Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Agnes Ngetich breaks the 10 km road world record /in /by

Agnes Ngetich set the women's 10-kilometer road world record on Sunday, becoming the first woman to run the distance in less than 29 minutes.

Pope acknowledges resistance to same-sex blessings but doubles down: ‘The Lord blesses everyone’ /in /by

Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that "solitude is a price you have to pay" when you make difficult decisions.

Egypt: Chinese FM kicks off Africa tour with call for a ceasefire in Gaza /in /by

The officials discussed joint cooperation and exchanged views on regional developments of common interest including the Gaza war and vessels attacks in the Red Sea.

Africa’s biggest oil refinery begins production in Nigeria with the aim of reducing need for imports /in /by

The $19 billion facility, which can produce 650,000 barrels per day, has started to produce diesel and aviation fuel, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery company reported Saturday. As Nigeria's first privately owned oil refinery, the project "is a game-chan...

Nigeria: The young woman breaking gender bias with her phone tech repair shop /in /by

"I was schooling before I learned the skill, after graduating from school I was at home doing nothing until years later I developed interest and inspiration in fixing phones and as you can see Alhamdulilah I can take care of myself and also those aroun...

100 days of captivity for Israeli hostages held in Gaza /in /by

Hamas aired Sunday an undated video showing three Israeli hostages an undated video showing three Israeli hostages asking their government to be brought back home.
The clip ended with the chyron “Tomorrow, we will inform you of their fate.” Israel's PM...

Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case /in /by

Namibia has disapproved of Germany's decision to step in on behalf of Israel in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

Senegal’s Sall inaugurates e-bus fleet of Dakar public transport network /in /by

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) cover 18.3 km of Dakar, connecting 23 stations and 14 of the city’s most densely populated communes. The 120 electric buses will be powered by solar energy.

AFCON: Disappointed Black Stars fans react to Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde /in /by

The Black Stars were stunned 2-1 by Cape Verde during the opening match of group B.
Supporters in a bar in Accra couldn't hide their surprise and disappointment.

AFCON: Disappointed Black Stars fans react to Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Cape Verde /in /by

The Black Stars were stunned 2-1 by Cape Verde during the opening match of group B.
Supporters in a bar in Accra couldn't hide their surprise and disappointment.