Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Gabon’s president’s party wins most seats in first legislative elections since 2023 coup

The Democratic Union of Builders, a party launched just months ago by President Brice Oligui Nguema, has taken the lead in the first round of legislative elections, winning 55 out of 145 seats in the National Assembly.

Madagascar: Gen Z-led protests continue despite government dissolution

Protesters took to the streets to demand the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina.

In Kenya, thousands fear job cuts as US-Africa AGOA trade deal expires

The agreement, introduced in 2000, came to an end on Tuesday. Its potential reactivation remains uncertain.

DRC: Former president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death for treason

A military court convicted the former head of state on Tuesday. He was being tried in absentia.

Red alert in Ibiza and Formentera as flash floods cause widespread chaos

Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.

Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale

A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.

A two-year-old girl is chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess

A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess during the country’s largest annual festival.

Israelis voice hope as Trump unveils peace proposal at Nova memorial site

Israelis visiting the Nova music festival memorial site expressed cautious hope on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages.

Madagascar: Protesters return to the streets despite government dismissal

At least 22 people were killed and 100 injured since the protests began on Thursday, according to the United Nations.

South Africa’s Ambassador to France found dead in Paris after apparent fall from hotel window

South Africa's ambassador to France has been found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower in Porte Maillot in the west of Paris, newspapers Le Parisien and Le Figaro reported on Tuesday.