Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco, Portugal strengthen bilateral ties

The prime ministers of Portugal and Morocco met on Friday (May 12) in Lisbon to discuss bilateral relations and sign several agreements on cooperation, environment, education and science.

I.coast: France reaffirms its commitment against jihadism

The Ivorian Minister of Defence and the French Secretary of State for Development held, Thursday (May 11), a press conference at the International Academy for Combating Terrorism (AILCT) in Jacqueville, near Abidjan, where African soldiers are trained ...

CAF Champions League: WAC vs The Brazilians

The Moroccans of Wydad Casablance have decided to change coach ahead of their semi-finals clash against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Saturday (May 13) in Casablanca.

Sudanese residents react to new humanitarian deal

Both sides also agreed to refrain from attacks likely to harm civilians. The violence has already killed over 600 people, including civilians, according to the U.N. healthy agency.

Somalia floods cause devastation and displacement

Entire neighborhoods in Somalia's central city of Beledwayne have been submerged by flood waters. The Horn of Africa has seen almost three years of some of worst drought conditions in history

Sudan: Humanitarian situation at heart of diplomatic efforts

No electricity, running water and the fear of death: war has made hellish the lives of millions of Sudanese. The Jeddah declaration signed Thursday commits warring sides in general terms to let in humanitarian assistance after looting and attacks targe...

Ferdinand Omanyala vows to break own 100m African record

"Nobody is going to beat me this year," said Kenyan 100m sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, who will compete in the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday

Paris hosts first French Urban Music Awards ceremony

The Paris event was dedicated to celebrating rap, R&B and afro Caribbean music among other popular genres shunned by mainstream awards. Guests in attendance welcomed a long overdue ceremony.

France: an illegal African immigration network dismantled

They brought illegal immigrants into the territory with real French passports: the border police (PAF) at Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport this week dismantled an illegal immigration network from sub-Saharan Africa, AFP learned Thursday from a police s...

Champions League: Esperance, Al Ahly face off in semi-final tie

The home side are undefeated in their last five matches at home in the competition. Egyptian powerhouse and 10 times Champions League winners, Al Ahly, claimed their spot after a 2-0 aggregate win over Raja Casablanca