Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Bank of France hit with legal complaint over alleged role in Rwanda genocide

The case opens a new chapter in ongoing efforts to clarify France’s role during the genocide. A judicial investigation is expected to determine whether the central bank failed in its duty of oversight and whether these transfers contributed to enabling...

Soccer fans call on FIFA to immediately halt ticket sales via national associations

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" after the latest prices for World Cup tickets began circulating on Thursday.

FIFA Arab Cup: Morocco makes it to semi-finals

They are one step closer to the trophy: Morocco's team is through to the semi-finals of this year's FIFA Arab Cup after winning against Syria on Thursday in the match taking place in the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Six African women break barriers in Forbes 2025 power list

Forbes has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, highlighting leaders who continue to break barriers despite global challenges for women in the workplace.

US signals major aid review over South Sudan governance ‘failures’

Since South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over 9.5 billion dollars in assistance, while the government has collected roughly 25 billion dollars in oil revenue — with little improvement in public services.

40,000 flee DRC fighting into Burundi

The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.

Nairobi hosts urgent UN talks on planet in crisis

The assembly is expected to shape solutions to challenges ranging from melting glaciers to rising seaweed blooms and the environmental footprint of emerging technologies.

IOC seeks to reintegrate Russia, Belarus into world sports despite ongoing war

The IOC took a significant step towards reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports on Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.

Tunisia finalises AFCON 2025 squad with Maaloul returning

The team is making a record-extending 17th successive appearance at Africa’s premier international tournament and will be looking to build momentum on the continental stag

Ukrainian drone strike injures seven in Russia’s Tver, causes fire, evacuation

Russia says seven people were injured when drone debris hit a Tver apartment block during a large overnight wave of attacks reported across several regions.