Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Palestinian Authority welcomes recognition by Ireland, Norway and Spain

Some 140 countries have already recognized a Palestinian state — more than two-thirds of United Nations members — but none of the major Western powers have done so

Generator fumes kill seven university students in Nigeria

The victims were working in the recording studio owned by one of the victims identified as Akpos Reuben Braokubo, when the tragic incident happened on Tuesday morning, May 21.

Investigations begin following deadly turbulences on Singapore flight

The airline’s flight SQ321 was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, with 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard when it hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.

Raisi was “a very reliable partner” – Putin sends condolences to Iran over president’s death

Indeed, he was a very reliable partner. A straightforward, self-confident man, above all a man who was guided by national interests. He was a man of his word and it was a pleasure to work with him. I mean that if we agreed on something, we could always...

WATCH: Jacob Zuma barred from election by high court decision

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for Parliament due to a previous criminal conviction.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz honored at Gordon Parks Foundation gala

At a gala in New York, the Gordon Parks Foundation honored Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Colin Kaepernick, the late Richard Roundtree, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The event celebrated individuals who have made si...

Chad PM resigns after interim president wins disputed May 6 elections

"In accordance with the constitution, I have today presented... my resignation and that of the transitional government, ...

More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050

Communities living along this receding shorelines of low-lying Vypin Island off India’s west coast understand the importance of healthy mangrove ecosystems

South Africa vote: How ANC lost its way with infighting and scandal

30 years after the African National Congress transformed from a liberation omovement to a political party in government, it faces growing dissatisfaction from South Africans who feel it has failed to live up to its promises

Football: Mohamed Camara hides the badge in support of LGBTQ

France's sports minister has called for Monaco football club to be sanctioned after one of its players covered a message against homophobia on the team's jersey during the final league match on Sunday.