Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Catholic women strike against the “glass ceiling” in the Catholic Church /in /by

Around the world, Catholic women have started striking against the "glass ceiling" that they face within the Church. In France, the movement has also gained traction.

Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu arrested after rally /in /by

Prominent Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested Wednesday after addressing a political rally

Africa’s trade winds shift amid tariffs, reforms, and regional tensions {Business Africa} /in /by

Trump’s Tariffs Shake African Economies as Nations Seek Alternatives while Namibia’s First Female President Sets Bold Economic Agenda:
Trade reforms, regional partnerships, and logistics upgrades.

Gabon prepares for first presidential election since 2023 coup, interim president expected to win /in /by

The Gabonese population will head to the polls on Saturday, 12 April, for the first time since the 2023 military coup that ended the 50-year reign of the Bongo dynasty. Current interim president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is widely expected to win.

Latin American leaders urge unity amid U.S. trade and migration tensions /in /by

A renewed call for unity echoed across Latin America and the Caribbean this week, as leaders gathered in Honduras for the CELAC Summit

South Sudan’s main opposition party in crisis after government minister named as interim chairman /in /by

South Sudan's main opposition party's political branch, SPLM-IO, has named Stephan Par Kuol, a government minister, as interim party chairman following the arrest of longtime leader Riek Machar. The move has divided the party and caused concerns for th...

Egypt says it has made “strenuous efforts” in tackling illegal migration, calls for European support /in /by

During the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process, a migration initiative bringing together countries between the Horn of Africa and Europe, Cairo has called on European nations to scale up their support for countries like Egypt in combatin...

Trump backs down on most tariffs for 90 days but raises Chinese imports to 125% /in /by

In response to a worldwide market crisis, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would temporarily suspend tariffs on most countries for a period of 90 days, while simultaneously increasing the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Paris hosts the 4th edition of African Cinema Days featuring Côte d’Ivoire /in /by

Côte d'Ivoire was in the spotlight at African Cinema Days 2025, with over 600 participants celebrating African cinema in Paris with screenings, debates and concerts.

‘Worst keeper’: Lyon’s Matic attacks United’s Onana ahead of Europa tie /in /by

Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic fanned the flames Wednesday ahead of the Europa League match against Manchester United by describing Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the English club's history