Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies

Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back.

CHAN 2024: First-time finalists Madagascar steps into the lion’s den

Madagascar is heading for its first African Nations Championship finals on Saturday against the Moroccan Atlas Lions who chases a record-breaking third trophy.

Russia extends gasoline export ban amid shortages, price surge

Officials insist the situation is not yet “system critical,” with Moscow and major cities largely spared. But experts warn that with inflation, high demand, and continuing drone strikes, Russia’s vulnerability on the home front could deepen as the war ...

Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv leaves 10 killed, nearly 50 injured

A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 10 people and wounded 48, local authorities said.

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi announces 2027 presidential bid

Boniface Mwangi pledged to lead a 'new Kenya' founded on democratic values, justice, and equity.

Rescuers search rubble after deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv

A heavy Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 10 people, including two children, and injured 48, Ukrainian officials said.

South African politician Julius Malema found guilty of hate speech

A South African politician accused by the Trump administration of being at the forefront of an anti-white movement was found guilty of hate speech Wednesday for race-fueled comments he made in 2022.

President Samia Hassan approved for Tanzania’s October vote

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been approved to stand in October’s presidential election. She’s facing a field clear of her main rivals after the electoral commission barred the two main opposition candidates.

Uganda’s NRM endorses Museveni as candidate for 2026 presidential election

Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate for next year’s general election – and his seventh term as leader of the East African nation.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia seeks asylum in US to avoid deportation to Uganda

The 30-year-old has come to encapsulate much of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda.