Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cape Verdeans celebrate stunning draw against Spain in World Cup debut /in /by

Pride and joy dominated the streets of Cape Verde on Monday as the country celebrated a stunning World Cup debut, after its national football team shut out heavily favoured Spain in a surprise 0-0 draw.

Ofori-Atta’s reported US residency approval raises questions amid Ghana corruption probe /in /by

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly secured approval to continue the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States, according to claims made by his legal team.

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 800 cases as death toll reaches 192 /in /by

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response...

Ships remain on hold in Strait of Hormuz despite announced US-Iran deal /in /by

Hundreds of ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as the United States and Iran reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the strait.

Kenya to pay compensation to almost 2,000 victims of violent protests /in /by

Ruto said the compensation was not the “price of life, of pain or of loss,” and that should not be seen as a “reward for violence or criminality” in a country where violent protests are common.

Former CAR president faces crimes against humanity trial /in /by

A landmark trial is set to begin in the Central African Republic, where former president Francois Bozize will be tried in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity.

South Africa’s Jub Jub arrested in kidnapping case /in /by

South African media personality and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, known publicly as Jub Jub, is facing serious criminal charges after being arrested over an alleged violent incident involving a taxi driver.

Tunisia fire coach Lamouchi, appoint Renard after heavy opening World Cup loss /in /by

Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday after the team’s 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening World Cup game.

South African artists lose gigs across Africa amid xenophobia tensions /in /by

South Africa has admitted that growing accusations of xenophobia are beginning to hurt its economy, with local artists and businesses facing setbacks in other African countries.

Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem after historic Israeli recognition /in /by

For Somaliland, the embassy opening represents a diplomatic victory and could strengthen its campaign for broader international recognition. For Israel, it marks the deepening of ties with a strategic partner in the Horn of Africa.