Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso form Sahel Alliance

The coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Saturday ruled out returning to the West Africa regional bloc whose division could further jeopardize regional efforts to curb the violence spreading across the region.

US says troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup

The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave a critical drone base in the West African country in August, ahead of a Sept. 15 deadline set in an agreement with ...

Haiti gang leader calls for dialogue as Kenyan police patrol the streets

Cherizier, best known as Barbecue, criticized Prime Minister Garry Connille, accusing him of not opening dialogue with the G9 Family and the alliance that he represents.

DRC-attempted coup: Two American defendants cite coercion

2 U.S. citizens on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their alleged involvement in a failed coup in May told a court on Friday that they were coerced by the coup leader.

France to meet Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-finals

France will play Spain in the semi'finals after its extra-time win over Germany in Stuttgart, with Les Bleus staying on course for a third European Championship title after 1984 and 2000.

Euro 2024: A roller-coaster of emotions as France eliminate Portugal

Hundreds of Portugal fans in Lisbon went through a roller-coaster of emotions as their side suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Friday.

Kenyan families search for missing children after anti-government protests

Their son went missing during recent protests against the finance bill that was being debated in parliament in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

Thousands of Yemenis continue weekly protest in solidarity with Palestinians

In addition to the Gaza Strip, fronts in the ongoing war include one in the West Bank, one on the border with Lebanon and one on the Red Sea opened by Yemen's Houthis.

Is social media becoming the new grounds for political accountability?

There is no doubt the persistent online pressure forced President Ruto to withdraw a critical finance bill, illustrating the potent impact of social media-fueled activism.

Israel: Relatives and friends of hostages held in Gaza march in Tel Aviv

The hostages have spent 243 days in capitivity. A proposed phased cease-fire plan would see the swap of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.