Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Moroccan authorities plan new laws to combat art forgeries in growing market

Morocco is planning on passing new laws and strengthening penalties to combat art forgeries in order to protect a multimillion-dollar art market that officials believe will continue to grow.

King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties

"Diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer," it said in a statement.

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people

The head of the U.N. refugee agency, meanwhile, warned that Europe may have to deal with a rise in the numbers of Sudanese refugees if a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened.

Cameroon football federation rejects president’s offer to step down

Samuel Eto'o received their backing despite allegations of improper conduct, match-fixing, and corruption.

Namibians pay homage to late president Hage Geingob

Namibia has named an acting president following the death of the much-respected leader, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.

Senegal parliament delays election until December

Senegal’s parliament voted Monday to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process

Burkina Faso becomes 2nd African country to include malaria vaccine in immunization program

Burkina Faso became the second country on the continent to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule. According to the Gavi vaccine alliance, the initial phase of the vaccine roll-out aims to reach nearly 250,000 children ag...

Italy: African migrants arrested after the death of a Guinean

Roman authorities have arrested 14 migrants from nine countries for their alleged involvement in unrest at a repatriation center following the death of a migrant from Guinea, police said Monday.

South African keeper Williams, the penalty shootouts hero

Williams’ saves against Cape Verde in their quarterfinal match on Saturday (Feb. 03) were unprecedented – no other goalkeeper had saved so many in this part of a penalty shootout at the Africa Cup before.

2024 GRAMMYs: Tyla beats Burna Boy and Davido to win best African Music Performance

South African singer Tyla secured a triumphant win at the 2024 Grammy Awards, clinching the Best African Music Performance award on Sunday.