Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Opposition leader leads polls in Ghana’s presidential race

The December polls will see 13 candidates vying to replace outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

South Africa’s Tyla wins big at MTV EMAs

The Truth or Dare singer was nominated in four categories overall (including Best New Act) and took home prizes for Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act and Best R&B Act

Mauritius awaits results of tense election

This election follows Britain’s historic agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a win for Jugnauth. However, concerns remain over governance and the influence of political dynasties, with a new bloc, Linion Reform, pushing for change.

COP29 in Baku: High stakes and a $1 trillion question for climate finance

Developed countries in the G20, responsible for approximately 77% of global heat-trapping gas emissions, have started to reduce their pollution levels, a trend that remains elusive for poorer countries and for China.

Vinicius Junior was Africa’s favorite for Ballon d’Or – Poll results

The Brazil and Real Madrid star lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri. Of the 22 African journalists who voted, 12 placed Vinicius at the top of their ranking

Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman to hold role

Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position

DR Congo opposition, civil society dig in as Tshisekedi plots constitution change

President Felix Tshisekedi has called the current constitution outdated and ripe for reform. The law limits presidential mandates to two

Ivory Coast: Parties begin preps for 2025 presidential election

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 election. N'Guessan has sought the presidency in 2015 and 2020, each time losing to Alassane Ouattara, the incumbent

US probes racist text messages referencing slavery sent to Black men, women

Some instructed the recipient to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings,” while others didn't include a location. Some of them mentioned the incoming presidential administration

Mauritius heads to the polls in wake of wiretapping scandal

Mauritians will vote for 62 seats in Parliament, and the party or alliance with a majority forms the government and chooses the prime minister