Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cameroon: Biya reshuffles top military ranks days after re-election bid

Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya's new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa's oldest head of state's capacity to run again for president.

Cameroon 2025: Maurice Kamto seeks to vie on a different political outlook

Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.

US, European allies agree August deadline for Iran nuclear deal

U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.

How to keep your passwords really safe: advice from an expert

In an age of multiplying cyber security issues, gone are the days of "1234567" or birthday date passwords. Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, tells us what to do instead, where to store passwords and which other safety ...

Morocco’s Sale crafts centre trains next generation to keep traditional skills alive

The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.

Prince Harry walks Angola minefield in tribute to Princess Diana

Harry last visited the country in 2019, continuing his mother’s legacy of compassion and advocacy in one of the world’s most mine-affected nations.

France shuts down last military base in Senegal after 65 years

“Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country,” President Faye said.

Low turnout for municipal elections in Togo: Silent boycott or just a slow start?

Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025 for the country's municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had been to cast their votes in the capital Lomé. Are voters boycotting the poll or just not interested?

US flagship HIV and AIDS programme saved from spending cuts – for now

Republican Senators took out a $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief programme, from a new bill that seeks to massively curb US government spending. The amendment still needs to be approved and go back to the House ...

Rare dinosaur skeleton sells for $30 million at Sotheby’s ‘Geek Week’ auction

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday, while a juvenile dinosaur skeleton went for more than $30 million.