Two days ago, a series of fights broke out at a Mainland Block Party in Lagos – an organized event headlined by one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising Afrobeats stars, FOLA. The concert, held on December 15 at the Balmoral Event Centre in…
Kidnapping for ransom has evolved into a central pillar of violence in the West African Sahel, according to a 24-year analysis of conflict data. Once dominated by the abduction of Westerners, the practice has increasingly shifted toward targeting local civilians as foreign…
By Agencies Guinea’s long-awaited Simandou iron ore mega-mine has officially begun output and exports after nearly three decades of delays, but hopes of transforming the country’s fortunes are being clouded by massive layoffs. At the peak of construction in 2024–2025, the…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria’s foreign minister said. “Through sustained dialogue, we also resolved the…
By Rédaction Africanews Reinforcements from the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have been deployed in the Vakaga region with the support of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA to help secure the elections. As part of the implementation of the Integrated…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Damage and losses from Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica up to $15 billion, the United Nations said on Wednesday, 50 days after the tropical storm made landfall on the Caribbean island. Fifty days after Hurricane…
By Rédaction Africanews Morocco is currently experiencing a cold wave affecting several regions of the Kingdom, particularly mountainous and inland areas. The drop in temperatures has been accompanied by snowfall on high-altitude zones, causing difficult conditions for local populations and…
By Rédaction Africanews with agencies A judge in Mali has ordered the return of three metric tonnes of gold worth about $400 million to Canada’s Barrick Mining. It was seized by military helicopter in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex…
By Rédaction Africanews Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria…
By Rédaction Africanews Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Dec. 21. Across the city, signs…
