Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Senegal’s 2025 oil output exceeds predictions to reach 36.1 million barrels

Initial projections for the year stood at 30.53 million barrels.

Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ICE officer kills woman during immigration crackdown

In a memorandum signed on Wednesday, the White House said the move aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda. The list includes 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-UN organisations, many of them focused on climate change, global governance, labour iss...

Trump orders US withdrawal from 66 international organisations under ‘America First’ policy

The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris climate agreement, and UNESCO, while cutting funding to several UN bodies.

Global aircraft parts shortage grounds African airlines [Business Africa]

A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are feeling the strain most

Runner-up in CAR’s presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud

The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra winner of the December vote.

Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities

Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.

French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

Somalia’s National Army brings ‘total war’ to al-Shabab militants

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

Greenlanders voice concern as US renews push to acquire Arctic island

The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeover