Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Afghan women’s historic debut at FIFA Unites tournament in Morocco /in /by

A significant moment for the Afghan women following their debut at the FIFA Unites tournament, currently taking place in Morocco.

Matthew Beers and Axelle Dubau-Prevot claim historic wins at inaugural Nedbank gravel burn /in /by

Over the coming week, riders will tackle forests, deserts, and mountain passes — a journey celebrating endurance, innovation, and the spirit of adventure in South Africa’s most dramatic landscapes.

45,000 march in The Hague urging government to prioritize climate action /in /by

Just days before the Dutch election, 45,000 people marched in The Hague, demanding urgent climate action.

Humanitarian aid blocked at Rafah crossing as ICJ orders Israel to act /in /by

As Israel continued to delay the reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, hundreds of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have been stuck in the nearby Egyptian city of Al-Arish.

Ugandan-born Mamdani defiant amid attacks in New York Mayoral race /in /by

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.”

Ivory Coast: preliminary election results point to another term for Ouattara /in /by

While the country awaits definitive results for the presidential elections, the electoral commission has announced first results that point to an overwhelming victory of current president Alassane Ouattara, who would thus start a fourth mandate aged 83.

Protests erupt in Cameroon as opposition claims election victory /in /by

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, on Sunday, responding to a nationwide call from opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Demonstrators—mostly young people—marched through major thoroughfares, demanding ...

Malian government forced to close schools due to fuel crisis /in /by

Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital.

Protests erupt across Cameroon as supporters demand recognition of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s victory /in /by

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, on Sunday, responding to a nationwide call from opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Demonstrators—mostly young people—marched through major thoroughfares, demanding ...

Sudan civil war: RSF claims capture of army headquarters in El Fasher /in /by

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been fighting the Sudanese army for control of the country since April 2023, announced the capture of army headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher in the Darfur region. The army has yet to ...