Entries by Rédaction Africanews

OPEC extends oil output cuts by one month until the end of December

While no reason was given for the move, it comes ahead of the US presidential elections on Tuesday.

US: Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with stars including MJ has died

Jones leaves a vast legacy that ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores.

US Nov. 5 election: Trump, Harris hold closing rallies

Regardless of who emerges winner after Tuesday's vote (Nov. 05), the campaign will have been a startling reversal of fortune for a former sef-effacing sidekick to President Biden and Trump, a first former president to have been convicted of a crime.

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display

Back from a touring exhibition, 90 of the world's finest contemporary watches are on display in Geneva, just a few days before the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which each year rewards the most ambitious watchmaking creations.

At least 14 people die in lightning strike on refugee camp in Uganda

Officials say the victims were residents of the Palabek settlement camp, which primarily houses people displaced from South Sudan.

Brazil defender Marcelo parts way with Fluminense

Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs of all time, his contract was terminated two months early on Saturday.

Iran mark 1979 seizure of the US embassy in Tehran

This year's commemoration of the hostage crisis comes at a time of heightened tensions with Israel and the United States.

Spain deploys more troops to assist in search and clean-up operations

As the death toll in devastating floods in Spain passes 200, the government is sending more soldiers to the eastern region of Valencia.

US presidential candidates final rallies in swing states ahead of vote

Saturday marked the fourth day in a row that the two visited the same state on the same day, further highlighting how the outcome will be decided in a few key states.

Senegalese women call for climate justice ahead of COP29 summit

A march on Saturday attended by some 50 climate activists, called for the protection of Senegal's resources and a decarbonised future.