Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South African actor Mpho Sebeng dies tragically in car accident

Among his notable works are appearances in TV dramas like "Justice For All" and "Zero Tolerance," both of which received widespread acclaim and numerous awards.

Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups

Provisional results are expected by May 21 and final results by June 5. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes, a run-off will be held on June 22.

Togo’s ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative elections

Provisional results published late Saturday showed it had won 108 out of the 113 seats in parliament.

Gaza tops agenda at Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit

The two-day gathering got underway on Saturday in the Gambian capital, Banjul.

Real Madrid clinches record-extending 36th Spanish league title

With four games still to play, their win came after Barcelona lost their game on Saturday, leaving second-placed Girona with an insurmountable 13-point deficit.

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Easter

Home to the largest Orthodox population outside Europe, Easter is the most celebrated religious holiday in Ethiopia.

Chad goes to polls to vote for a new president

It is the first presidential vote since the death of long-time ruler Idriss Deby who was killed three years ago.

Heavy winds and rain damage homes and cause more flooding in Tanzania

A major blackout hit most of the country on Saturday as it braced for Cyclone Hidaya which came following weeks of flooding in the region

Growing concern as DRC prosecutors open judicial inquiry against Cardinal

Opposition leaders say the state’s "sedition" case against Cardinal Ambongo sets a dangerous precedent for those wishing to criticise the government.

Chadians vigilant ahead of presidential elections on Monday

The country has not held a presidential poll since the death three years ago of former leader, Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the country for three decades.