Entries by Rédaction Africanews

First Ugandan charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death

the accused was formally charged with aggravated homosexuality on August 18 after reportedly engaging in "illicit sexual activity" with a 41-year-old man. The specifics that warranted the classification as "aggravated" were not explicitly outlined.

President Macron addresses situation in Sahel

France will accept "Neither paternalism, nor weakness,” in Africa declared President Emmanuel on Monday during a meeting with French ambassadors gathered at the Elysée palace.

Zimbabwe: Residents of Harare react to results of contested vote

"The results do not look fine, there is a query somewhere." Godwell Gonye, Harare resident

Sudan: Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan denies deal with RSF, flees to Port Sudan

"Anyone who says there is an agreement or a deal [with RSF] or someone is helping, is delusional. We don't strike deals with traitors or any party that betrayed the Sudanese people and will not cooperate with any side that betrayed the Sudanese people....

Rwanda signs landmark deal with Bayern Munich

"The 'Land of a Thousand Hills' is extending its visibility to a new European football league after England, where it is a sponsor of London club Arsenal, and France, where it is a partner of Paris Saint-Germain.

London’s Notting Hill Carnival gets underway for its 55th year

One reveller acknowledged the historic roots of the festival, which evolved out of the Windrush generation, which brought migrants from the West Indies to the United Kingdom for post-Second World War employment.

Chad: field hospital saves lives of Sudanese refugees

In Chad, a field hospital ran by refugees is saving the lives of those who have fled ongoing conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region.

Sudan’s army chief meets with deputy in Port Sudan

According to a statement from the ruling sovereign council, the general was met on Sunday (Aug. 27) by his deputy Malik Agar and other government officials who have relocated operations to Port Sudan.

Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus leaves Ajax to join West Ham in Premier League

Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus left Ajax to join West Ham in a deal worth a reported $48 million on Sunday.

Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union

“We have invited the African Union with the idea of ​​granting it permanent member status” of the G20, Narendra Modi said during the B20 business forum which was held ahead of the G20 summit on September 9 and 10.