Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt: Visitors watch sun align with ancient Luxor temple on winter solstice

The sunrise lines up perfectly with the walls of the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak each year on 21 December.

In Goma, Kivu Fashion Week celebrates solidarity, hope and resilience

Designers from eastern Congo, Rwanda and Uganda among other countries gathered in Goma this weekend for the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week.

Kenya’s Nairobi county approves paid menstrual leave policy

Nairobi County has just made headlines with a bold and controversial decision: women working for the county are now entitled to two paid days off every month for menstrual health.

Russian general killed in car bomb in southern Moscow

A Russian general was killed on Monday morning when a bomb exploded beneath his car. Local investigators say that Ukraine may be behind the attack.

Sudan calls for RSF to be classified as terrorist group at Russia-Africa partnership forum

Sudan has called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces for more than two years, to be classified as a terrorist group.

Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win over Comoros

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.

Morocco celebrate 2-0 win over Comoros as host nation’s AFCON campaign gets underway

After a spectacular opening ceremony, Morocco kicked off its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Comoros.

130 kidnapped Nigerian students freed after one month in captivity

After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.

Egypt coach backs Salah ahead of AFCON opener against Zimbabwe

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan revealed that he was in close contact with Mohamed Salah following his public falling out with Liverpool.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration