Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zidane’s son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiers

In a move blending football legacy with national pride, Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French legend Zinédine Zidane, has received his first call-up to the Algerian national team, potentially helping the side secure its 2026 World C...

Protesters in Lisbon and Spain rally in support of flotilla intercepted by Israel

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Lisbon on Thursday in solidarity with Palestinians and in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces.

UN says at least 91 killed in besieged Darfur city last month

A Sudanese medical group has warned of a “full-blown humanitarian disaster” in the besieged city of el-Fasher after 23 people died of malnutrition in September, as fighting between the army and rival paramilitaries continues to exacerbate the crisis in...

Ivory Coast bans rallies as opposition leaders barred from October election

The government says the bans are necessary to maintain public order, citing false information and unrest tied to these rallies. But critics argue that the exclusions and the ban on protests mark a troubling erosion of democratic norms

Police name two victims of Manchester synagogue attack

Police on Friday identified the two men who were killed in a car and knife attack on a synagogue in northwest England on the holiest day of the Jewish year, as Britain’s chief rabbi said an “unrelenting wave” of antisemitism lay behind the crime.

Central African President Touadéra launches third-term bid

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was the first to submit his candidacy for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic on December 28.

Incumbent Touadéra submits candidacy for third presidential term

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was the first to submit his candidacy for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic on December 28.

Incumbent Touadéra submits candidacy for third presidential term

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was the first to submit his candidacy for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic on December 28.

PM Akhannouch says government ready for ‘dialogue and debate’ after week of protests

The Moroccan government says it’s ready to address grievances fueling the youth-led protests that have engulfed the country for days. The announcement comes a day after three people were killed by security forces as rioters tried to storm a police stat...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid rejected by immigration judge

A US immigration judge has denied a bid for asylum from Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has become a proxy for the partisan power struggle over immigration policy. Garcia has 30 days to appeal the decision, but may be deported to Uganda.