Entries by Rédaction Africanews

LGBTQ+ individuals face mass arrests in Nigeria, as activists decry ignored abuses

Nigeria is one of more than 30 of Africa's 54 countries where homosexuality is criminalized in laws that are broadly supported by the public, even though the constitution guarantees freedom from discrimination and the right to private and family life.

South Africa: ANC support falls below 50% (poll)

The ANC, which has been in power in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994, is now supported by just 45% of voters and could lose its majority in next year's elections, according to a poll published this week.

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, his ambitions for sport and the world

On the occasion of the Princess of Asturias 2023 awards ceremony in Oviedo, Spain, Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, winner in the sport category, talks about his career, his intact sporting ambitions and his desire to make the world a better place.

DRC: Fuel price hike impacts transportation

Despite consumer protests, petroleum companies in South Kivu claim not to be responsible for the price hikes.

Sudanese families seek refuge in South Sudan

Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds as Sudanese Families Seek Refuge in South Sudan Amidst Lack of Aid

Krystal Joy Brown’s Journey in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ on Broadway

Krystal Joy Brown, a talented actor, excitedly shares her thoughts on her first Sondheim show and the significance of her role in a Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

Nice’s Atal banned for 7 matches after Israel-Hamas post

The French football league suspended Nice defender Youcef Atal for seven matches on Wednesday after he shared an antisemitic message on social media.

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza’s Khan Younis

Israeli airstrikes hit a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis on Thursday, leveling more than eight homes belonging to the extended Abu Shamala family.

un’s photo exhibition ‘PEACE BEGINS WITH HER’ marks role of women during conflict

un's photo exhibition 'PEACE BEGINS WITH HER' marks role of women during conflict

Swiss prosecutors close criminal proceedings against FIFA President

Infantino hails 'full victory' - Swiss prosecutors close criminal proceedings against FIFA President