By Rédaction Africanews and AP In a historic milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are heading back to Earth after a groundbreaking journey around the far side of the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep space since the Apollo era. The mission not only delivered stunning, never-before-seen views of the lunar far side, but also shattered records. Artemis II surpassed the distance achieved by Apollo 13 in 1970, traveling farther from Earth than any human mission in history. During the seven-hour flyby, the crew of four, three Americans and one Canadian, experienced a powerful moment while passing behind…
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By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies For many British holidaymakers, the island nation of Cape Verde is a dream destination, with its year-round sunshine, white sandy beaches and lush green mountains offering welcome relief from the weather at home. But now close to 1,700 British tourists are suing the travel firm Tui, saying they fell seriously ill while vacationing in the West African archipelago. Eight people are believed to have died from severe stomach bugs they contracted while on package holidays organised by Tui. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say their clients have reported illnesses including salmonella, E. coli and shigella, as…
Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the team has told the BBC. While some of their teammates flew back from Eswatini’s neighbour, South Africa, the seven are said to have absconded. There have been several cases when Eritreans competing in various sports have not gone home after international fixtures in recent years. Rights groups have described the government in Asmara as highly repressive – a charge which the authorities reject. Despite its small population, hundreds of thousands of Eritreans have sought…
Now in her 80s, Lami Ezekiel remembers construction crews arriving in her ancestral home in Maitama, as it was destroyed to build Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. “We just saw big trucks and construction vehicles destroying our farms,” she recalls. This was in the late 1980s. She, like others who lived on the land on which the city was built, say they are still waiting for the compensation they were promised at the time. The planning for the new capital right in the centre of the country began a decade earlier. On 4 February 1976, the military government led by Murtala Muhammed…
Church leaders and politicians in South Sudan have used their Easter messages to call for “lasting peace” and an end to the sporadic killings and conflict rife in the country. Delivered to worshippers at churches of different Christian denominations across the nation, some blamed the nationwide violence on the country’s leadership. The UN has repeatedly warned that South Sudan is at risk of sliding back into a full-scale civil war. Last week, 74 mine workers were killed by gunmen in Jebel-Iraq, south-west of the capital, Juba. The government and opposition officials have traded accusations over who was responsible. Santo Loku Pio, the…
Côte d’Ivoire is accelerating efforts to become a leading fund domiciliation hub in Francophone West and Central Africa, following a high-level roundtable that brought together policymakers, regulators, and investors to accelerate efforts aimed at unlocking private capital flows into the region. Fund domiciliation, the legal establishment of investment funds within a jurisdiction, is a critical lever for retaining capital locally and strengthening domestic financial markets. During the Roundtable held at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan, more than 40 stakeholders from across the investment ecosystem convened to explore how regulatory alignment and innovative fund structures can position the country and…
In Tanzania, compressed natural gas (CNG) is emerging as a practical solution for drivers seeking to reduce costs, shorten working hours, and navigate rising fuel prices while advancing environmental and economic benefits. This story is written and edited by Global South World Until early 2024, Zawadi Kayaula’s days followed a punishing routine. The 47-year-old spent long hours behind the wheel of a petrol-powered bajaji, one of Tanzania’s ubiquitous three-wheeled public transport vehicles. Most of what he earned went straight into the fuel tank. “I’d leave home at 6 a.m. and return around 9 p.m., yet still struggled to make ends meet,”…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Tensions are rising in Nigeria after a disputed military claim about a deadly church attack in Kaduna state. The Nigerian Army says it rescued 31 people after gunmen stormed a church in Ariko village, killing several worshippers. But local leaders and Christian groups are pushing back. The Christian Association of Nigeria, through northern chairman Reverend John Joseph Hayab, says no such rescue happened. According to him, the victims are still in captivity. He warned that spreading misinformation could actually make things worse, giving armed groups more room to operate while authorities and communities argue over…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating as Iran rejects a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent end to the war US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure, issuing a firm deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that failure to comply could lead to sweeping strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. Trump also said he is “not at all” concerned about potential war crimes accusations tied to such actions. The United Nations is pushing back. Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that targeting civilian infrastructure…
By Sarah Miansoni with AFP In Algeria’s northern town of Annaba, preparations are underway at the Basilica of Saint Augustine ahead of Pope Leo’s visit next week. The Pope will land in Algiers on Monday, where he will visit the Maqam Echahit Martyr’s Monument — commemorating the Algerian War of Independence — and meet Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, before travelling to Annaba the next day. The town was home to the ancient Christian theologist and philosopher Saint Augustine, a spiritual father for Pope Leo XIV, who belongs to the Augustinian Order. Parishioners and members of the clergy alike expressed their enthusiasm ahead…