Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Will Senegal leverage oil to transform its economy? [Business Africa]

Senegal enters the oil era with Woodside Energy. Traveling in Africa remains challenging due to poor air connectivity. In Zimbabwe, despite El Niño-induced drought, horticulture is growing and creating opportunities for farmers.

Basquiat headlines Sotheby’s summer art sale

Works by Jean-Michel Basquiat are expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars at Sotheby's upcoming auction in London.

Cyril Ramaphosa promises a new era for South Africa

As he was sworn in for a second term as president, Cyril Ramaphosa, vows to fight inequality.

WATCH: Ramaphosa’s coalition presidency

Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term.

Hundreds die during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat

Most of the Hajj rituals take place outdoors and requires walking considerable distances between the sites.

WATCH: Global Fitness stars compete at HYROX 2024 in Nice

The 2024 HYROX World Championships, brought together elite athletes for a three-day fitness competition on the French Riviera.

Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel have crossed into Nigeria’s North, a new report says.

Jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africa's volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighbouring Benin, a new report said Wednesday, the latest trend in the militants' movements to wealthier West African coa...

UN warns of the risk of increased ethnic violence in Sudan

The UN urged the international community to work towards an immediate ceasefire in Sudan to avert a massive loss of life.

Zuma’s MK party gears up to lead South Africa’s opposition alliance

The former South African President Jacob Zuma's party the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is gearing up to join an alliance of several opposition parties in what can be seen as a new force in a push to counter the ruling African National Congress and its newly ...

Explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital kill 9

"Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the bereaved families and quick recovery to the injured," Deby said on Facebook