Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal reached within 50 days /in /by

The US president made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Cameroon: Mixed reactions in Yaoundé after Biya announces bid for another term /in /by

Paul Biya announced on Sunday he would seek re-election for another presidential term.

DRC: More than 300,000 civil servants eligible to new retirement plan /in /by

The long-awaited retirement of civil servants could finally resume, the Congolese government spokesperson announced on Monday.

Dozens of migrants held for ransom by criminal gang in Libya released from captivity /in /by

More than 100 migrants, including five women, have been freed from captivity after being held for ransom by a gang in eastern Libya, the country's attorney general said on Monday.

Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy: higlight of his presidential tenure /in /by

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who served the nation twice as both a military leader and a democratic president, has passed away at the age of 82, according to his press secretary on Sunday.

Gabon: Ali Bongo’s Gabonese Democratic Party mired in succession battle /in /by

The GDP elected its new head Blaise Louembé during its January congress, but the allies of former president Ali Bongo contest the new leadership.

FIFA eyes 72-hour rest rule as club World Cup sparks /in /by

It is not certain, however, that this consensus will lead to a binding agreement , given that FIFPRO , the global players' union, did not take part in the discussions.

UN-Russia agricultural export memorandum will not be extended /in /by

The memorandum that was signed in 2022 between Russia and the United Nations (UN) regarding the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers will not be renewed after July 22 of this year, as stated by Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei...

French first lady Brigitte Macron to take libel case to highest court of appeals /in /by

Brigitte Macron is not backing down in her legal battle against two women who have claimed the French first lady was born a man. Her lawyer said on Monday she would take the case to France's highest court of appeals.

World leaders express condolences over death of Nigerian ex-president Muhammadu Buhari /in /by

Leaders across Africa paid homage to the former Nigerian president. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed condolences.