Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Middle East war increases threats faced by farmers in Sudan

Petrol prices have soared and fertiliser imports have been severely impacted, causing financial distress, reduced planting, and raises concerns about increased food shortages.

US rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.

Former Botswana president Festus Mogae dies at 86

Botswana's former president Festus Mogae, who led the southern African country for a decade from 1998, winning praise for the fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86, the presidency said on Friday.

Boko Haram jihadists kill 18 loggers in Nigeria’s Borno state

Boko Haram jihadists have killed 18 loggers in northeast Nigerian Borno state, local sources told AFP Thursday, as people displaced by jihadists struggle to feed their families amid worsening attacks.

ADF fighters kill at least 36 people in northeastern DR Congo

The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.

South Africa top court revives impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa

South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.

Shakira teases World Cup anthem ‘Dai Dai’ with Afrobeats star Burna Boy

Shakira shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026."

Reports that Islamic State-linked rebels kill 36 people in DR Congo

The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.

Ships in Strait of Hormuz remain stranded amid hopes of US-Iran deal

Iran effectively seized control of the critical waterway for global energy after the United States and Israel attacked it on 28 February.