Entries by Rédaction Africanews

G7 Leaders tackle Ukraine war and Middle East crisis in high-stakes summit /in /by

World leaders gathering at the G7 summit in France face high-stakes talks on two major global crises: the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.

Uganda army chief sparks outrage after boasting about opposition lawyer’s detention /in /by

Uganda's powerful army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked outrage after boasting online about the detention of opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago.

Cape Verde stun Spain as Lukaku rescues Belgium /in /by

World Cup debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the tournament's biggest shocks, holding European champions Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw. Romelu Lukaku needed just 23 seconds to make an impact on Belgium’s World Cup opener.

Nigeria says nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated /in /by

Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State say nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have now been reintegrated into society under a government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme aimed at encouraging defections from insurgen...

Sisi hosts Sheikh Mohamed, welcomes deal to end Iran war /in /by

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Cairo to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional security. The leaders welcomed the end of the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while cal...

Uganda opposition lawyer detained after move against army chief /in /by

Ugandan opposition lawyer and former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly detained by security forces after preparing legal action against army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The arrest has intensified concerns over political repression ahead of a cl...

Constitutional change: Félix Tshisekedi faces the heat of street protests [Africanews Today] /in /by

The opposition is now organizing protests outside the institutional framework to compel the authorities to reconsider their position.

Grief and questions: Adichie accuses Hospital of obstructing inquest /in /by

Six months after the death of her 21-month-old son at a Lagos hospital, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused the facility of obstructing a coroner’s inquest. Her allegations have reignited scrutiny of medical accountability an...

Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Paul Biya /in /by

French judicial authorities will now decide whether to proceed with an investigation into the complaints.

DR Congo opposition turns up pressure as referendum battle intensifies /in /by

Fresh clashes during an opposition-led protest in Kinshasa have heightened political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as opponents of constitutional reform vow to intensify resistance against plans they fear could pave the way for a third ...