Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Tarik Saleh returns to Cannes with explosive political thriller ‘Eagles of the Republic’ /in /by

Described as a sharp critique of authoritarianism under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, Eagles of the Republic continues Saleh’s unflinching examination of power, morality, and corruption in the Arab world.

Tidjane Thiam Confirmed as PDCI President by Ivorian Court /in /by

While the court's ruling secures Thiam's role within the PDCI, his political future remains uncertain as the party continues to challenge the decision that disqualified him from the voter registry — a necessary step for his presidential bid.

Bar owners fear attacks in Damascus /in /by

Bars in the Christian areas of Damascus have been on high alert after recent attacks that targeted establishments serving alcohol.

White South Africans reject Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims as false and divisive /in /by

Trump made the controversial comments during a high-profile meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House earlier this week. In an unexpected turn, Trump presented a video montage and a stack of printed news articles in an eff...

Israeli protesters gather near border with Gaza to demand end to war /in /by

Israelis assembled near the border with the Gaza Strip on Friday to demand peace and justice for both Israelis and Palestinians. The Israeli government has pushed ahead with a renewed offensive in the destroyed territory despite mounting criticism at h...

South Africans rally behind Ramaphosa after tense white house meeting with Trump /in /by

Ramaphosa, meanwhile, used the opportunity in Washington to stress that while South Africa continues to grapple with its complex history of racial inequality, the narrative of white genocide is not only false but dangerous. He emphasized his administra...

OAS urged to do more to help Haiti fight gang violence /in /by

The Organisation of American States (OAS), which comprises most countries of the Americas, has been urged to become more involved in Haiti's fight against gangs ruling large parts of the country. A Kenyan-led UN police mission has so far struggled to c...

UN backs UK deal over Chagos Islands with Mauritius /in /by

UN says it welcomes the signing of the agreement between UK government and the government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago.

Dembélé poised for glory ahead of PSG’s Champions League Final /in /by

Dembélé reflects not only on tennis, but on a season that could soon become historic for both him and his club

Kenyan court finds two men guilty of facilitating 2019 hotel terrorist attack /in /by

Two men have been found guilty of sending money and faking IDs for al-Shabaab terrorists, who attacked a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi in 2019, leaving 21 people dead. The men are expected to be sentenced next month.