Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Pope Leo XIV calls for release of kidnapped students and priests

Over 300 students and teachers were abducted this week in Nigeria while six priests and a pastor were captured in Cameroon.

South Africa says shared goals outweigh differences as G20 ends

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the gathering of world leaders as a triumph of multilateralism.

Israel and Hamas blame one another for latest ceasefire violations

Gazan authorities says airstrikes on multiple locations on Saturday killed at least 20 people.

South Africa: Arrests as Operation Dudula protesters clash with police

The anti-migrant group said they wanted to draw global attention to local challenges, including high crime and unemployment.

Guinea Bissau goes to polls with president seeking a second term in office

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo faces off against 11 other presidential candidates.

China pledges to work more closely with South Africa on range of issues

Premier Li Qiang said Beijing wants to work with Pretoria to safeguard the multilateral trading system.

G20 leaders in South Africa adopt declaration despite US opposition

The United States is boycotting the two-day talks in Johannesburg over a diplomatic rift with the host country.

G20 Summit: Russia denounces ‘illegitimate, unilateral’ sanctions

Maxim Oreshkin, the deputy chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office also slammed the financial aid provided to Ukraine.

Nigeria: Number of children abducted in school attack raised to over 300

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Saturday updated an earlier tally of 215 children.

G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott

In a breakaway from tradition, world leaders of the G20 adopted a declaration at the start of the summit.