Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Senegal: new blow for Sonko’s presidential hopes

Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal against a libel conviction, potentially ending his hopes of competing in next month's presidential election.

Bernice King urges adoption of MLK’s philosophy to prevent global self-destruction

The Rev. Bernice King used an address to announce events for the upcoming holiday, January 15, in honor of her father to warn that humanity was at a critical juncture.

US$7m for winner: Check out the prize money package for AFCON 2023

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased by 40% boost in the Prize Money for the triumphant team at the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d'Ivoire this month.

South Africa: private security industry booming

South Africa's private security industry is booming, as police struggle against record levels of crime.

Sudan: No progress on proposed peace talks as RSF leader agrees to ceasefire

"I emphasized our unwavering commitment to cease hostilities," Dagalo said, although he didn't say if or when he would meet with Burhan. The warring generals agreed last month to a face-to-face meeting and to start talks over a possible cease-fire, acc...

Zambian schools shut for three more weeks due to cholera

The Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that both primary and secondary students, originally scheduled to return next Monday, will now resume classes on January 29.

Zimbabwe gold mine collapse leaves 11 miners trapped

Eleven subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft following a ground collapse at Redwing Mine in Zimbabwe, located 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital, Harare, authorities on Friday.

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Sudan as ceasefire talks stall

The United Nations Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, issued a stark warning about the deepening crisis in Sudan, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive international action.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is freed on parole after serving 9 years in prison

The announcement came at around 8:30 a.m., indicating corrections officials had released the world-famous double-amputee Olympic runner from the Atteridgeville Correctional Center in the South African capital, Pretoria, in the early hours.