00:56 African migrants Deportees dispute Ghana’s claims of repatriation Human rights experts warn the deportations could put the migrants’ safety at risk, while raising broader questions about international protections ...
Togo Togo: President's sister-in-law, a former defence minister, arrested Marguerite Gnakadè was a former defence minister and is the sister-in-law of president Faure Gnassingbé. She had repeatedly called for him to ...
01:08 Togo No new government in Togo, three months after power shift It’s been more than three months since Faure Gnassingbé began his new term as President of Togo, but so far, no new ministers have been named.
Guinea Guinea: Paulo Duarte appointed new coach of the Syli National Paulo Duarte, the 56-year-old Portuguese national, has been named the new head coach by the Guinean Football Federation on Monday.
00:57 Zimbabwe U.S. stops issuing visas to Zimbabeans The U.S. embassy in Zimbabwe cited national security and public safety concerns
USA US to revive $15,000 visa bond program for travelers from high-risk countries According to a draft rule, the 12-month pilot program would apply to nationals from countries where overstay rates exceed 10%.
01:09 Health crisis Cholera threatens 80,000 children in West and Central Africa An estimated 80,000 children are at severe risk of cholera as heavy rains sweep across West and Central Africa, exacerbating outbreaks in the ...
01:00 Togo Togo confirms over 60 killed in Al Qaeda-linked attacks The foreign minister says there have been 15 incident this years in the north of the country.
01:12 Benin Ciara granted Beninese citizenship under new slave descendant law A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer ...
Togo Togo protests erupt after Constitutional changes extend Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power Protests are set to continue in Togo this Friday, following the government's adoption of a new constitution that allows long-time leader Faure ...
Nigeria Dangote warns influx of Russian fuel threatens Africa’s refining industry Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has warned that heavily discounted Russian petroleum products are flooding African markets, threatening the ...
01:00 Togo Togo: ruling party wins over 75% of votes in municipal elections The results, although preliminary, come as no surprise to many observers. Voter turnout in the elections that took place last week was low, following ...
01:13 Togo Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time ...
01:38 Togo Low turnout for municipal elections in Togo: Silent boycott or just a slow start? Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025 for the country's municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had been ...
Togo Togo holds first local elections since controversial power shift Voters are expected to elect leaders of the country's 117 municipalities. President Faure Gnassingbe, 59, is not formally on the ballot himself, ...
01:00 World Tour Pix of the Day: July 16, 2025 Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
01:11 Gabon Commonwealth lifts Gabon's partial suspension following April presidential vote Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.
01:52 Africa Elections Togo’s security forces cast early votes ahead of high-stakes municipal elections The atmosphere was calm and disciplined on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Lomé as Togo’s security and defense forces, including paramilitary units ...
02:20 Ghana Descendants of enslaved Africans find connection in Ghana Northern Ghana was historically a center for the trade of human lives: captives from northern communities like Nok, now part of Togo, were taken ...
Protest Togo protest crackdown raises fears of worsening political crisis Local civil society groups and social media influencers called for protests last month after the government announced a crackdown on demonstrations.
01:02 Togo Togo: Amnesty International calls for end to use of force against protesters The organisation said it had collected several testimonies alleging mistreatment by police and security forces during the recent protests, ranging ...
01:12 Togo ECOWAS calls for restraint in violent protests in Togo Togo has been shaken by violent protests against cost of living and the regime by Faure Gnassingbé, who has concentrated executive power in his ...
00:29 Togo At least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo At least seven people have been killed and many more injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to preliminary ...
Interpol INTERPOL seizes $65M in fake drugs, arrests 769 in largest-ever global crackdown “Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients potentially resulting ...
Liberia US embassy in Monrovia tells visa applicants to make social media accounts 'public' for vetting Liberians applying for US visas will have to give American authorities access to their social media, according to a new statement from the US ...
Togo Togo suspends French state-owned broadcasters RFI and France 24 “Several recent broadcasts have relayed inaccurate, biased, and even contrary to facts, undermining the stability of republican institutions ...
01:15 USA U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban The list includes major US partners such as Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria
Togo Togo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule The Togolese leader, who has ruled since 2005 after the death of his father, was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May.
01:17 USA United States: San Francisco protesters oppose Trump's new travel ban Donald Trump's travel ban forbids entry into the US to citizens from dozens of countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.
USA USA: What to remember from Trump's "travel ban" The announced ban applies to nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad , the Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Haiti, Iran, Libya ...
