Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha breaks men’s half-marathon world record

Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds, knocking a single second off the record set in 2021 by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon, Portugal.

Togo football legend Emmanuel Adebayor marks retirement in Lomé match

The former Sparrowhawks captain formally retired after a professional football career that has spanned more two decades.

Turkey’s oil exploration in Somalia raises regional oncerns

Many fear that the move could strain maritime boundaries and ignite disputes over resource ownership, adding tensions to an already delicate political landscape in the Horn of Africa.

Biden slams Musk over report of past illegal U.S. employment

Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

Election in Botswana: diamonds and economic hurdles at play

Botswana, known as one of Africa's longest-standing democracy, is set to conduct its general election on October 30, as announced by President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

5,000 Kenyans stranded and jobless in Qatar, says labour CS Mutua

Mutua explained that most of these Kenyans travelled to Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, only to remain there jobless after the tournament ended.

Vinicius Jr: Leading the race for Ballon d’Or

His achievements make him the standout favorite to become the first Brazilian to win the award since Kaka in 2007.

Kenya’s impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings

Filed on Monday, October 28, Gachagua’s appeal requests an injunction to pause the proceedings, arguing that the High Court’s recent decision to proceed with his impeachment hearing is based on a flawed interpretation of the Constitution.

Fifty years later: the impact of Ali vs. Foreman

Fifty years later, the "Rumble in the Jungle," iconic clash between boxing greats Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, remains etched in the memories of the Congolese people.

Financial audit forces Senegal to reassess IMF program strategy

The Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, announced during the annual IMF meetings in Washington that Senegal's program with the international institution needs to be revised following an audit that revealed a higher debt and budget deficit than previously...