Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Thousands Sign Petition to Resume Dakar-Ziguinchor Maritime Service Amid Political Tensions

Passenger and freight transport, which was provided by three vessels, has been halted by Senegalese authorities without an official explanation since June.

South African Rugby Player Investigated for Alleged Racial Insult in World Cup Semifinal

The South African Rugby Federation expressed that they are taking the allegation very seriously and are currently examining the available evidence.

17 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza from Egypt

Seventeen aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip from Egypt on Sunday, to provide assistance to the Palestinian territory

Director Ellie Foumbi wins top prize at Cameroon film festival

Director Ellie Foumbi won the prestigious Ecran d'Or at the closing ceremony of the 27th edition of Cameroon's Ecran Noir film festival.

Burundi becomes 100th member of FIFA’s Football for Schools programme

FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, has been in Burundi to inaugurate its Football for Schools programme in that country.

Tunisians gather outside French embassy in new rally in support of Palestinians

Thousands of Tunisians gathered outside the French embassy in Tunis on Saturday in support of the Palestinians and demanding the departure of the ambassador.

Madagascar opposition denounce “illegitimate electoral process”

Madagascar's opposition presidential candidates have held a major rally in Antananarivo denouncing what they describe as an "illegitimate electoral process" ahead of November elections.

Kenya and Angola call on M23 rebels in DRC to move to a military garrison

The presidents of Kenya and Angola have called on M23 militia fighting government forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to facilitate peace in the region by moving to a military garrison.

DRC: Former prisoner promoted to rank of general in army reshuffle

A former military aide who spent some 20 years in prison for his alleged role in the assassination of DRC president Laurent Kabila, has been promoted to rank of brigadier general.

South Africans celebrate Springboks nail-biting win against England

South Africans on Saturday night celebrated the Springboks nail-biting 16-15 win against England in the last minutes of the game.