Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Football: due to lack of money, Nigeria cannot fire its coach

After two poor performances in the World Cup qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would happily fire its coach José Peseiro if it had the money to pay compensation, according to NFF member Nse Essien.

DRC presidential election: Matata Ponyo withdraws in favour of Moïse Katumbi

Former Prime Minister (2012-2016) of the Democratic Republic of Congo Augustin Matata Ponyo, one of the opposition candidates in the December 20 presidential election, announced Sunday evening his withdrawal in favour of Moïse Katumbi.

Miss Universe 2023: Sheynnis Palacios becomes first-ever crowned Nicaraguan

The last African contestants, Miss Cameroon Issié Princesse, Miss Namibia, Jameela Uiras, and Miss South AFrica Ndavi Nokeri, didn't make it past the top 20.
Eighty-four women competed for the crown in the 72nd edition of the competition.

Presidential election in the DRC: who are the main candidates?

After the withdrawal of one of them on Sunday, 25 candidates, including the outgoing president, are in the running for the presidential election scheduled for December 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...

After seven months of war, Sudan faces risk of collapse

Seven months of war between rival generals in Sudan have resulted in thousands of deaths, millions of displaced persons and the risk of disintegration of the country, which was already in a fragile state before the outbreak of hostilities.

Sustainable Abalone Farming in South Africa

As more aquaculture ventures adopt sustainable practices, the industry is likely to play a crucial role in ensuring a steady supply of seafood without compromising the delicate balance of marine ecosystems.

Zimbabwe: cholera patients treated in epicentre of Kuwadzana

As Zimbabwe battles a deadly cholera outbreak in its capital Harare, patients are being treated in Kuwadzana, the epicentre of the crisis.

Sugar prices rising worldwide

For scores of other bakers struggling to stay afloat while enduring higher costs for fuel and flour, the stratospheric sugar prices proved to be the last straw, and they closed for good.

DRC: Tshisekedi supporters gather in Kinshasa for first campaign rally

A rainy Sunday (Nov. 19) did not deter supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi from making their way to a rally in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic republic of Congo. Fatshi as he is knwon at home, will vie against 25 presidential hopefuls in t...

Eastern DRC: 7 dead in gun battle, fighting against M23

At least seven people were killed in an exchange of fire on Saturday evening in North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting on Sunday pitted the army against M23 rebels, several local sources said.