Cameroon’s Catholics fear papal visit could pay political dividends for President Biya

7 months ago

By AFP Supporters and critics alike see Pope Leo XIV's visit to Cameroon as an opportunity for President Paul Biya…

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to new rape charges

7 months ago

By Sarah Miansoni Ghana footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new allegations of rapes. The 32-year-old midfielder…

War pushes poverty in Sudan to 70 percent, UN warns

7 months ago

By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Nearly 70 percent of people in Sudan are now living in poverty, almost double…

Malawi’s former finance minister arrested for corruption as post-election crackdown continues

7 months ago

By AFP Malawian police arrested the former finance minister Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, in…

France: Parliament debates bill to simplify return of stolen artworks

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews France is debating a bill to simplify returning artworks and artefacts looted from Africa during the colonial…

Benin awaits the name of its next president

7 months ago

By Ali Bamba In Benin, the focus is now on counting the ballots following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the…

Uganda kindergarten killings trial begins as defendant pleads not guilty

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and AP A case that has shocked Uganda is now taking center stage in court. In Kampala,…

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

7 months ago

Charmain Speirs was 40 years old when she met prophet Eric Adusah. For several years Charmain had been part of…

Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years

7 months ago

By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies A Burundian appeals court has partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza, ending a nearly two-year…

Wadagni claims landslide victory in Benin presidential vote

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 percent of the vote…