Entries by Rédaction Africanews

French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty

It added that the presence of the military vehicles on the battlefield “likely constitutes a violation” of a United Nations arms embargo that prohibits the transfer of weapons to Sudan.

Mali’s former environment minister launches plan to protect forests

After years of serving as Mali's minister of the environment, Aida M'bo now spends her time planting trees in a fight to protect the environment

Turkey offered partner status by BRICS amid bid to balance East-West ties

The offer comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a BRICS summit in Kazan, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring Ankara’s aspirations for deeper engagement with the group.

South African beauty queen withdraws from Miss Universe pageant

Mia Le Roux cited health concerns for pulling out of the event. The 28-year-old was among 120 beauty queens vying for the crown. She was already in Mexico City and had participated in various events and rehearsals ahead of the finale

Senegal parliamentary elections: Former rivals face off again

Former President Sall, now campaigning remotely from Morocco, accuses Faye's administration of reversing his economic progress

Panic, displacement in Haiti’s capital as gangs step up attacks

Violence has exploded in the capital after Haiti fired and replaced its interim prime minister amid political infighting and corruption allegations against members of a transitional council created to restore order

Civil society takes center stage at Brazil’s G20 social summit

The event is part of Brazil’s broader G20 agenda to promote sustainable development, green energy transitions, poverty eradication, and reduced inequality, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming leaders’ summit in Rio.

Police spokesperson calls rescue attempt of trapped miners ‘unsafe’

In the past few weeks, over 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province, with many reported to be weak, hungry and sickly after going for weeks without basic supplies.

Ridley Scott brings “Gladiator” back to the big screens

24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing "Gladiator" back to the big screens

Rare Atlas lion cub celebrated in Morocco as an important moment in conservation

Conservationists in Morocco are celebrating the birth of a rare Atlas lion cub.
The cub is the newest member of a group of lions that once roamed North Africa.