Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco step up AFCON 2025 preparations ahead of Comoros opener /in /by

Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.

A look at four female directors making waves in Arab cinema /in /by

Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow.

Belgian-Moroccan photographer Mous Lamrabat blurs cultural boundaries in ‘Moustalgia’ exhibition /in /by

Born in Morocco and raised in Belgium, Lamrabat has made it his mission to explore how cultural symbols shape desire and visibility, particularly for marginalised communities. His new exhibition 'Moustalgia' is on display in Marseille.

Malian refugees turn to firefighting to give back to their communities in Mauritania /in /by

Refugee firefighters sway in line and beat the ground with spindly tree branches as the sun sets over the barren Mauritanian desert.

Morocco experiences extreme cold waves, especially in the mountainous regions /in /by

Morocco is currently experiencing a cold wave affecting several regions of the Kingdom, particularly mountainous and inland areas.

Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal /in /by

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism—and inherent hurdles [Business Africa] /in /by

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure supply chains. While the pact is promising, inherent hurdles remain

Mass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine as output begins /in /by

The challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow

Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew /in /by

Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's foreign minister said.

Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica $15bn – UN /in /by

Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.