Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mali restricts 125cc+ motorcycles amid Jihadist insurgency

Mali's military-led government has announced sweeping restrictions on motorcycles as it battles a worsening jihadist insurgency.

FIFA bans reusable bottles despite heat warnings ahead of 2026 World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, despite growing warnings that extreme heat could put supporters at risk.

Tanzania’s president visits Russia amid frayed ties with the West

Samia Suluhu Hassan's three-day state visit to Moscow is her first official trip abroad since she won last year’s disputed election.

Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions

Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states.

France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish

Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.

Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council

Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Nine students to be held in custody over deadly school fire in Kenya

A court in Naivasha has ruled they will be remanded at a children’s home to allow detectives to complete their investigations.

Mogadishu residents flee as gunfire breaks out near house of former Somali PM

Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Khaire said he was attacked by government forces ahead of planned protests.