Entries by Rédaction Africanews

At least 5 dead, including gunman, at office building in New York shooting

The man fatally shot himself after killing four people, including an off-duty police officer, at a midtown Manhattan building.

Lionesses celebrate at Downing St and call on UK to do more for women’s football

England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women’s soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street.

US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal

The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated in Geneva in May.

Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv

Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.

North Korea bars foreigners from newly opened beach resort

Opened on 1 July, the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone is seen as a key part of President Kim Jong Un's ambitions to boost tourism.

Trump wants expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in Epstein case

Monday's court filing requested that Murdoch give his testimony within 15 days over concerns for the 94-year-old media mogul's ill health and age.

Ciara granted Beninese citizenship under new slave descendant law

A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.

France calls on EU to push Israel toward two-state deal

Speaking at the UN on Monday, the French foreign minister called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

France urges other countries to join it in recognising a Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN on Monday, the French foreign minister called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

Singer Ciara becomes citizen of Benin as West African nation reaches out to Afro-descendant diaspora

A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.