Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Explosion tragedy unveils regulatory oversight challenges

A massive fireball over a Nairobi apartment block captured by a 19-year-old Philip Awinyo Jeremiah turned a regular night into chaos, leading to a viral video on social media.

Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election amid integrity concerns

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25.

African music triumphs from Grammy recognition to worldwide Influence

The African music industry, the continent's diverse genres and talents are not only conquering global charts but also earning a place on the prestigious Grammy stage.

Stabbing attack at parisian train station raises security concerns ahead of Olympic Games

An assailant injured three people in a stabbing attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris on Saturday. The attack, occurring at approximately 8 a.m., adds to the string of security concerns in the Olympic host city just six months before the Su...

Angola’s AFCON journey ends in quarter-final heartbreak for fans

Angola's AFCON journey concluded in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 loss to Nigeria, leaving fans with mixed emotions. Despite the disappointment, the Palancas Negras had defied expectations by topping their group and eliminating Namibia in the round of ...

Mali’s ECOWAS exit rallies support and sparks regional concerns

Demonstrators flooded the streets of Bamako on Thursday, rallying in support of the Malian junta's decision to withdraw the country from the Economic Community of West African States.

Visually impaired teacher inspires students with unwavering commitment

we meet a man who has been inspiring his students for over 20 years. Godfrey Okello is visually impaired, but his visual handicap has never been a barrier to passing on his passion for English literature and music to those he teaches.

AFCON 2023: Nigeria edges past Angola, DR Congo triumphs over Guinea in quarterfinals

Nigeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals by defeating Angola with a solitary goal from Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward's precise finish came just before half-time, capitalizing on a brilliant build-up by Moses Simon.

Iran president vows against “bullies”

While Biden and White House officials have stressed that they don’t want a broader war with Iran, the administration has also warned that its response to the deadly assault won’t be a “one-off.”

CAF taking steps to tackle “unprofessional” behavior by journalists at AFCON

CAF said Friday (Feb. 02) it met with the local organizing committee and police to find workable solutions. On Wednesday (Jan. 31), the International Sports Press Association condemned journalists’ “deplorable” behavior at this edition of the Africa Cu...