Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Thousands rally for change ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Election /in /by

Thousands gathered in the northern Cameroonian city of Maroua to show support for opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, just days before the country’s presidential election.

Morocco protests enter 13th day as youth movement gains momentum /in /by

For the 13th consecutive day, protesters filled the streets of Morocco’s capital on Thursday, demanding sweeping reforms in jobs, housing, healthcare, and education. The Generation Z-led movement, which began in late September, has rapidly spread to ma...

Ceasefire progress in Gaza as Egypt praises Trump’s role, urges Israeli restraint /in /by

A breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire negotiations has led to high-level diplomatic meetings, as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi hosted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

Madagascar’s youth protests escalate, demanding president’s resignation /in /by

For a third consecutive week, Madagascar’s capital was rocked by violent clashes as roughly 1,000 demonstrators, largely masked and mobilizing under the "Gen Z Madagascar" banner, confronted police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds.

Relief and celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan /in /by

There were celebrations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after Israel and Hamas announced they'd agreed to the first phase of a US-proposed peace plan. It is a major breakthrough in the war and comes just days after the second anniversary of the Hamas att...

Mali’s transitional government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt /in /by

Mali's transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, has formally dismissed a dozen high-ranking military personnel for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in August, according to a presidential decree made public this Wednesday.

South Sudan president ousts military chief, reinstates predecessor /in /by

Observers view the reinstatement of Majok as an attempt by Kiir to balance loyalties within the military and to reassure segments of the security establishment unsettled by Aturjong’s appointment. The precise motivations behind this sudden change, howe...

Gen Z Uprisings at Risk: Cyber Threats Exposed [Business Africa] /in /by

This Week: Generation Z and Cybersecurity: How to Protect Digital Mobilizations Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh

Congo pushes back against U.S. pressure on critical minerals {Business Africa} /in /by

Congo Resists U.S. Push for Minerals, Demands Local Value and Development in Global Clean Energy Race while  Tunisian Biotech Startup Turns 5,000 Tonnes of Invasive Blue Crab Waste into Sustainable, Pharmaceutical-Grade Chitosan.