Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mbappé’s double fires France, Messi hat trick sends Argentina flying

After a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé took over. The France captain scored twice as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener, moving past Pelé with 14 career World Cup goals. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a sensational hat trick.

Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui

Former president Francois Bozize may not be in the courtroom, but three of his former senior military officers were present as his landmark trial got underway in Bangui.

In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more

Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and u...

Iran links war deal to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Iran’s foreign minister has declared that any agreement ending the conflict with the United States must also include Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, warning that continued military action or occupation would violate the emerging memorandum...

G7 Turns spotlight on Middle East as Trump unveils Iran deal

G7 leaders and invited partner nations gathered in Evian-les-Bains as attention shifted from Ukraine to the Middle East following Donald Trump’s announcement of a tentative deal with Iran, with Gulf leaders joining talks on regional security and global...

Kinshasa priest engages DR Congo youth with rap music

Clad in his black cassock and energised by the frenetic beat, Jean-Pierre Mongambi, Kinshasa's "rapping priest", roamed underprivileged districts using rap to bring the gospel to the city's youth.

Central African Republic army denies coup rumours

For now, officials insist there has been no attempt to overthrow the government, describing the rumours as unfounded speculation rather than a genuine threat to the state.

MSF warns of ‘dangerous gaps’ in Ebola response in DR Congo

"Dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday.

World Cup fans claim online ticket scam leaves them locked out of stadium

More than a dozen people were waiting in line in front of the Atlanta Stadium when the game between Cape Verde and Spain started.

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91

Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous with the anti-a...