Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Freed hostages reunite with families in Tel Aviv after two years in captivity

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.

Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims victory in presidential election

Cameroon's opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory early Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, to concede.

Madagascar President Rajoelina flees amid military-backed protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television

Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

Madagascar’s president says he fled the country in fear for his life, refuses to resign

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television

UN says the DRC-Rwanda peace deal ‘is not being respected’

The UN now says that the peace deal is not being respected. They have further warned of a dire humanitarian situation in the Congo due to the ongoing conflict.

Egypt: Trump urges world leaders to seize momentum for peace at Gaza peace summit

The US president signed a document that he says lays the groundwork for Gaza's future.

Trump lauds “historic dawn of a new Middle East” as 20 Israeli hostages freed

The US president spoke in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, after Hamas handed over the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.

Tunisia wraps up world cup qualifying with 3-0 win against Namibia

With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday.

Madagascar wins third edition of ‘Our Generation’ junior song contest in Russia

The final of the contest's third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.