Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Trump lauds “historic dawn of a new Middle East” as 20 Israeli hostages freed

The US president spoke in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, after Hamas handed over the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.

Tunisia wraps up world cup qualifying with 3-0 win against Namibia

With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday.

Madagascar wins third edition of ‘Our Generation’ junior song contest in Russia

The final of the contest's third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees country as military unit joins protesters

After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.

Living with lions: Encounters with wild animals on the rise near Nairobi National Park

For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, ...

Timbuktu marks 700 years of iconic Mosque with community celebration and restoration

In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by E...

Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners

Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.

Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture

The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.

US and Egyptian Presidents to chair a ‘Summit for Peace’

U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation

The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.