Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco protests won’t affect AFCON 2025 plans, CAF chief

“Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, and Morocco is plan C,” said Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), at a press conference following CAF’s annual general assembly when asked about a possible change of plans for...

Nigeria’s life expectancy ranked lowest globally

Nigeria now stands as the world’s lowest life expectancy, according to a new United Nations data for 2025, which confirms a national average of just 54.9 years

Dangote refinery strike cuts Nigeria oil output by 600,000 barrels

angote Refinery Strike Cuts Nigeria Oil Output by 600,000 Barrels

Slovenia’s R.o.R. festival concludes with a tribute to Earth and the elements

The R.o.R. Festival, part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 programme, concluded on Sunday in Nova Gorica after four days of exhibitions, performances and installations exploring humanity’s connection with the universe.

Memorials held across Israel on second anniversary of Hamas attack

Israelis gathered on Tuesday to commemorate two years since Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack, as the country continues indirect talks with the militant group in Egypt aimed at reaching a ceasefire and securing the release of remaining hostages.

Thousands march in Rabat in solidarity with Palestinians

From Rabat’s main boulevard to the steps of Parliament, the demonstration was one of the largest held in Morocco in recent months, underscoring the country’s deep-rooted solidarity with the Palestinian people — a sentiment echoed in rallies across the ...

UN welcomes ICC’s first Darfur war crimes conviction

A UN human rights official has welcomed the International Criminal Court’s conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman over atrocities in Darfur.

Sudan’s River Nile state flooded as Blue and White Nile waters rise

Devastating floods in Sudan’s Nile State have killed more than 30 people and left thousands of others stranded.

UNESCO board selects Egypt’s former antiquities minister El-Enany as new chief

The United Nation’s cultural agency UNESCO is set to select former Egyptian antiquities and tourism minister Khaled el-Enany as the organisation’s next director.

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

The appointment of Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo comes a week after President Andriy Rajoelina fired his cabinet following days of protests