Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Three years on since Burkina Faso’s coup d’état, violence continues unabated

It’s been three years since Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso through a coup d’état. He justified his takeover by claiming previous leaders had failed to protect the country from jihadist violence and promised to restore security within month...

White House says Trump supports renewal of African trade initiative due to expire

African businesses are on tenterhooks as they wait to see if the African Growth and Opportunity Act - a trade initiative aimed at sub-Saharan Africa - will be renewed before it expires on Tuesday. The White House says President Trump supports it but th...

Rescue teams search for survivors after school building collapse in Indonesia

At least one student was killed and dozens more were injured or feared trapped after a four-storey prayer hall collapsed at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia’s East Java province on Monday.

FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

It fielded had Teboho Mokoena in its March win against Lesotho, despite the fact that he had a one-game ban.

Trial of former Malian prime minister, Moussa Mara, gets underway

He has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state, opposing legitimate authority, and inciting public disorder.

Trump and Netanhayu agree to new US peace plan to end war in Gaza

Palestinian group, Hamas' negotiating team is reportedly studying the proposal.

Cameroon’s presidential race starts with cautious optimism

The presidential campaign officially opened on Saturday in a subdued atmosphere, marked by a candidate defying a separatist lockdown, another building a coalition, and the conspicuous absence of both the long-ruling incumbent and a prominent opposition...

Guinea’s first presidential election after coup set for December 28

Guinea is set to hold its first presidential election on December 28 since the 2021 military coup, following a decree broadcast on state television.

Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly protests

President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday in response to escalating, youth protests over severe water and electricity shortages, a crisis the United Nations reports has left at least 22 people dead and over 100 injured in the most si...

Steam at a crossroads: can Morocco’s ancient hammams endure?

For centuries, the communal hammam has been the beating heart of Moroccan social life, a sanctuary for cleansing and connection.