Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sudan’s prime minister urges ceasefire roadmap at UNGA /in /by

The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed at least 40,000 people and displaced some 12 million, according to the UN.

Madagascar imposes curfew amid violent blackout protests /in /by

The government of Madagascar enacted a strict nighttime curfew on Thursday after widespread protests over chronic water and power outages escalated, leading to violent clashes, looting, and arson across the capital.

Botswana seeks alternative markets as US tariffs erode export competitiveness /in /by

Officials say talks with China and opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area could cushion the blow, while domestic reforms are underway to attract investment and broaden the country’s economic base.

Interpol targets romance scams: 260 arrested in Africa /in /by

The suspects are accused of exploiting social media and dating platforms to defraud victims. Romance scams involved fake profiles and stolen images, while sextortion cases saw victims blackmailed with explicit videos or photos.

Workers inspect escalator glitch during Trump’s UNGA arrival /in /by

UN officials said the stoppage was likely triggered by a built-in safety mechanism, accidentally activated by a videographer accompanying the U.S. delegation

Comic-Con goes global, landing in Malaga /in /by

The event spanning 82,000 square metres, it's a massive celebration of comics, cinema, TV, video games, animation, and role-playing games.

Palestinian president denounces October 7th attack, at UN General Assembly /in /by

The Palestinian president, speaking over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders Thursday that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after...

Egypt and Turkey hold joint naval exercises for first time in 13 years /in /by

For the first time in 13 years, Turkey and Egypt are holding a joint naval exercise, a powerful sign of warming defence ties.

Young Cuban musicians breathe new life into the island’s music scene /in /by

The phenomenon has led to the rise of new genres, including the highly commercial “reparto," a genre that originated in Havana’s working-class neighborhoods and is known for its explicit lyrics