Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt hosts US envoy as regional talks continue on Sudan, Lebanon, and Iran /in /by

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met in Cairo with US envoy Massad Boulos to discuss developments in Sudan and Lebanon. During the meeting, el-Sissi praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Sudan war: Senior RSF commander defects to army in major blow to paramilitaries /in /by

Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.

Africanews turns 10: A decade of news, change and African perspectives /in /by

On April 20, 2026,we celebrate a decade of news, engagement and African voices with Africanews, the pan-African channel that for the past 10 years has told Africa’s story to the world and given a voice to a continent in the midst of transformation.

Brazil’s Lula slams Trump over US rejection of South Africa at G20 summit /in /by

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had no right to bar South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from attending the G20 summit.

Sudanese deminers scour shattered Khartoum for hidden explosives /in /by

Bending low in the baking sun and sheathed in heavy protective gear, Hussein Idris sweeps a metal detector across a vast minefield in central Khartoum that was once a park beloved by local families.

Growth, urbanisation and fintech: How Africa’s economy has evolved over the last 10 years /in /by

Africa has experienced an acceleration of its economic and digital transformations over the last decade. This evolution is driven by strong population growth and rapid urbanisation, as well as an increasingly connected youth.

US sets aside diplomatic rift with South Africa to invest in rare earths project /in /by

Donald Trump has had to put aside his hostility with South Africa, to get rare earth minerals which can be easily accessed from waste on the site of a former chemical plant in northern Limpopo Province. The US has invested $50 million in the project, d...

A decade of African politics: Democratic gains and new pressures /in /by

How has political Africa behaved over the past decade? Across the continent, some countries have maintained institutional stability, while others have faced political tensions and shifting international alliances.

Africa’s shifting security map: Ten years on, a continent under strain /in /by

Over the past decade, Africa’s security landscape has come under growing strain. Political violence has nearly doubled, driven by civil wars, jihadist attacks, local conflicts, and government crackdowns that have made life more dangerous for millions.