Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Families of Boeing crash victims disappointed by plea deal

"Boeing has still never changed their behavior. There are still avionic, hydraulic and electrical problems with these planes that are happening because of defective production," Nadia Milleron, the mother of late Samya Stumo said Monnday (Jul.08).

UK: Rwanda acknowledges end of expulsion deal

It is the first time Rwandan authorities have officially commented on plans by Britain's new Labour government to cancel the programme, which has been criticised by human rights watchdogs and others as cruel and inhumane.

Liberian president slashes salary by 40%

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his annual salary, lowering it from $13,400 to $8,000 per year. This move comes in response to growing public scrutiny of government salaries and widespread discontent over the rising co...

South African football star Portia Modise held at gunpoint as car is hijacked

"When I arrived home, a few guys pointed firearms at me and hijacked me. I am not OK, but I am grateful for life."

Spain versus France, a decisive match that often results in European victory

France were feeling optimistic on Monday as they practiced at the Allianz Arena in Munich ahead of their match against Spain in the Euro 2024 simi-final on Tuesday.

Head of UN force in the DRC “extremely concerned about expansion of M23” rebels

"I am extremely concerned about the rapid expansion of the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23) in North Kivu and the spill over into South Kivu, despite numerous operations conducted by the FARDC, regularly supported by MONUSCO and SAMIDRC," Binto Keïta told th...

Olympics: Cindy Ngamba, 1-st boxer of the IOC refugee team, eyes gold

Cameroon-born Cindy Ngamba became the first boxer ever to be included in the IOC refugee team when the 37-athlete group was announced for the Paris Olympics earlier this year.

Morocco’s storytelling festival ends

Musicians and street artists from more than 30 countries are being drawn to the weeklong festival, creating opportunities for other talents to shine.

Fally Ipupa rocks France on start of European tour

Congolese artist Fally Ipupa played to an audience of over 7,000 on his first stop in France's Lyon. The 'Tokooos' singer's European tour will also take him to Italy and Portugal

WATCH: Deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital

A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured nearly 130 on Monday.