Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Obiri breaks NYC marathon record as Kipruto wins closest finish

The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women's competition and the closest race ever on the men's side, which was decided by a fraction of a second.

Kenya’s deadly landslides test the country’s climate readiness

Beyond the immediate devastation, the disaster highlights a bigger story, how Kenya, like much of East Africa, is being tested by a changing climate and how communities are struggling and adapting in response.

Sudan’s Ambassador urges global action against RSF for war crimes

Sudan’s ambassador to Egypt has publicly accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of committing war crimes and called for the international community to formally classify the group as a terrorist organization, marking a significant escalation in t...

Thousands flee El-Fasher amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan

More than 62,000 people are believed to have fled the Sudanese city of el-Fasher between Sunday and Wednesday, after the last stronghold in the Darfur region was taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group.

Lagos Fashion Week highlights Africa’s creative growth at 15th anniversary

Building upon its over a decade-long journey, Lagos Fashion Week champions the rich stories, creativity, and craftsmanship that have come to define African fashion

Tanzania’s President Hassan sworn in after disputed election protests

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in Monday at a ceremony limited to invited guests, following a disputed election that sparked deadly protests after two main opposition candidates were barred from running.

Powerful 6.3 earthquake kills at least 20 people, injures hundreds in Afghanistan

A spokesperson for the Health Ministry said the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Monday marks final day for Guinea presidential election candidacies

Guinea's presidential election campaign began taking shape Monday as the deadline passed for candidates to file for the December 28 vote, with transitional President Mamadi Doumbouya expected to run while the country's main political parties were exclu...

Nigeria’s government responds to Trump’s military action threat

The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian government and mixed...