Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027 /in /by

The 52-year-old, who was re-elected by delegates from the 211 member federations in 2019, could remain at the helm of world football until 2031 as his first three-year tenure is considered incomplete.

Million tonnes of partially radioactive waste stir up fear in Niger /in /by

In Niger’s northern region of Arlit, heaps of partially radioactive waste left from four decades of Uranium mining dot the landscape. Now a plan by subsidiary Cominak and French uranium giant Orano is underway to secure the waste and avoid risks to hea...

Burkina Faso repatriates 64 citizens from Tunisia /in /by

"We were able to bring a first contingent of 64 compatriots" who were in Tunisia, said the Minister Delegate for Regional Cooperation, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, ensuring that it was "the responsibility of our government to ensure the safety and well-...

Morocco: Suspected jihadists arrested after police officer’s murder /in /by

According to a statement from the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN), the two main suspects were arrested following "security operations" in Casablanca and in the region of Sidi Hrazem, near Fez (north). A third man was arrested in a subse...

After the Nigerian presidential election, the struggle for Lagos intensifies /in /by

For the first time in two decades, the bustling megacity of 20 million people could escape the influence of Mr. Tinubu, its historic "godfather," in favour of an opposition governor.

Rwanda hosts 73rd FIFA congress, inaugurates stadium in honour of Pele /in /by

"Pele is football, Pele is the world, Pele left us but he is always with us and it is so important that every boy every girl all over the world can remember who Pele was" FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Morocco joins Spanish and Portuguese bid to host 2030 FIFA world cup /in /by

"I think that they are really strong. They have the respect of all Africa and out of Africa too. Now we are going to work together. We have a lot of things similar in the social level, culture. Of course, in the tradition of football. We are we are bro...

Malawi president attends funeral of cyclone victims /in /by

According to local authorities, the cyclone killed at least 225 people in southern Malawi, including in Blantyre, the country's financial centre.

Blinken presses Ethiopia reconciliation, offers aid on post-war visit /in /by

The top US diplomat said greater economic relations with Ethiopia depended on its commitment to both "reconciliation and accountability" over the war, which the United States estimates has cost about 500,000 lives.

Malawi president launches international appeal for help /in /by

The presidential appeal follows the devastation left in the wake of cyclone Freddy that also affected neighbouring Mozambique