Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Uganda’s export earnings nearly double in October on coffee and gold sales /in /by

The combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the shilling amid broader economic pressures.

Damage from Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica up to $15 billion, UN estimates /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.

Thousands turn out to pay tribute to beloved reggae star Jimmy Cliff at Kingston memorial service /in /by

Beloved Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff was celebrated at a memorial service in Kingston on Wednesday and thousands turned out to pay their respects.

CAR deploys armed forces and MINUSCA to secure elections /in /by

Reinforcements from the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have been deployed in the Vakaga region with the support of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA to help secure the elections.

M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira following US pressure /in /by

The rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American mediators in the conflict between the M23 and the armed forces of the DR Congo.

Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speech /in /by

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten m...

Morocco and Jordan look ahead to their clash in the Arab Cup final /in /by

The Jordan team now aims to claim their first major international trophy. Morocco secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over the UAE. Jordan vs Morocco kicks off on Thursday at 16GMT.

FIFA World Cup winner to get record $50 million jackpot /in /by

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday.

Spanish police evict hundreds of mostly illegal migrants living in a squat /in /by

Many of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.

Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in Lagos /in /by

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property.

Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marc...