Entries by Rédaction Africanews

World Bank grants South Africa $1.5B for infrastructure, green energy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his coalition government have pledged to tackle corruption and decades of poor management, as well as pursue reforms to help the country emerge from its economic rut and alleviate its extremely high unemploym...

CAR officials issue statement claiming president is not seriously ill

Specialist website, Africa Intelligence, is reporting he is in hospital in Brussels after an emergency evacuation from Bangui on Saturday.

Ceasefire now in effect between Israel and Iran, Trump confirms

While the mutual strikes continued into the early hours of the morning, both Iran and Israel have now agreed to the ceasefire.

Trump says says between Iran and Israel has come into effect

While the mutual strikes continued into the early hours of the morning, both Iran and Israel have now agreed to the ceasefire.

History made as Kirsty Coventry takes over as head of the IOC

The Zimbabwean swimming gold medallist is the first woman and African to head the world sporting body.

Mali and Russia sign deal on nuclear energy during Goïta’s Moscow visit

The two leaders met on Monday and signed three agreements to bolster relations between Mali and Russia.

Mali and Russia sign deal on nuclear energy during Goïta’s Moscow visit

The two leaders met on Monday and signed three agreements to bolster relations between Mali and Russia.

Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar

Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso backs Rudiger after alleged racist abuse

The referee signaled the use of FIFA's protocol during injury time, and the incident is now under investigation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi seeks Russian support from Vladimir Putin

Abbas Araghchi thanked Russia for being "on the right side of the story and international law."