Entries by Rédaction Africanews

U.S. Defense Secretary denounces African putschists /in /by

The United States will continue to support "civilian-led" armies in Africa, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in Luanda on Wednesday, blaming militaries on the continent for "subverting the will of the people" through coups d'état.

Mali: Junta in power evokes crash of military aircraft /in /by

Mali's ruling junta referred to the loss of a lieutenant-colonel killed, according to relatives, aboard the plane that crashed in Gao (north) on Saturday, claiming a high but unknown number of victims, On Wednesday.

Rugby World Cup: Pollard to play for South Africa against Tonga /in /by

South African opener Handre Pollard, who returned from injury and joined the national squad ten days ago, will play in the final group match against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.

France: 4 Nigerians sentenced to 8 to 18 years in prison for proxenetism /in /by

Four Nigerians were sentenced on appeal on Wednesday to between eight- and 18-years’ imprisonment by the Val-de-Marne Assize Court in France, for aggravated pimping in an organized gang and human trafficking with young Nigerian girls forced into prosti...

Namibia suspends imports of South African chickens due to Avian flu outbreak /in /by

Namibia has suspended imports of chickens and eggs from neighboring South Africa, which is experiencing the most serious outbreak of bird flu in its history, the Namibian government announced on Wednesday (Sep. 28).

USA: according to new study 4 in 5 Black adults see racist depictions in the news /in /by

In a new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort to cover broad segments of their community.

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel Festival with prayers for peace /in /by

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians are celebrating the Meskel Festival with prayers for peace and unity.

Rugby World Cup: Namibia knocked out by Uruguay /in /by

Namibia lost 36-26 to Uruguay in Lyon on Wednesday at the 2023 World Cup, leaving them in last place in Group A next to France.

Abidjan expo showcases African art and the digital revolution /in /by

Exploring the future of Africa through art and technology, the Culture Shock exhibition in Abidjan, Ivory Coast showcases both traditional and futuristic artwork by three Ivorian artists.

Libya: eastern authorities announce fund creation for reconstruction of Derna /in /by

The authorities in eastern Libya announced on Wednesday the creation of a fund for the reconstruction of Derna, a city devastated by deadly floods, where a conference is due to be held on October 10 to prepare the first "projects".