Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UNESCO General Conference elects Egypt’s El-Enany as Director-General /in /by

The General Conference of UNESCO elected Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots

Suspected pirates board merchant vessel off coast of Somalia /in /by

Attackers firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades boarded a tanker carrying gasoline off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, authorities said, likely the latest assault by resurgent Somali pirates operating in the region.

Pope Leo discusses Gaza with Palestinian President Abbas /in /by

Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday, and they discussed the urgent need to provide assistance to civilians in Gaza and pursue a two-state solution to end the conflict in the region

Sudan’s new wave of displacement sparks alarming accounts of abuse and starvation /in /by

Aid organizations say the growing number of displaced families is worsening already dire conditions in the camps, where clean water, food and medical supplies remain critically scarce.

Man mistakenly freed from London prison turns himself in /in /by

One of two inmates who were mistakenly released early from a London prison surrendered Thursday after waving to reporters and smoking a cigarette on the steps of the Victorian-era lockup.

What to know about key political figures in Tanzania after deadly election violence /in /by

Tanzania is reeling from violence surrounding elections on Oct. 29 that some international observers say fell short of a free and fair vote.

Afar region accuses TPLF fighters of crossing border and seizing villages /in /by

According to the Afar regional government, TPLF forces allegedly launched heavy-weapon attacks in the Tonsa area of Megale district, targeting pastoralist communities.

FIFA sets new record with most nationalities fielded in a football match /in /by

FIFA has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities participating in a football exhibition match, with 69 nationalities taking part

Cameroon’s Paul Biya sworn in for eighth presidential term amid accusations of ‘constitutional coup’ /in /by

Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month's presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as "a constitutional coup.”

Tanzania opposition leader faces terrorism charges after contentious election /in /by

Tanzanian opposition politician John Heche, vice-chairperson of the CHADEMA party, has been charged with terrorism in the wake of protests over last week’s national election.