Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Crowds cheer in Brasília after Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt

Opponents of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro celebrated across Brasília on Thursday night after the Supreme Court sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.

Charlie Kirk shooting witness says lack of security at the event troubled him

The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed for the public's help by releasing photos of the perso...

Eswatini denies agreement to receive Kilmar Abrego Garcia as US deportee

The Trump administration said last week it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian national, to the African kingdom.

South Africa reopens investigation into Steve Biko’s death after 48 years

Police officers killed the anti-apartheid activist while he was in detention in 1977.

Husbands can now take wives’ surnames, South African court rules

South Africa's Constitutional Court has overturned a law considered a "colonial import", which previously barred men from taking their wives' surnames after marriage.

University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts

Students from the University of the Philippines walked out of classes on Friday to protest against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s government, calling for transparency and accountability.

Historic vote paves the way for Chagos Islands’ return to Mauritius

The long-standing issue of the Chagos Islands has taken a significant turn this week, as the British House of Commons voted in favor of a bill supporting the retrocession of the archipelago to Mauritius.

Clashes erupt in Quito as protesters demand president Noboa’s resignation

Clashes broke out in Quito on Thursday as protesters rallied against President Daniel Noboa’s government, demanding his resignation over job cuts and wage reduction policies.

Solidarity on the high seas: Italian activists join global flotilla for Gaza

The Italian branch is expected to depart Syracuse join the main flotilla group, which left Barcelona and is currently in Tunisia, in its attempt to break the blockade and deliver aid to the embattled enclave.

Ebola cases in Congo rise as authorities race to contain spread of outbreak

The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's southern Kasai province have more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed there, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday.