Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Death toll rises to 10 in latest South Africa pub shooting

Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of Bekkersdal.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders meet in Bamako for Alliance of Sahel States summit

The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.

AFCON 2025: Title holder Ivory Coast to face Mozambique in first Group F match

After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.

Gunmen abduct 28 travellers heading to Islamic event in central Nigeria

Armed men have abducted at least 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, according to local sources.

Ghana distances itself from ‘Detty December’ label despite tourism boom

Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.

Central African Republic: Distribution of voter cards underway ahead of election

Voters will elect their president and lawmakers, as well as local and municipal leaders on 28 December 2025.

Nigeria and Tanzania get ready to face off in Fez in round one of AFCON Group C

Nigeria has been training ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania in the first round of Group C on Tuesday.

Nigeria signs healthcare deal with US under new global health framework

Nigeria and the United States have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.

UN warns Sudan crisis worsening as fighting intensifies

The UN Security Council received a briefing on Monday about the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan as the paramilitary RSF and Sudanese army battle for control of the country.

Nigeria boosts security as 130 kidnap victims freed

Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.