Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Remains of ex-Zambian president Lungu to be kept at ‘mutually agreed mortuary’ /in /by

Edgar Lungu's body will stay in a 'mutually agreed mortuary' in South Africa until the dispute between his family and the Zambian government is resolved.

Sudan’s Tuti Island is recovering from nearly two years of paramilitary siege /in /by

Residents return to Sudan's Tuti Island, where fishing boats move along the Nile and damaged homes stand beside fields and old neighbourhoods after months of war and displacement

Opposition vlogger’s son and opposition figure kidnapped in Guinea /in /by

The son of a Guinean opposition video blogger as well as an opposition member have been kidnapped, AFP learned Thursday from their respective family and political circles, the latest in a string of disappearances connected to government critics.

The tiny, defiant Nile island caught in the heart of Sudan’s war /in /by

Residents return to Sudan's Tuti Island, where fishing boats move along the Nile and damaged homes stand beside fields and old neighbourhoods after months of war and displacement

Football star Mohamed Salah to return from injury for Liverpool farewell /in /by

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United.

Kenya temporarily waives fuel standards to combat Iran war shortages /in /by

Kenya will temporarily waive fuel quality standards in response to shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

Egypt conducts live-fire military exercises near Israeli border /in /by

The 'Badr 2026 tactical manoeuvres' in the Sinai Peninsula featured army units, special forces, fighter jets, and tanks.

Kenya temporarily waives fuel standards amid supply shortages due to Mid East war /in /by

Kenya has temporarily waived fuel quality standards in response to shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

Alliance of Sahel States confirms joint airstrikes in Mali /in /by

The joint anti-jihadist force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali carried out "intense air campaigns" in Malian territory following attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists, the government of Niger said late Thursday.

Morocco to host key 2027 re-election vote for FIFA President Gianni Infantino /in /by

The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco — the football body’s second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong political ties.