Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Africa legal giants return from The Hague to heroes welcome

After a gruelling battle in the international arena, the South African Legal team finally returns from The Hague.

Joshua vs. Ngannou confirmed for 8th March in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua will face Mixed Martial Arts fighter Francis Ngannou in a boxing heavyweight contest on 8th March in Saudi Arabia

AFCON 2023: Senegal off to a flying start, beat Gambia 3-0

Two goals from Lamine Camara in addition to that of the first from Pape Gueye gave Senegal a dream start as African champions against 10-man Gambia in Yamoussoukro on Monday.

Mauritius on high alert as Cyclone Belal approaches

Cyclones are common between January and March in southern Africa as oceans in the southern hemisphere reach their warmest temperatures. The hotter water is fuel for cyclones

Sierra Leone: a science and leadership festival for young people

An annual science and leadership festival helps to train young people in Sierra Leone. For the past seven years, Project 1808 has taken place in Kabala, in the Koinadugu district in the north of the country.

Kenya: Agnes Ngetich breaks the 10 km road world record

Agnes Ngetich set the women's 10-kilometer road world record on Sunday, becoming the first woman to run the distance in less than 29 minutes.

Pope acknowledges resistance to same-sex blessings but doubles down: ‘The Lord blesses everyone’

Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that "solitude is a price you have to pay" when you make difficult decisions.

Egypt: Chinese FM kicks off Africa tour with call for a ceasefire in Gaza

The officials discussed joint cooperation and exchanged views on regional developments of common interest including the Gaza war and vessels attacks in the Red Sea.

Africa’s biggest oil refinery begins production in Nigeria with the aim of reducing need for imports

The $19 billion facility, which can produce 650,000 barrels per day, has started to produce diesel and aviation fuel, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery company reported Saturday. As Nigeria's first privately owned oil refinery, the project "is a game-chan...

Nigeria: The young woman breaking gender bias with her phone tech repair shop

"I was schooling before I learned the skill, after graduating from school I was at home doing nothing until years later I developed interest and inspiration in fixing phones and as you can see Alhamdulilah I can take care of myself and also those aroun...