Entries by Rédaction Africanews

AFCON: Seven-time champion Egypt to face Benin for quarterfinal spot /in /by

Egyptian players are favourites to defeat Benin, who are appearing at this stage of the competition for only the second time in their history.

Pope voices concern over US raid in Venezuela, calls for peace and sovereignty /in /by

Pope Leo has expressed deep concern over the recent US raid in Venezuela, urging that the well-being of the Venezuelan people must take precedence over all other considerations.

At least 50 killed in market attack in Nigeria’s Niger State /in /by

At least 50 people have been killed and several others abducted after gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, according to police. The attackers stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village on Saturday afternoon, setting stalls on fire and lo...

Renewed fighting near Uvira raises tensions in Eastern DR Congo /in /by

Renewed tensions are flaring in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with fresh fighting reported around the city of Uvira in South Kivu province.

Celebrations in South Florida as Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture /in /by

South Florida erupted in celebration as news broke of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelans in the region draped flags over their shoulders and chanted “liberty,” marking a moment many had long hoped...

Cameroon and South Africa set for high-stakes AFCON round of 16 clash /in /by

South Africa and Cameroon meet on Sunday in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams aiming to extend their tournament runs after finishing second in their respective groups.

Senegal, Mali set up AFCON quarterfinal clash [Football Now] /in /by

Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday, while 10-man Mali defeated Tunisia on penalties to advance

Fear and uncertainty sweep Venezuela after US operation targets President Maduro /in /by

Fear and uncertainty are spreading across Venezuela following what US officials describe as a dramatic American military operation targeting President Nicolás Maduro.

Cuban Santería priests warn of conflicts and violence in 2026 /in /by

Santería followers gathered in Havana on Friday to discover the Letter of the Year, the predictions of the priests for the New Year.

The Gambia: Dozens missing after boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized /in /by

At least 102 survivors were rescued and seven bodies recovered from the boat that capsized off the Gambian coast on New Year's Eve, President Adama Barrow said in a state broadcast.