Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Curaçao becomes smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

Curaçao secured a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, making it the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. They will be joined by CONCACAF teams Panama and Haiti, which also secured spots.

Nicki Minaj backs Trump over persecution of christians in Nigeria

Earlier this month, the US leader said he would send troops into the country if Abuja did not protect the religious community.

INTERPOL operation in West Africa: 62 arrested, weapons and drugs seized

A major INTERPOL operation in West Africa has resulted in 62 arrests and the seizure of weapons, explosives, drugs, counterfeit medicines, and stolen vehicles.

Morocco beats Uganda 4-0, extends record winning run to 18

It beat them 4-0 in a friendly international in Tangier on Tuesday bringing its successive wins to 18.

South Africa court rules anti-migrant clinic blockades illegal

An anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula is stopping foreigners from accessing public health clinics in South Africa.

Putin meets Togo PM in Moscow, eyes stronger trade ties

Putin expressed hope that "after the embassies open and the intergovernmental commission begins its work," the positive trend in trade turnover will continue.

South Africa gears up security for first Africa G20 summit

At a parade on Wednesday, national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, told officers the country was depending on them for the summit to go smoothly.

Nigerian security forces hunt bandits after school abduction

Security forces and hunters have intensified efforts to find and rescue the Nigerian schoolgirls, local officials said. Security teams swept nearby forests where gangs often hide, while others were deployed along major roads leading to the school.

Embaló seeks re-election amid Guinea-Bissau turmoil

Umaro Sissoco Embaló is pushing to make history this month by becoming Guinea-Bissau’s first sitting president in 30 years to win re-election.

An anti-migrant group in South Africa is blocking migrants from health clinics

An anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula is stopping foreigners from accessing public health clinics in South Africa.