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Post-election protests in Mozambique leave 10 dead, dozens injured/in /by
Opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane, who came in second but claims victory, has called for renewed protests starting Thursday. Residents in Maputo, anticipating more unrest, were seen stocking up on essentials on Wednesday.
South Africa projects wider deficits and rising debt despite improved growth/in /by
The Treasury forecasted a 5.0% deficit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, up from the 4.5% expected, with next year’s deficit now estimated at 4.3% of GDP.
Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations – Report/in /by
A new Save the Children report reveals the number of grave violations committed against children in conflict reached their highest level ever in 2023, with over 31,000 documented cases, with an average of 32 children a day killed or maimed
Botswana counts votes after pivotal election/in /by
The election will determine the makeup of the southern African country's parliament, and lawmakers will later choose the president. The ruling party won won 38 of 57 contested seats in 2019
Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival/in /by
The 6th World Folklore Days drew more than 700 artists representing more than 30 troupes from 22 countries around the world. Performers from this year's guest of honor, Indonesia showed up in vibrantly colored costumes and gold headpieces, making their colorful ensemble part of the art
Paris’ Salon du Chocolat opens its doors/in /by
For five days, the event gathers together chocolate makers, pastry chefs, confectioners, cocoa producers, major brands, and food bloggers from around the world.
Pics of the day: October 29, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Health threats of climate change reach record-breaking levels, report says/in /by
A new report by global health experts has found that climate change is raising temperatures to dangerous levels, resulting in more deaths and the spread of infectious diseases.
Botswana’s President Masisi votes in national election/in /by
Mokgweetsi Masisi cast his vote on Wednesday in an election that will determine whether he will serve a second term in office. His Botswana Democratic Party has governed the southern African nation since independence in 1966
UNRWA warns that Israel’s ban on organisation could cost lives, as Gaza war rages on/in /by
After Israel banned UNRWA from operating on its soil and severed its relations with the organisation, UNRWA is warning that the move could come with a heavy cost for Palestinians. UNRWA gives Palestinian refugees aid, healthcare and education. As the Gaza war rages on, these resources are dwindling.