Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Amid opposition, Vatican says blessings of same-sex couples not endorsement of homosexuality

Pope Francis approved a ruling in December allowing priests to bless unmarried and same-sex couples so long as the blessing was performed without any type of ritualisation and did not give the impression of the church’s approval of the relationship.

India: Navy deployed after threats against Liberian ship

Indian Navy commandos boarded a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier that had been the subject of an attempted hijacking in the Arabian Sea and began clearance operations, the navy said on Friday.

DR Congo Election: Catholic, Protestant churches demand inquiry before acceptance of results

The presidential election won by incumbent Felix Tshisekedi with more than 73% according to the CENI election commission has been met with controversy..

Senegal: new blow for Sonko’s presidential hopes

Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal against a libel conviction, potentially ending his hopes of competing in next month's presidential election.

Bernice King urges adoption of MLK’s philosophy to prevent global self-destruction

The Rev. Bernice King used an address to announce events for the upcoming holiday, January 15, in honor of her father to warn that humanity was at a critical juncture.

US$7m for winner: Check out the prize money package for AFCON 2023

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased by 40% boost in the Prize Money for the triumphant team at the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d'Ivoire this month.

South Africa: private security industry booming

South Africa's private security industry is booming, as police struggle against record levels of crime.

Sudan: No progress on proposed peace talks as RSF leader agrees to ceasefire

"I emphasized our unwavering commitment to cease hostilities," Dagalo said, although he didn't say if or when he would meet with Burhan. The warring generals agreed last month to a face-to-face meeting and to start talks over a possible cease-fire, acc...

Zambian schools shut for three more weeks due to cholera

The Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that both primary and secondary students, originally scheduled to return next Monday, will now resume classes on January 29.

Zimbabwe gold mine collapse leaves 11 miners trapped

Eleven subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft following a ground collapse at Redwing Mine in Zimbabwe, located 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital, Harare, authorities on Friday.