Entries by Rédaction Africanews

France: Avignon Festival celebrates Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum

Seven artists performed modern renditions of Umm Kulthum's songs, in a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of her death.

EU ministers warn of countermeasures to US tariffs if trade negotiations fail

The European Union on Monday warned that the 27-country bloc is preparing potential countermeasures targeting US goods worth 72 billion euros if talks with Washington fail to produce a viable outcome.

EU foreign ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid

Foreign ministers from the 27 EU member states met in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the new deal.

Abuja residents celebrate Igbo festival in grand style

It was a classic display of visual arts, music, dance attire, food, language and many more as the Ndi Igbo of southeastern Nigeria celebrated the Abuja Igbo Festival 2025.

India: airlines ordered to inspect Boeing airplane models after crash

An Air India Boeing airplane crashed in northwestern India in June, killing all people on board but one passenger. India's aviation regulator has now ordered airlines to examine fuel control switches on several Boeing models.

Dangote submits paperwork to build “biggest, deepest” port in Nigeria

The port, for which plans were submitted in late June, according to outlet Bloomberg, is meant to facilitate exports, in particular of Dangote conglomerate products.

Spain: at least 10 detained in anti-immigration clashes in Murcia region

The small town of Torre Pacheco is the site of the worst xenophobic violence in Spain in recent decades. Far-right groups and local migrant communities have repeatedly clashed with each other over the weekend.

Only 35% of sustainable development goals on track to meet target, UN says

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the world is in "a global development crisis."

Former Nigerian President to be buried today

Buhari will be buried on the grounds of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony with several African heads of state set to attend.