Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cape Town celebrates culture at annual Minstrels’ Parade

One by one, troupes of thousands of minstrels filled the streets of Cape Town on Monday, marching, dancing, and dazzling crowds with bright satin costumes during the city’s annual Minstrels’ Parade.

Maduro makes first US court appearance after capture

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s longtime leader, has arrived at a New York courthouse, shackled, surrounded by heavily armed US law enforcement, just days after a stunning US military operation seized him in Caracas.

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria gears up to face DRC

In the run up to his team's match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says he is taking a disciplined approach and focusing on the task at hand.

UNICEF warns of alarming rise in sexual violence against children in Eastern DRC

UNICEF is warning that sexual violence against children has reached alarming levels at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as prolonged conflict and insecurity continue to devastate civilian life.

Tunisia sack head coach Sami Trabelsi after crashing out of AFCON in Round of 16

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sami Trabelsi after the nation failed to advance beyond the Round of 16 stage at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal baskets are all the rage so why aren’t craftswomen seeing the profits?

Senegal baskets are hot, but women weavers ask where's the money?

Skiers form heart to honour victims of deadly Crans-Montana fire

Skiers gathered to form a heart on the slopes, honoring bar fire victims and responders. A national mourning day is set for January 9.

Sudan: tens of thousands displaced by latest front in civil war

As the civil war rages on in Sudan, tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the latest front in the conflict between the Sudanese Army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Amnesty accuses Uganda of torture and mass arrests ahead of January elections

Amnesty International is accusing Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests as the country heads toward elections on January 15.

AI takes center stage at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas

The CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI in daily gadgets like learning robots and smart kitchen tools, with 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.