Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Algeria: after the elections, confusion over the results

The country’s constitutional court has until next week to rule on appeals from Mr Tebboune’s two opponents. But no one knows how the election issues will be resolved, whether the counts will be re-done, and what that means for Tebboune’s efforts to pro...

“Capital City Comic Con”, a vision for Nigerian cartoons

For many, it's a gathering to celebrate comics, film and pop culture, a place where fans meet their favourite creators.

US donates 50,000 Mpox vaccine doses to DRC amid outbreak

This donation follows a recent shipment of nearly 100,000 doses from the European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority. The DRC, the hardest-hit country in the region, is experiencing multiple mpox outbreaks driven by vario...

Tyla wins best afrobeats, Swift encourages voting, and more highlights from the 40th VMAs

Later in the evening, Flavor Flav had the honor of presenting gymnast Jordan Chiles with a special award, rounding out a night filled with unforgettable performances and meaningful moments at the 40th VMAs held at the UBS Arena.

Critics say a South African education bill on language in schools threatens new unity government

The bill seeks to give the government the power to determine language and admission policies in schools.

Workers call off protest that grounded flights at Kenya’s main airport

The union wrote on X that a return to work agreement had been signed and the union's secretary general Moss Ndiema told journalists and workers that the union would be involved in every discussion moving forward.

Mbappé rejects mediation offer in $60M financial dispute with PSG

The France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the French soccer league’s legal commission on Wednesday in his dispute with his former club over wages and bonuses.

Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria leaves 30 people dead

Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others, authorities said on Wednesday.

Senegal’s President promises to combat human trafficking after deadly shipwreck

Three days after a devastating shipwreck off the coast of Mbour, which claimed the lives of over 125 people, search operations for survivors continue despite the slim chances of finding any.

The UN Security Council extends sanctions on Sudan until September 2025

The United Nations Security Council adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday that extends the sanctions on Sudan until September 2025.