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 as part of an ongoing investigation linked to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Sources familiar with the case allege that the investigation involves suspected financial crimes, including money laundering and romance scams, with an estimated value of up to $32 million. However, these allegations have not been officially confirmed by Dutch or US authorities. In a brief…
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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 dissolved by the junta since last month. Those impacted by the latest ministerial decree includes Burkina-based associations working in the fields of health, education, women’s rights, farming, the environment, culture, and sport. In July 2025, junta leader Ibrahim Traore signed a law restricting the workings of rights groups and syndicates. “During the suspension period, only actions designed to ensure the…
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 largely black squad made them hugely popular in Africa. “[Thierry] Henry actually made me fall in love with Arsenal first off because he was a cutie,” said Owiti, who has millions of social media followers for her Gunners-obsessed social media feeds. Her first and most treasured jersey was Henry’s number 14. “And then I look again and I see Sol Campbell…
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 as Nauru is planning a referendum to change its official name. The tiny country’s native language is Dorerin Naoero. “Nauru emerged because Naoero could not be properly pronounced by foreign tongues, and was changed not by our choice, but for convenience,” the government said in a statement on Tuesday. Germany claimed Nauru as a protectorate from the end of the…
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 time. Reports indicate he died after an undisclosed illness, although further details have not been made public. Fellow actors have expressed shock and sadness at his passing. Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe described him as “a rare soul,” saying the news had left him devastated. Ekubo was widely recognised for his roles in romantic comedies and drama films. He gained popularity through…
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 assist people who had complied with an advisory and registered with the country’s High Commission in Pretoria. The Ghanaian government said the evacuation exercise was aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of citizens amid rising tensions and xenophobic attacks. Nigeria has also expressed it concerns after a series of anti-immigrants protests in several cities across South Africa, as well…
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 and causing administrative chaos. Leon Schreiber, the minister of home affairs in South Africa’s coalition government, welcomed the ruling as a “major victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system. The ruling ends a long-running case that was brought by two nationals from Burundi, who reapplied for asylum in 2018 after their applications were rejected in 2014. The two argued…
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 his South African visa. Born in France to Beninese parents, Seba was arrested last month alongside his teenage son and a South African man for violating immigration laws. In court, his lawyer Bill Kobras read from an affidavit in which Seba said he had avoided returning to Benin since May 2024 due to “a well‑founded fear” for his life under…
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 complications to an already delicate situation. On Sunday, United States President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to his latest ceasefire proposal, calling it quote “totally unacceptable.” According to reports, Tehran proposed an initial halt to hostilities linked to easing maritime restrictions, which would be followed by a 30-day period of nuclear discussions. Tehran has reportedly rejected an outright dismantling of…
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 visit, confirmed by China’s foreign ministry, marks the first trip by a US president to China since 2017. Trump is expected to press Xi on Iran, as China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, while also seeking to ease trade disputes between the world’s two largest economies. The trip had originally been planned for earlier this year but was…