Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway marks six years of operation

The over 750-kilometre-long line is the first electrified transnational railway in East Africa.

Meghan Markle says it was “humbling” to discover she is part-Nigerian

The Duchess was speaking at an event in Abuja to highlighted the importance of female leadership and empowerment.

CAR: Some displaced people receiving assistance to move out of camps

After decades of instability and conflict in Central African Republic one in five Central Africans is either internally displaced or has found refuge abroad.

Pope Francis: “War is a deception”

The two-day meeting has been organised by the 'Fratelli tutti' foundation and will consist of 12 thematic tables set up in different locations in Rome, such as the Palazzo de Campidoglio and the Vatican's Chancellery.

Mali national dialogue recommends junta rule extension

A major part of the opposition boycotted the dialogue, accusing the army officers of exploiting it to stay in power.

Somalia requests UN to end political mission as Al-Shabab attacks increase

The request for mission termination comes amidst intensified attacks by al-Shabab, prompting international efforts to bolster Somalia's security capabilities. In mid-February, the United States announced plans to build up to five military bases for the...

UN Civil society conference in Nairobi ends with calls for collaboration

The Conference took place ahead of the Summit of the Future, which will bring delegations from all over the globe to UN Headquarters in New York this September to agree a roadmap of bold multilateral actions aimed at ensuring a fairer, safer and more s...

Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at the end of the season

The France World Cup winner, who is out of contract in June, announced he will not be renewing his deal with PSG in a video released on social media site X.

Sudan: UN chief denounces blockade of humanitarian corridors by belligerents

Speaking at a news briefing during the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Guterres said the UN stood in "solidarity" with flood-hit Kenya and promised to continue to help with relief efforts

Niger: Court session on lifting of Bazoum’s presidential immunity postponed

According to Niger Bar Association, the postponement of the case till June 7 will allow “an adversarial debate at the trial” so that “the right to defense can be fully ensured”,