Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria: More than 300 kidnapping victims rescued in major operation

The presidency said 163 of them were abducted from Kwara State, while the 145 others were taken from Niger State.

Canal+ to broadcast Europe’s top football club games to Sub-Saharan Africa

The French television giant has acquired exclusive rights to the matches in all languages from mid-2027 to 2031.

Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay

It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger

The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor

Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece

It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum

A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.