Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ghana, UK sign growth partnership deal to address education and job creation

Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and create thousands of opportunities for people.

FIFA launches World Cup’s state-of-the-art broadcast hub in Dallas

The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.

US to slash visa processing sites in Africa from 50 to 20

The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.

Benin’s new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip

Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers

World Cup 2026: who coaches Africa’s 10 qualified teams?

Africa will be represented by 10 national football teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a mix of locally-born and foreign coaches leading the continent’s biggest football nations.

Nigeria’s president hails the navy as it marks its 70th anniversary

Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.

Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win

Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition c...

Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa ‘xenophobic attack’

The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.

Senegalese president names new 30-member cabinet

Ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko says his Pastef party will not participate in the new government.

Court rules UK does not have to pay Rwanda over failed asylum plan

Rwanda had sued Britain for over $130 million after the controversial plan was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024.