Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Sudan clashes spark fears of renewed conflict

Two days of clashes between government forces and rebel fighters in South Sudan are raising fears for the country’s fragile peace agreement.

UK court clears Essex hotel to house asylum-seekers amid protests

In a win for the British government, an appeal’s court has overturned a temporary injunction blocking asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel near London.

Boko Haram victims lose access to education after aid cut

With U.S. funding gone, the school has let go of 700 of its 2,200 students as well as 20 teachers, officials said, with no new enrollment and further cuts likely.

Egypt beats Mexico to reach men’s final at homeless World Cup

In the Day 7 roundup, Egypt defeated the reigning champion Mexico in rainy conditions at the Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Saturday.

Guinea kicks off referendum amid media crackdown

Guinea Referendum: New Media Coverage Guidelines Amidst Criticism**

This weekend marks the start of the campaign for the constitutional referendum in Guinea. The High Authority of Communication (HAC), which oversees media regulations, has unveiled new...

Giant bamboo snake parades through Japanese village

A giant straw and bamboo snake over 80 metres long was paraded through a Japanese village on Sunday as part of a festival first held in 1988.

Johannesburg fire survivors still homeless two years after tragedy

Two years on, many families who escaped the blaze remain homeless and feel let down by what they see as the government's failure to make good on promises to rehouse them and tackle housing safety issues.

Kaduna film festival 2025 champions African cinema for social change

The 2025 edition, he revealed, received over 2,000 film submissions from more than 50 countries. Out of these, 168 films were selected by a 9-member board of jurors, with multiple nominations from 15 countries, including Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Russia,...

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, villages destroyed

More than 800 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after an earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday. Numerous villages have also been destroyed, the Taliban government said on Monday.

Flotilla departs Barcelona in bid to break Gaza blockade

A fleet of 20 ships left Barcelona on Sunday carrying more than 300 crew members and humanitarian aid for Gaza, in the largest attempt yet to break Israel’s 18-year blockade.