Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mali’s ‘king of kora’ Toumani Diabate dies at 58

His contributions were recognized for bridging the gap between ancestral traditions and modern music, making a lasting imprint on Mali's cultural landscape.

Kenya president retains 6 former Cabinet ministers in first batch of appointments

The president on Friday retained the former ministers in interior and defense, but he has yet to appoint a finance minister, under whose area of responsibility the contentious budget falls.

Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa meets his wax statue

The Rwandan-Scottish actor is the latest celebrity to get his own waxwork at Madame Tussauds Museum in London.

Moroccan rider makes history as first Arab woman to compete in Eventing

Twenty-nine-year old equestrian, Noor Slaoui, will compete in the Eventing discipline at the Paris Olympics.

Former Germany defender Jérôme Boateng fined as years long assault case concludes

The judge who presided over a retrial that started last month, said Boateng will have to pay 50,000 euros ($55,000) each to two children’s charities as part of the conditions for the sentence.

UK pledges £84m to Africa, Mideast in bid to stop illegal migration “at source”

"To stop illegal migration, we must also tackle it at source," Starler said Thursday (Jul. 18). The funding will be directed to projects across Africa and the Middle East. "That includes humanitarian and health support, skills training, help with job ...

Philadelphia footballer becomes youngest MLS player

The 14-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan appeared as a 85th-minute substitute for his team Philadelphia Union.

Airlines, businesses, media outlets hit by global IT disruption

In South Africa, at least two major banks temporarily experienced service disruptions as customers complained they couldn’t make payments using their bank cards or use ATMs.

Nigeria doubles minimum wage for Government workers after strikes

Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals.