Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

Orville Etoria was held in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini for more than two months without charges or access to legal counsel, his lawyers have said, accusing the U.S. of deporting him there unlawfully in mid-July

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sentencing as lawyers push for near-immediate release

The Grammy winner’s sentencing will determine whether his comeback begins now, or years down the road.

Dead and wounded Palestinians taken to hospitals after Gaza strike

Dead and wounded Palestinians were taken to hospitals after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City on Monday.

Former Malawi president holds strong lead in presidential election

Partial results released on Monday show Peter Mutharika receiving around 68% of the vote compared to incumbent Lazarus Chakwera who has over 20%.

Guineans vote overwhelmingly to allow military junta to run for presidency

Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country's junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count.

Sahel military juntas quit international court, citing “neo-colonial” bias

The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.

Thousands of bikers gather in Fatima for annual Blessing of the Helmets

An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.

Priests in Rome march to parliament in solidarity with Palestinians

A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.

South Africa’s president renews calls for Palestinian statehood

Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

At least 8 children dead in drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti

They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.