Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Fighting still rages on in Sudan as thousands flee

At least 12 civilians were killed on Sunday in bombardments by soldiers and paramilitaries who are now clashing in a new town in Darfur, a vast region in western Sudan that is constantly being fled by refugees.

Senegalese and Chelsea defender Koulibaly joins Saudi side Al-Hilal

Kalidou Koulibaly has left Chelsea after only one season to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal.

Sierra Leone police disperse opposition supporters as tallying continues

Samura Kamara, the main opponent of incumbent president Julius Maada Bio in the election, said on Twitter that bullets had been fired at his party's headquarters in the capital.

Sebastien Ogier wins the 70th edition of the Safari Rally Kenya

Sebastien Ogier won the 70th edition of the Safari Rally Kenya on Sunday after just managing to hold off Kalle Rovanpera in a thrilling finale.

The International African American Museum to soon open in Charleston

The International African American Museum will soon open in Charleston, South Carolina, at one of the country’s most historically significant slave trading ports

Tunisians lament high cost of living ahead of Eid al-Adha

Many Tunisian Muslims complain they can no longer afford buying sheep for sacrifice, whereas consumption of traditional sweets has fallen, as an economic crunch and high prices prevent customers from splashing out on food ahead of Eid al-Adha

WRC: Sebastien Ogier maintains lead on Saturday

Going into the final stage of the day, 8-time world champion Sebastien Ogier of France held a 32.0 second advantage, but heavy rain changed the conditions dramatically and the reigning champion and current points leader Kalle Rovanpera managed to cut t...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Egypt to strengthen ties

Modi met top Egyptian officials on Saturday afternoon and is expected to meet President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi on Sunday where two countries would also sign a set of memorandums aimed at solidifying their ties

Wagner fighters withdraw from southern Russia

Minsk said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko after the chief of Wagner announced he was turning around his forces

Sierra Leone: Vote tallying underway following general election

Sierra Leone electoral commission began the vote counting process on Saturday evening following a mostly peaceful general election despite a late start in some polling stations, as the opposition denounced alleged irregularities