Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nine Magellanic penguins released into the sea after rehabilitation in Uruguay

Nine Magellanic penguins were released back into the sea at Punta del Este on Wednesday after months of rehabilitation by Uruguayan conservationists.

New Guinea constitution lets Junta leader seek presidency

In Guinea, the opposition is crying foul over a controversial constitutional referendum that could pave the way for the country’s junta leader to run for president.

Ex-French president Sarkozy faces 10 years in Libya cash scandal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison if a Paris court convicts him of secretly using funds from the Libyan government of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi to finance his presidential campaign in 2007.

Uganda clears Museveni and Bobi Wine to face off in 2026 presidential election

With elections set for January 2026, the stage is now set for a high-stakes contest that pits Uganda’s past against its possible future.

Kenyan engineer turns deadly water hyacinth into eco-friendly innovation

On Kenya’s Lake Naivasha, water hyacinth is choking the shoreline, killing fish and livelihoods. But for engineer Joseph Nguthiru, this invasive menace became the spark for a game changing, eco-friendly innovation.

Mutharika wins with 57% as Chakwera concedes with 33% in Malawi election

Former Malawi leader Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of the presidential election on Thursday. He won the election by a significant margin, securing 57% of the votes, while the current President, Lazarus Chakwera, received 33% and conceded defe...

New constitution in Guinea allowing junta leader to run for president gets greenlight

In Guinea, the opposition is crying foul over a controversial constitutional referendum that could pave the way for the country’s junta leader to run for president.

Italy to send naval frigate to help Gaza aid flotilla

Italy has deployed a naval frigate to monitor a flotilla of over 50 boats attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, after reports of drone attacks on the convoy as it left Greece.

Former French President Sarkozy awaits verdict in Libya campaign finance trial

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison if a Paris court convicts him of secretly using funds from the Libyan government of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi to finance his presidential campaign in 2007.

China hits back after Taiwan imposes chip export curbs on South Africa

China has criticized Taiwan’s decision to impose export restrictions on semiconductor products bound for South Africa, calling the move ineffective and self-damaging.