Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties

From Mauritius, Macron will travel on to South Africa for the G20 summit, before visiting Gabon and Angola — a trip that underscores Paris’s ambition to re-engage with Africa through diplomacy, business, and shared strategic goals

Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown

He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoin...

Wealthy nations backsliding on commitment to global development

The world’s richest nations are backsliding in their support for global development, according to a new study by the Commitment to Development Index.

Celebrations as Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 51 years

They made it through after beating Nicaragua 2-0, defying the odds to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 51 years.

Nigeria convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism

Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forc...

Nigeria’s High Court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism-related charges

Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forc...

Signs of easing tension between Senegalese president and prime minister

There have been rumours of a rift between the two men, arising from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s restructuring of the presidential coalition.

How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

Arsenal and Visit Rwanda end partnership after 8 years amid human right controversy

English football team Arsenal says it will terminate its partnership with Visit Rwanda at the end of this season, when the brand will cease to appear on the Gunners’ sleeves. Arsenal has come under fire over Rwanda's human rights record and alleged spo...

Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state amid rising insecurity

Authourities in Nigeria's Kwara State have shut down all schools across Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke Ero following new security threats in the area.