Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nigeria: Ash Wednesday marks Lent’s start with prayers for Pope Francis /in /by

As Catholics around the world celebrated the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, congregants in Nigeria took a moment to pray for the well-being of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment due to health challenges.

Sudan’s military leader proposes roadmap for constitutional transition /in /by

Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, said that Sudan has outlined a possible "roadmap" that includes a "constitutional transition" and the eventual possibility of free elections in the country.

South African play on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores black women’s enduring wait for absent men /in /by

The play about the late former wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, is adapted from the novel “The Cry of Winnie Mandela” by Njabulo Ndebele. It explores themes of loneliness, infidelity and betrayal.

Trial of 40 opposition figures in Tunisia sparks tensions and divisions /in /by

Proceedings at the Tunis Primary Court began with nine detained defendants absent, as the judges opted for remote sessions. It's a move defense lawyers and activists decried as a breach of fair trial standards

Guinea-Bissau’s president Embalo to seek second /in /by

Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability, including multiple coup attempts. Embalo himself has survived two in the last three years, most recently in December 2023, which led to the dissolution of parliament.

UN backs Arab plan for Gaza as US, Israel voice opposition /in /by

The Arab League remains firm in its stance that Palestinians must remain on their land, with reconstruction efforts paving the way for long-term peace and stability.

Angolans celebrate annual carnival /in /by

Angolans have taken to the streets of Luanda to celebrate the annual carnival. This year, the event coincides with the anniversary of 50 years of national independence.

Arab leaders endorse a counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan, with ceasefire uncertain /in /by

Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to depopulate the territory and redevelop it as a beach d...

Ex-football chiefs deny wrongdoing on first day of fraud retrial /in /by

At the end of their first day of their fraud retrial,
former football chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini denied any wrongdoing. It comes after both were acquitted at a first trial in 2022 on charges of fraud, forgery and misappropriation of FIFA ...

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces and allied groups sign transitional constitution /in /by

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of the two warring parties in the country, have signed Tuesday a transitional constitution, bringing them closer to setting up a parallel government.