Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans /in /by

In a low-scoring but ferociously gripping match, both sides scored a try but Ireland slotted all of its goalkicks while South Africa missed four of five, leaving 11 points in the wind.

Demonstrators protest “injustice” outside the UN New York complex /in /by

With the launch of the debate at the 78th session of the UN general assembly on Sep. 19, demonstrators of Senegalese, Angolan or Armenian heritage were just some of many who protested on the heavily secured streets outside the UN complex in New York.

UNGA: Ethiopia calls for “renewed global solidarity” /in /by

"Do we have the necessary political will to choose global partnership over geopolitical competition [and] are we prepared to work together towards a promising age of shared prosperity?,” Ethiopian deputy Prime Minister asked the 78th UN general assembl...

Ghana: 3-day protests over cost of living crisis, leaders’ “moral decay” end /in /by

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in Accra, Ghana, captured attention as citizens rally for political change and economic reform. From Sep 21 to Sep. 23, demonstrators rallied for political change and economic reform.

Blaze kills over 30 at illegal Benin fuel depot /in /by

The blaze erupted on Sep. 23 at a warehouse for smuggled fuel in the southern Benin town of Seme Podji near the border with Nigeria. Local residents said cars, motorbikes and tricycle taxis came to stock up on fuel at the depot.

Suicide bomber kills dozens, injures scores in central Somalia /in /by

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from al-Shabab, which often carries out such attacks and controls some parts of the Somalian territory.

S.A: 4th edition of Comic Con Africa, the continent’s largest pop culture festival kicks off /in /by

The festival opened this year with a spotlight on home-grown superheroes. South African media say the festival will have a record attendance as crowds flock to a vast expo centre south of Johannesburg for the event which runs until Monday (Sep. 25).

Libya: eastern authorities announce reconstruction conference in Derna /in /by

Libya's flood-devastated port city of Derna will host an international conference on Oct. 10 to aid reconstruction efforts, authorities in the east of the divided country said Friday (Sep. 22). The spokesperson for the Libyan national army leader also ...

Mozambique-U.S. seek to deepen defence, security ties /in /by

Mozambique's President was welcomed Friday (Sep. 22) by the U.S. Secretary of Defense to discuss the nations' bilateral defence ties and security cooperation.

Niger: letters of credence, a bone of contention between the junta, Bazoum’s govt and the UN /in /by

UN chief Antonio Guterres "went astray in the exercise of his mission by obstructing Niger's full participation in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly," the country’s military rulers have accused. The junta and Mohamed Bazoum's toppled govt fig...