Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Pharell Williams: musician-turned-designer opens Paris men’s fashion week

Pharell Williams presented the Louis Vuitton spring summer 2024 menswear collection at the Pont Neuf in Paris.

Football: Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan retires

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, a footballing legend in his homeland, announced on Tuesday that he was retiring from the game at the age of 37.

Kenya is the world’s top TikTok user

According to the recently released Reuters Institute Digital News report 2023 survey, Kenya is leads in world TikTok usage.

Morocco: A new generation of filmmakers inspires with wins at Cannes

A new generation of Moroccan filmmakers are inspiring youth after winning three prestigious awards at last month's Cannes Film Festival in France.

Millions of Ethiopians go hungry again as US, UN pause aid after massive theft

Some African leaders are raising their voices against rich countries that are quick to pour billions of dollars into Kiev but do not always live up to their commitments to the continent.

WRC Safari Rally kicks of in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto graced the World Rally Championship Safari Rally on Wednesday in Naivasha as this year’s contest shifted to top gears.

Africa denounces western countries’ aid double standard

Some African leaders are raising their voices against rich countries that are quick to pour billions of dollars into Kiev but do not always live up to their commitments to the continent.

No time to forget South Sudan, warns the UN

The war in Sudan, which has shown "how quickly hard-won gains towards peace can be wiped out", must not distract attention from the risks facing South Sudan, the UN envoy to the country warned on Tuesday.

Climate activists protest in Paris demanding end to financing of fossil fuels

Hundreds of climate activists protested in Paris on Wednesday demanding an end to the financing of fossil fuels as a summit for a new global financial pact begins in the French capital. They are now calling for more meaningful commitments including a r...

African Climate Action summit: Kenya, UAE to cooperate on climate action

Kenyan President William Ruto and Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), COP28 President-Designate, have stressed the importance of bolstering their collaboration during the upcomi...