Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Italy’s referendum on citizenship and labour laws fails due to low turnout

Official data on Monday evening showed around 30% of eligible voters cast a ballot, far below the necessary threshold.

US, China hold trade talks in London

A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng was due to hold talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a U.K. government building

US singer Macy Gray celebrates 25th anniversary of hit album ‘On How Life Is’

The singer has begun a 25th anniversary tour across Europe and the United States.

Wydad train in build-up to FIFA Club World Cup

The Moroccan giants, who qualified for the tournament by winning the CAF Champions League in 2022, have been drawn in Group G along with Manchester City, UAE's Al Ain and Juventus

Boko Haram kidnaps Nigerian Priest near Cameroon border

The priest was traveling from the city of Mubi, where he is based, to Maidiguri, the capital of Borno, for a workshop when his convoy was ambushed by armed men while waiting for clearance at a military checkpoint,

USA: What to remember from Trump’s “travel ban”

The announced ban applies to nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad , the Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Haiti, Iran, Libya , Somalia , Sudan , and Yemen. The enhanced restrictions apply to nationals of Burundi , Cuba, Laos, Sierra ...

Kenyan blogger dies in Police custody, officers suspended

“This death is very suspicious,” said Irungu Houghton, director of Amnesty International Kenya, who called for a “thorough, independent investigation” into Ojwang’s treatment while in custody

UN ocean conference opens in Nice with focus on conservation, climate action

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, scientists, and environmental advocates to address urgent challenges facing the world's oceans, from pollution to overfishing and climate ...

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Speaking to reporters after Portugal's win in the Nations League final, the 40-year-old striker seemingly reaffirmed his commitment to the Saudi club.

British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim

“We can confirm the arrest of a Service person in Kenya,”