Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Benin opposition joins ruling coalition

The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), which is considered a moderate party, was the only opposition group in the election running against the outgoing majority

Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters

The National Observatory of Communication, the West African nation's media regulatory authority, said in a statement late Friday that the suspension of France 24, RFI, France Afrique Média, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediap...

Mali: Hundreds rally to show support for beleaguered army leader

Hundreds of supporters of the Malian junta gathered at a stadium in the capital of Bamako on Saturday to reaffirm their support for Mali's transitional authorities

African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale

The presence of African nations at the Venice Art Biennale continues to grow, with four countries making their debut this year: Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Somalia

Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves

Despite the severe shortages and devastation in Gaza, a handful of surfers in Gaza City continue to hold onto the sport they love

Hantavirus: Spain prepares for arrival of stricken cruise ship

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations

Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats

Held annually in Morocco for over twenty years, African Lion brings together several foreign contingents for land, air, and naval exercises

DR Congo’s Fayulu says Tshisekedi wants to cling to power ‘at any cost’

Opposition stalwart Martin Fayulu on Friday accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi of wanting to stay in power beyond the maximum two mandates "at any cost"

DR Congo: Anger after rebel massacre in Ituri

Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least 36 people in two days of attacks in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local and security sources said Thursday

Rivals vow to take down Ramaphosa after court clears impeachment probe

Julius Malema, the leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for Ramaphosa to immediately resign and for impeachment proceedings against him to begin