Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara plan /in /by

On Tuesday, Paris said it recognised a controversial Moroccan plan to give limited autonomy to Western Sahara, under its sovereignty.

Guinea court finds former military leader guilty of crimes against humanity /in /by

Moussa Dadis Camara has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity.

Moroccan climate experts warn that the severe heatwave will continue /in /by

They say temperatures are reaching as high as 47 degrees Celsius in many regions and will likely last until at least Friday.

UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic /in /by

The embargo was imposed in 2013 when mainly Muslim rebels ousted the president, prompting reprisals from mostly Christian militias.

Libyan athletes say in Paris to prep for next Games /in /by

Libya took six athletes to the Games but only one qualified outright

Sudan: General al-Burhan survives drone attack /in /by

Sudan's military said its top commander, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack on a military graduation ceremony that killed five people in the east of the country.

Chelsea interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen /in /by

While Chelsea is interested in the Nigerian striker, Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku could be heading from the British club to Napoli.

Iconic Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72 /in /by

Onwenu reportedly collapsed following her performance at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was subsequently pronounced dead at a hospital in Victoria Island,

Iran’s Supreme Leader says its “Tehran’s duty” to avenge Hamas leader’s death /in /by

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed in a missile strike in Tehran on Wednesday morning.

Angola announces ceasefire deal between DR Congo and Rwanda /in /by

Kinshasa has long accused Kigali of backing M23 rebels fighting the army in its eastern North Kivu province, an accusation Rwanda denies.