified and confined home during the last and holiest days of the Muslim month of Ramadan. On the 4th day of the clashes, over 185 people have been killed according to U.N. figures.
Singapore tanker recovered off Africa, crew safe/in /by
A Singapore-flagged oil tanker and its crew were recovered safely over the weekend after being attacked by pirates in international waters off the coast of West Africa last week