Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sudan’s Al-Burhan heads first cabinet meeting since conflict erupted

Sudan's de facto leader general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met on Monday (Aug. 28) with members of the government for the first time in 4 months. In the eastern coastal city of Port Sudan, where the meeting was also held, Burhan said a military operation e...

Spanish soccer federation leaders ask president Rubiales to resign

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday because of his behavior at the Women's World Cup, including kissing a player on the lips after Spain won the championship match.

Libyan PM visits Palestinian embassy in Tripoli to strengthen relations

Libyan Prime Minister visited the Palestinian embassy in the capital, Tripoli, on Monday to affirm his country's continued support of the Palestinian cause.

Egypt: Opposition coalition denounces detention of leader

The Free Current coalition was formed in June this year, comprised of an array of mostly liberal opposition parties and figures.
One of its leading figures, Hashim Kassem, was detained last week following a public spat with a former government minister.

Niger: Paris backs ‘president Bazoum’ and ‘ECOWAS’ military action should it be the case’

"Our policy is the right one. It depends on the courage of President Mohamed Bazoum, the commitment of our diplomats, of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite pressure," Macron told a gathering of French ambassadors in the capital on Mo...

Gabon: Opposition candidate claims ‘victory’, renews call for Ali Bongo to concede defeat

Mr. Ondo Ossa, behind whom the main opposition parties have lined up, had already denounced "fraud" by the Bongo camp on Saturday, two hours before the polls closed, and asked to be "declared the winner".

Nigeria: Govt to improve business environment for investment, averse to borrowing

Finance Minister Wale Edun, said that the benefit of the subsidy removal would be ploughed back into various sectors aimed at boosting government revenue and improving business environment for investment.

FIBA World Cup: South Sudan and Cape Verde shine, join winning streak by African sides

It was a watershed moment for the world's youngest nation South Sudan and one of the world's least-populated nations Cape Verde as they both won their first-ever game at the FIBA World Cup.

Sudan: Army chief gives rare public speech in Port Sudan

The head of Sudan's army announced Monday that he fled the capital during a large military operation as the bloody conflict in the Northeast African country enters its fifth month.

“We are struggling to cope with thousands of new migrants”- Italian Red Cross

"Clearly, this is an important situation, and an emergency situation, because with 4,000 people in a structure for 800 it is evident that it becomes a critical situation. In the meantime, there are enough bathrooms for everyone. It is clear that we had...