By Rédaction Africanews Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament. Mr Frimpong, who represents the Asante Akyem North constituency, was reportedly held by Dutch authorities…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Burkina Faso’s military rulers intensified their crackdown on NGOs and civil society groups on Tuesday, announcing the suspension of a further 247 associations. This brings to more than 900 the number of organisations closed or…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti’s wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club. It’s an unbreakable bond that goes back 20 years to the days when the London team’s…
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Pacific island Nauru said it will hold a referendum to change its official name, described as a colonial relic from a time when “foreign tongues” mangled the native language. The Pacific island nation currently known…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
