Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Serena Williams narrates meteoric rise through the ranks of tennis in new docuseries

42-year-old said on the Tribeca Festival red carpet in New York that the new series sheds light on the truth of what happens behind the scenes.

Isolated protests as South Africa parliament holds first sitting

A group of political parties including South Africa former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), The African Restoration Alliance (ARA), and Allied Movement for Change expressed their discontent with May’s elections on Friday and alleged ...

Football: All you need to know about Euro 2024

England and France are widely considered the favorites to lift the trophy. England have not won a major international tournament since the 1966 World Cup , but were beaten in the final at the last Euros.

Niger lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

The decision opens the door for the ruling military junta to prosecute Bazoum for treason. Bazoum and his family have been under house arrest since a military coup that overthrew his rule last summer

Historic Ugandan artifacts return home for three years

Ugandan officials, seeking such restitution, first traveled to Cambridge in 2022 as more African governments started to demand accountability over items of aesthetic or cultural value that were looted before and during the colonial era.

Nigeria secures $2.25B World Bank loan to back reforms despite hardship

the bulk of the $1.5 billion loan will help protect millions who have faced growing poverty since a year ago when President Bola Tinubu came to power and took drastic steps to fix the country's ailing economy.

Gazans unable to travel for Hajj pilgrimage due to Israel’s war

For many Muslims, the Hajj is the only major journey they make in their lifetime. Some spend years saving up money and waiting for a permit to embark on the journey in their 50s and 60s after they have raised their children

Kenya : Policeman shoots, injures magistrate in court

Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the shooter intended to kill the magistrate and ordered increased security at all courts.

South Africa: Lawmakers take oath of office ahead of election of President, VP

The chief justice Raymond Zondo oversaw Friday (Jun. 14) the first part of the parliamentary session, during which lawmakers took the oath of office.
In the second part of the session, parliamentarians elect the president and vice president.