Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Calls for free and fair elections as Liberians vote in presidential run-off /in /by

"What I expect of this election is that this election should be free, fair and transparent and at the end of it, whoever wins becomes the president of this country for the next 6 years," said Bestman, a school administrator, outside a voting poll in Mo...

Yaya Toure set for first test as Saudi Arabia assistant coach /in /by

Mancini and Yaya Toure lead Saudi Arabia training ahead of Pakistan test

Somalia: At least 31 killed in floods caused by torrential rains /in /by

"Flooding is causing a great deal of damage to the area, and the situation is extremely bad. People are running for their lives because of the force of the water. Some people are using tractors to get through the water. On the other hand, we were able ...

Cuba: “Proyecto Espejo” teaches children traditional Latin dance styles /in /by

Mambo, rumba, salsa, cha, cha, cha and more Latin dance styles have given rhythm to Cuban culture for decades. But as new dance trends become popular on the island, traditional styles are slowly disappearing. "Proyecto Espejo" teaches children traditio...

FIFA president hails positive impact of African Football League /in /by

"[The competition] is here to stay, to grow, this is here to have an impact, this is here to give hopes and dreams to the entire African population in Africa and to the world population," Gianni Infantino said on Sunday (Nov. 12).

Nigeria unions call for nationwide strike despite court order /in /by

Nigeria's two largest labour unions, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting Tuesday, defying a court order.

Nigerians heading to Mecca for pilgrimage forced back home /in /by

Over 170 Nigerians en route to Saudi Arabia were denied entry on Monday, as their visas were reportedly revoked by Saudi authorities upon arrival, according to Nigerian media.

Liberia: Polls underway in presidential run off vote /in /by

Mr. Weah, 57, and Mr. Boakai, 78, came neck-and-neck in the first round on October 10, with just over 43% and a lead of 7,126 votes for the incumbent.

Trial Resumes in Guinea After Dramatic Jailbreak Raises Concerns /in /by

The prison raid on November 4, orchestrated by armed commandos, heightened fears of trial disruption. However, on Monday, the trial resumed after a three-week suspension for unrelated reasons

Central African Republic: Bangui residents forced to live in flooded homes /in /by

Wearing a pink and yellow shirt, Ngade Guy Jocelyn cannot go about without his paddles. It has been a few days since the father has been forced to move about his town south from Bangui on a pirogue. The Ubangi river overflowed following heavy rainfall ...