By Rédaction Africanews Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40, according to colleagues and close associates who confirmed the news on Tuesday. Ekubo, a well-known figure in Nollywood, had been away from the screen for some time. Reports indicate he died after an undisclosed illness, although further details have not been made public. Fellow actors have expressed shock and sadness at his passing. Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe described him as “a rare soul,” saying the news had left him devastated. Ekubo was widely recognised for his roles in romantic comedies and drama films. He gained popularity through…
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By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Ghana said on Tuesday that it has initiated the process to evacuate about 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of protests against foreigners. President John Dramani Mahama approved the move to assist people who had complied with an advisory and registered with the country’s High Commission in Pretoria. The Ghanaian government said the evacuation exercise was aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of citizens amid rising tensions and xenophobic attacks. Nigeria has also expressed it concerns after a series of anti-immigrants protests in several cities across South Africa, as well…
South Africa’s highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create a “never-ending cycle”, preventing deportations and causing administrative chaos. Leon Schreiber, the minister of home affairs in South Africa’s coalition government, welcomed the ruling as a “major victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system. The ruling ends a long-running case that was brought by two nationals from Burundi, who reapplied for asylum in 2018 after their applications were rejected in 2014. The two argued…
By Dominic Wabwireh with AFP Firebrand anti‑Western activist Kemi Seba, wanted in Benin over an alleged foiled coup plot, told a Pretoria court he risks being killed if deported, as he sought release on bail after his arrest for overstaying his South African visa. Born in France to Beninese parents, Seba was arrested last month alongside his teenage son and a South African man for violating immigration laws. In court, his lawyer Bill Kobras read from an affidavit in which Seba said he had avoided returning to Benin since May 2024 due to “a well‑founded fear” for his life under…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Iran has warned European countries on Monday against sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei argued that any European involvement would only push energy prices higher and create additional complications to an already delicate situation. On Sunday, United States President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to his latest ceasefire proposal, calling it quote “totally unacceptable.” According to reports, Tehran proposed an initial halt to hostilities linked to easing maritime restrictions, which would be followed by a 30-day period of nuclear discussions. Tehran has reportedly rejected an outright dismantling of…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP United States President Donald Trump is set to visit Beijing from 13 to 15 May for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Iran, and regional security expected to top the agenda. The visit, confirmed by China’s foreign ministry, marks the first trip by a US president to China since 2017. Trump is expected to press Xi on Iran, as China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, while also seeking to ease trade disputes between the world’s two largest economies. The trip had originally been planned for earlier this year but was…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP French President Emmanuel Macron and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Monday announced new partnerships in arts and sports and emphasized the need to leverage Africa’s human capital abundance and France’s technological advancement to grow economies. The two presidents met young people at Kenya’s University of Nairobi on the first day of the Africa Forward Summit and interacted with top African artists and athletes. Macron said tech solutions used by most countries come from the United States and China yet Africa and Europe could collaborate for stronger innovations. “I think we have a common fight,…
By Rédaction Africanews Uganda and the Democratic Republic are looking to strenghten their cooperation with the signing of six new bilateral agreements on Monday. Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi travelled to Kampala for the 9th session of the two countries’ Joint Standing Committee, ahead of his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. The six Memoranda of Understanding tackle various key sectors including trade, security, diplomatic relations and tourism. “These agreements mark an important step in strengthening people-to-people ties, improving cross-border cooperation, expanding trade opportunities, enhancing connectivity, and supporting peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region,” the Uganda State House said on…
By Rédaction Africanews Tensions are flaring between the United States and South Sudan. On a visit to Juba last week, the head of the US State Department Bureau of African Affairs Nick Checker urged South Sudanese authorities to “take urgent action to restore peace.” In a statement from the US embassy on Monday, Washington called on Juba to take further action to implement the 2018 peace agreement that put an end to South Sudan’s civil war. While “flawed,” Checker said, the agreement “provides the basis of legitimacy for the transitional government.” The US also denounced the detention of South Sudanese Vice President Riek Machar,…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP, AP The United Nations must be reformed to increase African representation, secretary-general António Guterres said on Monday when he broke ground on an expansion of the UN’s Kenyan campus. Guterres has repeatedly called over the years for change to give Africa and other regions better representation at the UN. But this request has made little progress since it requires the five permanent Security Council members — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — to agree to dilute their own power. “We need deeper reforms of… global institutions that reflect the world as it is today,…