Entries by Rédaction Africanews

ECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion

The West African bloc says it decided to leave the country after President Umaro Sissoco threat to expel it.

Excelsa coffee: a game-changer for South Sudan’s agricultural sector

Farmers in South Sudan are adopting a unique, climate-resistant coffee variety in an effort to revolutionize the nation’s agricultural landscape.

Kenyan conservationists push for wildlife corridors amid shrinking habitats

Authorities are urging conservancies and landowners to maintain open corridors, while translocation efforts move animals from crowded areas to less populated ones. Without such measures, experts warn that habitat loss will undermine Kenya’s conservatio...

Israeli prime minister appears in court as his corruption trial resumes

Benjamin Netanyahu is answering to charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

SA: Cardinal Brislin leads prayer for Pope Francis in Johannesburg

The newly appointed Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin, led a prayer service on Sunday attended by numerous South African Catholic worshippers, focusing on Pope Francis's health and recovery as he fights double pneumonia.

Egypt condemns Israel’s aid blockade as ceasefire talks stall

The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that unraveling the ceasefire could push Gaza’s population of over two million back into crisis. Meanwhile, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called Israel’s decision “alarming,” while MSF condemne...

FIFA and IFAB introduce key changes to football’s laws

These amendments, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance fairness, efficiency, and technology use in football.

Traditional coppercraft in Tunisia under threat

Artisans face many challenges, including competition from cheaper Chinese imports.

Egypt set to announce its plans for Gaza reconstruction at Arab Summit

Foreign minister Badr Abdelatty said it was practical and could be achieved without forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave.

Young child becomes second person to die of Ebola in Uganda

The World Health Organization says the 4-year-old passed away this week at Mulago Hospital in the capital, Kampala.