Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN chief calls on Eritrea, Ethiopia to respect border pact on its 25th anniversary

The Algiers Agreement, signed 25 years ago, ended a bloody border conflict between the two countries in the Horn of Africa. But more recently, tensions have been rising again.

Central African Republic prepares for critical elections amid persisting instability

The Central African Republic will hold presidential, legislative, local and municipal polls on 28 December.

Communities of slave descendants in Brazil demand recognition of territories and livelihood

The community - descendants of former slaves -have been pushing the Brazilian government to give them titles to lands that they have lived on for generations.

Sudan: RSF capture of Heglig threatens South Sudan’s oil exports

South Sudan relies entirely on Sudanese pipelines to export its oil and has seen production repeatedly disrupted by the conflict, worsening its economic crisis. Port Sudan accuses Juba of aiding RSF

Bank of France hit with legal complaint over alleged role in Rwanda genocide

The case opens a new chapter in ongoing efforts to clarify France’s role during the genocide. A judicial investigation is expected to determine whether the central bank failed in its duty of oversight and whether these transfers contributed to enabling...

Soccer fans call on FIFA to immediately halt ticket sales via national associations

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" after the latest prices for World Cup tickets began circulating on Thursday.

FIFA Arab Cup: Morocco makes it to semi-finals

They are one step closer to the trophy: Morocco's team is through to the semi-finals of this year's FIFA Arab Cup after winning against Syria on Thursday in the match taking place in the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Six African women break barriers in Forbes 2025 power list

Forbes has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, highlighting leaders who continue to break barriers despite global challenges for women in the workplace.

US signals major aid review over South Sudan governance ‘failures’

Since South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over 9.5 billion dollars in assistance, while the government has collected roughly 25 billion dollars in oil revenue — with little improvement in public services.

40,000 flee DRC fighting into Burundi

The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.