Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72 /in /by

Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at le...

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison /in /by

Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed c...

English FA to drop support for Infantino’s re-election /in /by

The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say /in /by

The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja’s ‘Jazz Across Continents’ festival /in /by

Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response /in /by

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme /in /by

Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers ‘waiting for permission’ to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says /in /by

Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges /in /by

Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino /in /by

European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.