Entries by Rédaction Africanews

French president Macron and wife Brigitte sue US influencer for defamation

Candace Owens, a right-wing commentator and influencer from the United States, has been spreading theories that Brigitte Macron is a man through an eight-part podcast series and her social media presence, for several months. The French presidential cou...

Central African Republic publishes voter lists ahead of December general elections

The publication of these lists marks a crucial milestone on the road to what many hope will be a peaceful and credible vote.

Sudan records over 2000 cholera deaths since July 2024

Ravaged by the ongoing civil war, Sudan has also been facing a growing health crisis. With hospitals regular victims of airstrikes and infrastructure out of order in large areas of the country, fast-spreading diseases like cholera are leaving a deadly ...

Rwanda: Kagame sacks PM, appoints banker instead

Edouard Ngirente's term in office as prime minister of Rwanda abruptly came to an end on Wednesday, when president Paul Kagame fired him. Ngirente has been replaced by deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda Justin Nsengiyumva.

Klaipėda’s elderly residents discover bodyboarding on the Baltic coast

In Klaipėda, Lithuania, older and disabled residents are taking part in bodyboarding sessions in the Baltic Sea, as part of a new summer initiative to promote physical activity.

Sudan health ministry: more than 2000 cholera deaths since July 2024

Ravaged by the ongoing civil war, Sudan has also been facing a growing health crisis. With hospitals regular victims of airstrikes and infrastructure out of order in large areas of the country, fast-spreading diseases like cholera are leaving a deadly ...

South Africa: national assembly passes last part of annual budget bill

The Appropriation Bill is the third major part of the country's annual budget. But passing it constituted a headache for the government for several months. On Wednesday, the legislation was approved by the national assembly.

Where is the civil war in Sudan heading?

More than two years of conflict, a death toll ranging from 60,000 to 150,000 according to different sources, and a divided country: Sudan's civil war is among the deadliest conflicts in the world. But this year, the military dynamics have shifted.

Libyan PM Dbeibah condemns dire conditions in Gaza during meeting with US officials

Libya on Wednesday denounced the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip during a meeting with US officials in Tripoli.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania ready for kick off ahead of African Nations Championship

Preparations to host the African Nations Championship, or CHAN, across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of the official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.