Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Senegal counts down to start of Youth Olympic Games 2026 /in /by

The Dakar en Jeux Festival brought together thousands of people across the Dakar 2026 host sites to celebrate youth, sport and culture, rounding off a week of activities marking one year to go to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026

Niger’s Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns /in /by

Speaking at a rally, the Nigerien leader accused Benin of hosting foreign troops.

Liberian icon George Weah calls on fans to join the fight to rid football of racism /in /by

Football icon George Weah has called on fans to join the fight to rid football of racism. The former Liberian president and former international player was speaking at a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel in Rabat.

Unique marble mask unearthed at Carthage’s Tofet site in Tunisia /in /by

The Ministry of Culture hailed this find as a "unique testimony to the richness of the Punic-Carthaginian heritage".

Al Ahly defeat Zamalek 2-0 to claim Egypt Super Cup final /in /by

Al Ahly confirmed its dominance of Egyptian football on Sunday with a resounding 2-0 victory over historic rivals Zamalek in the country’s Super Cup final, thanks to goals from Achraf Bencharki and Marwan Attia

Mali: African Union Commission calls for urgent international action on security crisis /in /by

The chairperson of the Commission expressed "deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali."

Nigeria: NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin at Lagos Airport /in /by

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has arrested a 40-year-old man described as a “notorious drug lord” at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed International Airport as he prepared to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

Blossoming jacaranda trees brighten up the streets of South African cities /in /by

Jacaranda trees have become a symbol of spring in South Africa's Gauteng province.

Angola celebrates 50 years of independence as social inequalities persist /in /by

Issues related to poverty, unemployment or access to education remain widespread in Angola.

Cameroon: Tchiroma gives authorities 48-hour ultimatum to release post-election detainees /in /by

The opposition leader accused the government of "state gangsterism and state terrorism."