Entries by Rédaction Africanews

The fight for justice: Amnesty International on Senegal’s protest crisis

Amnesty International has called on Senegalese authorities to deliver justice, truth, and compensation to victims of protests from 2021 to 2024.

UN calls for accountability after attacks in Central African Republic

A report found that at least 24 people were killed in two waves of attacks targeting Muslims, Sudanese refugees, and asylum seekers in the Haut-Oubangui region.

Amon Murwira in Moscow: a Step towards stronger bilateral relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zimbabwe, Professor Amon Murwira, has arrived in Moscow for a diplomatic visit.

A 108-year-old Japanese woman crowned the world’s oldest barber

Shitsui Hakoishi, who turns 109 this year, says she plans to retire when she turns 110.

South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as tensions rise

Spokespersons for Machar’s SPLM-IO party condemned the crackdown, calling it a violation of the peace agreement. They also raised concerns about growing military deployment around Machar’s home, warning that the situation could reignite conflict.

Outgoing IOC chief defends women boxers at centre of Paris gender row

Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting each won gold in boxing amid an uproar about whether they were eligible to compete in the women’s division.

Africa-Diaspora: A Power Partnership for Economic Growth [Business Africa]

This week on Business Africa: at the Business Africa 2025 Forum in Paris, financial intelligence, the return of diaspora talent, and the challenges of female entrepreneurship, particularly for Afro-descendants, take center stage in the discussions.

Faithful gather in Rome to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health

Many Catholics recall similar vigils held in St. Peter’s Square when Pope John Paul II was hospitalized in the final days of his papacy in 2005. Today, as Pope Francis battles health concerns, the faithful once again turn to this ancient prayer for str...

Disappointment in Lesotho after Trump’s remarks on “little-known nation”

U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that no one knows about Lesotho, a small African nation.