Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Senegal’s President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM

The move cements his rift with his ally-turned-rival Ousmane Sonko who heads the country’s ruling Pastef party.

Tunisian town of Sidi Bou Said added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the ancient ruins of Carthage, the picturesque village is a major tourist stop.

Supergroup humback whale sightings on the increase in South Africa

Together with dolphins, they are one of at least 37 species of marine mammals that can be found in South African waters.

Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffes

They are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.

UN chief urges global support for Syria as it recovers from civil war

Antonio Guterres, who held talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shortly after his arrival, said the country was at a “pivotal moment”.

Six ancient medinas in Comoros join UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Some of the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares, and narrow streets date back to the 12th century and are still inhabited.

Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup

Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niamey since the July 2023 coup.

Tunisia records 900 fires in 72-hour window during intense heatwave

Officials say most of the blazes have been extinguished but two major ones are still raging.

DR Congo: More people seeking treatment for Ebola as trust grows

Most of the 1,000 deaths from Ebola since mid-May have occurred in communities, not in treatment centres.

World Cup: IOC says won’t ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy

IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup