Entries by Rédaction Africanews

FIFA president visits California stadium to host new Club World Cup

The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is to be one of the competition’s 12 host venues for the inaugural tournament which takes place in June and July.

South Africa’s diplomatic gamble: strategic defiance or risky isolation [Africanews Debates]

Experts debated whether South Africa’s tensions with the US signal strategic defiance or risky isolation. While some warn of economic fallout, others see a bold stand in shifting global power dynamics.

Disability summit pledges greater inclusion in education in crises situations

Children with disabilities make up nearly 20 per cent of all out-of-school children in crisis contexts.

Gaza completes month without new humanitarian supplies after Israel’s blockade

Israel unilaterally blocked the aid corridor from Egypt at the start of March, and resumed its full scale bombing of Gaza on March 18, breaking a ceasefire with Hamas

US president announces global tariffs, including on 51 African nations

Donald Trump has imposed a baseline 10 per cent duty on all imports and much higher tariffs on some of the country’s biggest trading partners.

Key coalition partner votes against South Africa’s budget

Lawmakers passed the controversial fiscal framework by 194 to 182 with the ANC relying on support from a small party outside the unity government.

Haitians demand protection from surging gang violence

Demonstrators clashed with police in the capital, Port-au-Prince, as they expressed their anger at the ongoing insecurity.

Nathan Lyon anticipates fierce bowling battle in WTC final against South Africa

Lyon also expressed relief and support for his teammate Matt Kuhnemann, who was recently cleared of a suspect bowling action by the ICC.

Mozambique’s parliament approves landmark law to restore peace

Mozambique’s parliament has unanimously approved a new law aimed at fostering national dialogue and political reconciliation, marking a significant step toward restoring stability in the country

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to salvage peace deal

The 2013-2018 war was marked by ethnic divisions, with Kiir’s Dinka-led forces clashing against Machar’s Nuer-aligned troops. The latest developments risk reigniting those deep-seated tensions.