Entries by Rédaction Africanews

EXPLAINER: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?

Nothing has changed about the church's position on marriage, its firm opposition to gay marriage, or its belief that any extramarital sex — gay or straight — is sinful.

Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

Israeli military faces increasing calls for cease-fire from allies

"Hamas knows who they're dealing with. They know very well that the IDF is committed to international law and values. So Hamas goes to great lengths to use this against us. Hamas is weaponizing international law. Hamas is using our humanity to wage war...

Protesters rally against government’s migration policies outside UK Home Office

Protest "Stop the hate" which took on Migrants Day (Dec. 18) was organised by various groups including Stand Up to Racism and Care4Calais.
In addition to trying to reduce illegal migration, the Uk's government has toughened legal migration rules for fa...

South African president condemns Gaza crisis as genocidal, calls for ceasefire

In response to the dire circumstances, President Ramaphosa called for an immediate ceasefire. He emphasized the urgency of halting what he perceives as a genocidal onslaught, expressing the collective responsibility to prevent further suffering.

Sudan: RSF paramilitary claim control of Roufaa, Wad Madani

The capital of al-Jazira state, Wad Madani is home to more than 270,000 people in need of "aid", and has until now been a "humanitarian hub", according to the UN.

Congolese diaspora in Paris embraces historic opportunity to vote from abroad

Embassies in the five countries selected by the electoral commission for this "pilot" experience—France, Belgium, South Africa, the United States, and Canada—registered their nationals on the electoral lists earlier this

Côte d’Ivoire: PDCI congress delayed amid legal controversy and leadership aspirations

As the PDCI leaders gather to navigate this unexpected twist, the party finds itself at a crossroads, grappling not only with the loss of its long-standing leader but also with the challenges of shaping its future direction.

Egypt’s Sisi delivers victory speech after securing third term

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vows to exert every effort "to continue building the new republic" after winning a third term with 89.6 percent of the vote.