By Rédaction Africanews The Gambian government has permanently revoked the importation licence of Atlantic Pharmaceutical Company Limited. This decision comes after a task force reported on the death of over 70 children from kidney failure caused by tainted cough syrup imported from India. As a result, the government has sacked two executives of its Medicines…
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP **Top national security officials from South Africa, China, Russia, India and Brazil were set to advance among other things their common “BRICS agenda and cooperation on security-related matters”, Minister In Presidency responsible for State Security Agency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said. The South African official welcomed her counterparts on Tuesday (Jul. 25) for the BRICS…
By Africanews with AFP Kenya Veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday denounced “unprecedented police violence” during the anti-government and anti-expense protests that have been taking place in the East African country in recent months. Since March, the opposition coalition Azimio has organized nine days of action against the policies of President William Ruto,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Undecided Central African voters still have a few days left before casting their ballot on July 30. The campaign for a referendum on a new draft constitution is set to end on July 28. The opposition has already called on voters to vote against the draft constitution or abstain. In…
Stephen Onyeiwu, Monday 24 Jul 2023 Nigerians doing their grocery shopping in July 2023 are paying 25% more for staple items than they did a year ago. Nigeria’s inflation rate stands at about 22.79%, but the prices of staple food items like eggs, bread, evaporated milk, palm oil and plantain have risen by over 25% within the past…
By Rédaction Africanews Ahead of voting on July 30, the Central African Republic is entering its last week of campaigning for a referendum on a new draft constitution. The draft constitution, the creation of which was ordered by President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in 2022, proposes removing the two-term limit on the presidency. It also would see…
By Rédaction Africanews and Peter Quao Adattor In the heart of Ghana’s capital, Accra, stands a symbol of national pride and historical significance – the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, dedicated to the country’s first prime minister and President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Recently, this prestigious memorial has undergone a remarkable renovation, ensuring its enduring legacy and…
By Philip Andrew Churm with AP South African football players say they are committed to playing in the Women’s World Cup following disputes around player and support staff pay. The team captain Refiloe Jane has assured fans back home they are fully focused on their upcoming tournament matches. She confirmed that all disputes with the…
UAE has followed a clear path based on achieving prosperity and supporting growth in the countries of the world Khoder Nashar, WAM (Emirates News Agency) July 24, 2023 ABU DHABI: The UAE, based on the directives of its wise leadership, and over more than five decades, has established itself as a key supporter of efforts…
Monday 24 Jul 2023 On July 27-28 , St Petersburg will host the second Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. Vladimir PutinPresident of the Russian Federation On the eve of these large-scale representative events which will bring together heads of state and government, entrepreneurs, academia and public figures, I would like to share…
