Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Tanzania releases opposition figures arrested during election protests

CHADEMA vice-chairman John Heche was among the four released on bail. He had been arrested on October 22 and questioned by police on suspicion of terrorism, according to his lawyer

French football team appears stylish ahead of decisive World Cup qualifying games

The Blues arrived at Clairefontaine training centre on Monday ahead of their game against Ukraine this week.

Global concern: over one billion illegal firearms circulate worldwide

The United Nations issued a stark warning Monday about the growing global threat from illicit firearms, revealing that more than one billion illegal weapons are now in circulation worldwide and are becoming increasingly sophisticated through digital ma...

Kenya says US Vice President’s trip to country has been called off

This follows Donald Trump’s announcement no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa this month.

COP30 opened in Brazilian Amazon with urgent calls for unity as U.S. sits out

United Nations climate negotiations opened Monday on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with host leaders invoking Indigenous concepts of collective action to push for accelerated progress, even as the absence of high-level U.S. negotiators underscored ...

Somaliland rejects visas issued by Somalia and tightens control over its airpsace

Authorities from Somaliland said individuals holding Somalia-issued travel documents would be denied entry.

Britain and South Africa hand back Ghanaian royal artefacts

The more than 130 gold and bronze items were taken from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century.

Migrant returnees to Guinea describe ordeals faced

Tens of thousands of Africans are back home with help from the International Organization for Migration’s voluntary return programme.

Protesters in Nigeria disrupt opening of major West African art museum

Protesters in Nigeria have disrupted this week's opening of a major museum of West African art, where local disputes over the world-renowned Benin Bronzes have already kept them from being put on display.

Gabon: Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin are among 13 people facing charges including embezzlement of public funds and active corruption.