Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN forecasts improved prospects for the world economy

According to its report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this year, up from the 2.4% it forecast in its January report – and by 2.8% in 2025.

WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ amid Gaza conflict deliberation

Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.

Greek defense team says 9 accused Egyptians misidentified

The legal defence team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean's deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case.

Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree

Ahmed Alid told police after his arrest that he'd killed 70-year-old Terence Carney in the northeast England town of Hartlepool because "Israel had killed innocent children."

Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside genocide hearing at UN court

Hearings are underway at the International Court of Justice as part of a case brought by South Africa against Israel because of its actions in Gaza.

Jennifer Lopez goes to war against A.I. in a new Netflix movie

The multi-hyphenate megastar also discussed how her idea of trust has changed through the years and as her fame exponentially increased.

Senegal’s Sonko wants to reassess ties with France

Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko called for a shift towards a fairer, more mutually beneficial and transparent cooperation with France. He questionned the impact on national sovereignty and strategic autonomy of French military presence in some ...

Brazil wins bid to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 74th FIFA Congress voted for Brazil ahead of the joint bid by Belgium, Netherlands and Germany as the host country for the event.

Haiti’s crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic

As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighbouring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections on Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries.

Tunisia lawyers strike over arrest of colleague

The demonstration in the North African country's capital came days after two lawyers were arrested — one brusquely extracted from the bar association headquarters and the other needing to be hospitalized after sustaining injuries while being apprehende...