African news at france24

France 24 is a French international news channel that provides coverage of news and current events from around the world, including Africa. Here are some recent African news stories covered by France 24:

Politics and Governance

• "Mali: President Keïta's government under pressure after deadly protests" (March 2020) - Protests in Mali have turned deadly, with at least 11 people killed, as demonstrators demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
• "Sudan: Military and civilian leaders agree on transitional government" (August 2019) - After months of negotiations, Sudan's military and civilian leaders have reached an agreement on a transitional government, paving the way for a new era in the country.
• "Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize" (October 2019) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, particularly in resolving the border conflict with Eritrea.

Economy and Business

• "Nigeria: Economy grows despite challenges" (February 2020) - Despite facing challenges such as a recession and corruption, Nigeria's economy has shown signs of growth, with the country's GDP increasing by 2.3% in 2019.
• "South Africa: Economy contracts for first time in 2019" (January 2020) - South Africa's economy contracted by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019, marking the first contraction in over a decade.
• "Egypt: Suez Canal expansion set to boost economy" (August 2019) - The expansion of the Suez Canal, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, is expected to boost Egypt's economy and increase its global trade.

Conflict and Security

• "Central African Republic: UN peacekeepers killed in attack" (March 2020) - At least 15 UN peacekeepers were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the country.
• "Libya: Fighting intensifies as Haftar's forces advance" (April 2020) - Fighting has intensified in Libya as forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, a powerful military commander, advance on the capital Tripoli.
• "Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola outbreak declared over" (June 2019) - The World Health Organization has declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which had killed over 2,200 people.

Health and Humanitarian

• "Nigeria: Measles outbreak kills over 100 children" (February 2020) - A measles outbreak in Nigeria has killed over 100 children, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the country's healthcare system.
• "South Sudan: Humanitarian crisis worsens as conflict continues" (January 2020) - The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan has worsened as conflict continues to rage, with over 7 million people in need of assistance.
• "Ethiopia: Tigray region hit by food shortages" (August 2019) - The Tigray region in northern Ethiopia is facing severe food shortages, with over 1 million people in need of assistance.

These are just a few examples of the many African news stories covered by France 24. The channel provides comprehensive coverage of news and current events from across the continent.