Entries by Rédaction Africanews

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

Malawi’s ex-president Mutharika to make a comeback after winning elections /in /by

Peter Mutharika is set to return to Malawi’s top office after winning 56% of the vote in the presidential election. The Malawi Electoral Commission officially declared Mutharika president-elect, alongside vice president-elect Justice Dr Jane Mayemu Ans...

Guinea-Bissau: Supreme Court bars main opposition coalition from legislative vote /in /by

A political wrangle is brewing in Guinea-Bissau following the Supreme Court's decision to exclude the main opposition coalition from participating in the upcoming legislative elections.

Seventeen killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as pressure for ceasefire grows /in /by

At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials, as international calls for a ceasefire intensified.

Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa flooding /in /by

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday that 14 people were confirmed dead and 46 others remained missing after Typhoon Ragasa swept across the island’s eastern region.