Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Sahel ministers visit Moscow to strengthen ties with Russia

In a significant shift in the region's diplomatic and security landscape, the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will visit Moscow this week to deepen their strategic ties with Russia.

“Top Gun” and “Batman Forever” actor Val Kilmer dies at 65

The actor, known for playing Iceman in "Top Gun", died from pneumonia, surrounded by his family and friends.

Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted on charges of participating in a botched coup attempt in the country’s capital Kinshasa last year, an official said Wednesday.

Guinea’s Junta sets referendum for September sparking fresh hopes for democracy

Guinea’s military Junta announces it will now hold a constitutional referendum on 21st September 2025 after missing 31st December 2024 deadline..to launch the democratic transition.

Niger junta releases 50 people including ministers linked to 2010 coup

Niger's Junta announced it released 50 people including former ministers and a journalist linked to a coup in 2010. Meanwhile ousted former President Mohamed Bazoum will stay in detention despite international calls for his release.

Democrats win Wisconsin Supreme Court seat in setback for Trump

Susan Crawford beat Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a race that broke records for spending.

Italy: homicide charges against Italian farmer following worker’s death

A trial commenced on Tuesday for an Italian farmer accused of homicide following the tragic death of one of his workers, an undocumented Indian laborer, who bled to death after a piece of farm machinery severed his arm.

France assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council

France has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, with Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont leading the governing body.

Arsenal celebrates Saka’s comeback with a 2-1 win against Fulham

Bukayo Saka scored just seven minutes into his return after 101 days out injured to help Arsenal beat Fulham at Emirates Stadium.

Congo, M23 rebels to hold direct dialogue in Qatar

The meeting in Doha would be the first between the two sides since the rebels backed by Rwanda captured two provincial capitals in eastern Congo