Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Strict EU asylum rules push people across Channel

Europe’s increasingly strict asylum rules, growing xenophobia, and the hostile treatment of migrants is pushing them north toward the United Kingdom.

Ramaphosa sworn in for a second mandate as president of South Africa

Ramaphosa won accordingly in Parliament against a surprise candidate who was also nominated — Julius Malema of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters. Ramaphosa received 283 votes to Malema's 44 in the 400-member house.

Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war with weapons to paramilitary rivals

The clash came during a U.N. Security Council meeting at which Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee warned that atrocities are being committed along ethnic lines in Sudan's western Darfur region.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ makes Afrobeats history in the US

Originally released as part of Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses' in March 2022, 'Calm Down' gained further popularity with a remix featuring Selena Gomez.

American baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93

The tributes are pouring following the announcement of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays on Tuesday. He was 93.

Mbappé joins soccer stars wearing protective masks

The France superstar broke his nose in his team's opening game of Euro 2024, a 1-0 win over Austria on Monday, and is likely to be fitted with a carbon-fiber mask if he is to play again in the tournament.

UN delivers aid to Haiti to caution against ongoing violence and hurricane

The United Nations on Tuesday announced the delivery of aid to Haiti to caution against the devastating effects of the hurricane.

Earthquake kills 4, injures 120 in northeastern Iran

Four people were killed and 120 others injured in an earthquake in northeastern Iran on Tuesday, officials said.

WATCH: Putin’s strategic visit to Yakutsk before Pyongyang meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Yakutsk, meeting with Governor Aisen Nikolayev before his trip to North Korea.