Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Venezuela welcomes home toddler separated from parents during U.S. deportation

The case has reignited debate over immigration enforcement practices and family separations in the U.S., particularly involving migrants from politically sensitive regions like Venezuela.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for talks

No meeting with Putin: Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Turkey on Thursday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Despite being challenged by Zelenskyy to attend in person, Vladimir Putin has shown no signs of travell...

Uruguay bids farewell to beloved former president José “Pepe” Mujica

Mujica’s passing marks the end of an era in Uruguayan politics, but for many, his legacy of humility, compassion, and service to the marginalized will endure.

Cannes: Tom Cruise walks red carpet for latest Mission: Impossible premiere

Actor Tom Cruise appeared on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday to premiere his latest Mission: Impossible film, called "The Final Reckoning". It is the eigth film of the Mission: Impossible series.

South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with Donald Trump in US next week

Pretoria announced that South African president Cyrial Ramaphosa would travel to Washington next week on a "work visit" and meet US president Donald Trump on Wednesday. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over the US' ref...

Mazraoui calls premier league season “Shitty” ahead of Europa League Final

Despite the disappointment, the defender remains upbeat ahead of the high-stakes final, drawing on his World Cup experience with Morocco.

Mauritania’s former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz sentenced to 15 Years for corruption

The trial, seen as a rare case of accountability for an African leader, also sentenced his son-in-law to two years for influence peddling and dissolved a family-run foundation. Six former officials were cleared.

Trump meets Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia

The meeting on Wednesday came after the US president said Washington would end its crippling sanctions on Damascus.

Tidjane Thiam plans return as Ivory Coast’s opposition PDCI party leader

A vote to name the party's new leader was held days after he resigned from the post in a move aimed at bypassing his ineligibility.

DR Congo may impose curbs on cobalt exports when existing ban ends

The government agency regulating strategic minerals said while global stockpiles had been reduced, they were not yet exhausted.