Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UK Prime Minister’s plan to tackle people-smuggling operations

The Prime Minister of the UK announced that his administration will implement sanctions against individuals involved in people-smuggling operations that transport migrants across the English Channel in unsafe boats.

Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon’s president

Aoun’s election comes at a critical time for the crisis-stricken nation, which is grappling with political instability, economic collapse, and the aftermath of a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

CAF Champions League: MC Algiers and TP Mazembe Prepare for a Crucial Clash

With both sides determined to secure valuable points, the clash promises to be a thrilling contest that could shape the dynamics of their CAF Champions League group.

Guinean government responds to sentencing of MoDeL leader Aliou Bah

The Guinean government, through its spokesman, has commented on the sentencing of Aliou Bah, leader of the MoDeL party (Mouvement Démocratique Libéral) to two years' imprisonment for “offending” President Mamadi Doumbouya.

Naomi Osaka resumes training in Melbourne after birth of daughter

Naomi Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, was back on the training court in Melbourne on Thursday.

Hundreds of Thousands of faithful celebrate Jesus Nazareno in the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful took part in the annual procession in Manila, Philippines, to venerate a black statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene.

Can ECOWAS survive the Sahel split? (Africanews Debates)

What unfolded was a fiery exchange, with Obe standing her ground against the two male panelists.

Doubts emerge over deadly incident at Chad’s presidential palace

According to official accounts, the attackers were unarmed and did not carry “weapons of war.” Koulamallah reported that 18 of the suspected attackers were killed, six others survived, and two presidential guards were gravely injured.

São Tomé and Príncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]

In an exclusive interview, the ousted Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Patrice Trovoada, reacts to President Carlos Vila Nova's decision to end his term of office. He described the decision as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’.

What is at stake for African sovereign debt in 2025? [Business Africa]

Over 20 African countries will spend more on debt service than on healthcare or education in 2025. The picture gets even more complicated given interest rates are not expected to fall sharply. Over half of all total debt repayment will go to private cr...