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Pics of the day: June 25, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn Open Up About Their Feline Co-Stars in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’/in /by
Despite the initial challenges, Nyong'o and Quinn's experiences with their feline co-stars contributed to the dynamic and compelling narrative of "A Quiet Place: Day One.
Senegal says it detected Covid-19 in returning Hajj pilgrims/in /by
From tests conducted at Dakar's Blaise Diagne international airport, 78 cases of Covid-19 were recorded. Senegal's health ministry said the results are not surprising. It said returning pilgrims had been advised to wear masks and self-isolate
At least 24 killed by flooding, landslides after heavy rains in Ivory Coast/in /by
Flooding and landslides in Ivory Coast’s largest city of Abidjan have left at least 24 people dead following a week of heavy rains, four times the usual volume in some cases, authorities said Tuesday.
Cameroon: French court backs Douala port in Bolloré dispute/in /by
The court overturned a previous decision by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, which had ordered the port of Cameroon's economic capital to pay €58.6 million to a Bolloré subsidiary that lost a bid for the concession
1 killed in stampede as Rwanda’s Kagame begins campaign for reelection/in /by
The stampede took place in Rubavu in remote western Rwanda on Sunday when attendees pushed to get closer to Kagame as he was about to leave the event.
Haitians react to expected arrival of police force from Kenya/in /by
On Monday, in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, some welcomed the arrival of the UN-backed force while others viewed the force with caution
Hundreds of Kenyan police officers deployed to lead UN force in Haiti/in /by
The deployment comes at a time when Kenyan police are under scrutiny. Just last week, watchdog groups accused Kenyan police of using excessive force during anti-government protests, resulting in the deaths of two people.
Congo: Youth fighters join forces with army to defend Sake/in /by
Despite the patriotic fervor, human rights organizations have raised concerns. They acknowledge the dedication of these young fighters but condemn the human rights violations committed by some alongside the Congolese army.
Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development/in /by
The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful players who want to join the league.