africanews.com
@africanews Fri, 22 May 2026 16:29:49
Macron calls on France to address question of how to make reparations for slavery
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for his country to address the question of reparations for slavery. His appeal came at a ceremony in Paris commemorating the 25th anniversary of the so-called Taubira law that recognises the slave trade as a crime against humanity.
read more
africanews.com
@africanews Fri, 22 May 2026 14:33:19
Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million
Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.
read moreafricanews.com
@africanews Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:23
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the countryâ s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.
read moreafricanews.com
@africanews Fri, 22 May 2026 15:06:08
Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs
After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.
read moreafricanews.com
@africanews Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:49
Senegal PM says tyrannical West wants to 'impose' homosexuality
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western "tyranny" in wanting to "impose" homosexuality, and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.
read more
Right Column Content