Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Tunisia, EU sign ‘strategic’ deal on economy, migration /in /by

In concrete terms, the agreement between Brussels and Tunis provides for 105 million euros in aid to combat illegal immigration.

Lionel Messi presented to thousands of Inter Miami fans as newest player /in /by

"The truth is that I'm very excited and very happy to be here in Miami and to be with you. I want to thank Jorge, Jose, David and their families for the welcome and affection these days, for making us feel at home so quickly, and for making everything ...

Central African Republic: Touadera launches campaign for new constitution referendum /in /by

"Today I want to appeal to the sons and daughters of the country. The referendum vote gives you the opportunity to decide on a better future for the country. So don't let this opportunity to create a new republic through the constitution pass you by."

Senegal’s opposition supporters bang pots and pans in protest /in /by

Senegalese banged on pots and pans for several minutes on Saturday (Jul. 15) night in the latest protest organized by the opposition.
Plenty of people joined the protest in several districts of Dakar and major towns such as Ziguinchor in the south and ...

Kenya’s Ruto calls for stronger, financially autonomous A.U. at Mid-Year Meeting /in /by

African leaders met in Kenya Sunday (Jul. 16) to boost continental integration.
The 5th Mid-Year coordination meeting (MYCM) aimed to address crucial issues of African integration, division of labour, and the roles played by the African Union and regio...

Sudanese refugees in Libya ask the UN for help /in /by

Uncounted numbers of Sudanese refugees who flowed into Libya to escape the ongoing fighting in their country are still living in temporary accommodation. Nour Ismail, who came with his family from Khartoum, calls for help.

Wimbledon: As Tunisia’s Jabeur suffers ‘most painful’ loss, fans at home are heartbroken /in /by

An entire country was behind tennis player Ons Jabeur on Saturday (Jul. 15).
In Gammarth, north-east of Tunisia's capital, all eyes were set on the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Jabeur fell to 0-3 in Grand Slam finals by coming up short aga...

Young Tunisian tennis players dream of Grand Slam finals ‘like Ons Jabeur’ /in /by

On many tennis courts across Tunisia, her name is on everyone's lips. Ons Jabeur, the only Arab woman and only North African tennis player to participate in the final at a Grand Slam tournament has entered history.

South Africa: Army deployed in KZN, MP, LP and FS provinces after mystery truck attacks /in /by

On Friday (Jul. 14), South Africa deployed the army in four of its 9 provinces after at least 21 trucks carrying goods were torched in various parts of the country.
In numerous instances, armed men forced drivers out of their vehicles before setting th...