Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria marks Chinese Lunar New Year in early celebrations

The Chinese consulate in Lagos hosted early celebrations of the Lunar New Year which gets underway next Saturday.

Togo beats Indonesia in David Cup World Group II play-offs

Togo's win against Indonesia in Davis Cup seen as a remarkable comeback after more than 20 years of absence from the world tennis scene.

Fears for Palestinians amid reports Israel plans to extend push to Rafah

Increasing concerns over the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave, as suspension of funding to UNRWA by several countries further complicates aid delivery.

Usyk and Fury title fight rescheduled to May 18 in Saudi Arabia

The fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title has been rescheduled to May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

AFCON: Ivorian fans celebrate win against Mali, to proceed to semis

Reaction from Ivorian fans, after Oumar Diakite scored in stoppage time of extra time to send 10-man Ivory Coast into the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 2-1 win over northern neighbor Mali on Saturday.

Opposition divided after Senegal’s Macky Sall postponed presidential polls

Several opposition figures rejected President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the election, with at least two of the 20 presidential candidates saying they would proceed with their campaign scheduled to kick off on Sunday.

Ivory Coast and South Africa reach Africa Cup semifinals

Oumar Diakité scored in stoppage time of extra time to send 10-man Ivory Coast into the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 2-1 win over northern neighbor Mali on Saturday

Namibian President Geingob dies in hospital while receiving treatment

Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced. He was 82.

Kenya: Explosion tragedy unveils regulatory oversight challenges

A massive fireball over a Nairobi apartment block captured by a 19-year-old Philip Awinyo Jeremiah turned a regular night into chaos, leading to a viral video on social media.

Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election amid integrity concerns

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25.