Entries by Rédaction Africanews

From Milano Cortina to Dakar 2026: Olympic mascots Tina and Ayo share the stage

Italy saw mascot mania in Milan as Tina, face of Milano Cortina 2026, welcomed Ayo from Dakar 2026.

Khartoum residents mark the first day of Ramadan amid Sudan’s war

Men gathered in the streets of the war-torn capital to break their fast less than a year after it was recaptured by the army.

DR Congo: Residents of Uvira call for urgent reopening of border with Burundi

Before the closure of the frontier in December, hundreds of traders, transporters, and families crossed between the two countries every day.

19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco

A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison on Thursday for hooliganism following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field.

France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers.

China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse.

Putin welcomes Madagascar’s President, pledges expanded cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina to the Kremlin on Thursday, pledging to deepen bilateral ties across multiple sectors and collaborate on international platforms.

Mugabe’s son in custody after gardener shot at Johannesburg home

The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was in police custody Thursday following the shooting of a gardener at the family's Johannesburg home, as South African police launch an attempted murder investigation.

Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain

After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.

Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana

Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sources