Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Elon Musk steps down after turbulent Government role

Elon Musk is stepping down from his temporary role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending a controversial chapter in Washington

U.K-Egypt: Mother of jailed activist hospitalised amid hunger strike

The mother of a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Egypt is seriously ill in a London hospital after resuming a hunger strike

DR Congo Justice Minister under fire over $19M transfer

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, pressure is mounting on Justice Minister Constant Mutamba after explosive allegations over a multi-million dollar no-bid contract and suspicious fund transfers

Shakira cancels Washington pride concert

Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration

South Sudan flood threat returns

In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater

Deadly floods sweep Nigeria

In the quiet hours before dawn, torrential rains swept through the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving behind a path of destruction

Flavored tobacco products luring youth to addiction, death – WHO

Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the harshness of tobacco and nicotine products turning toxic products into youth-friendly bait, the agency says. Flavours not only make it harder to quit but have also been linked to seriou...

World’s first deaf K-pop band talks overcoming barriers, love for music

Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time

Hierro hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will continue with Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro said he is hopeful an agreement will be reached to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at the Saudi Pro League club.

UN Peacekeepers Day: Children steal spotlight with powerful call for peace

An emotional plea for peace from Aluel Mochnom Wuor stole the show at the Peacekeepers Day ceremony. The 10-year-old student spoke from the heart, on behalf of the people of South Sudan, calling on her country’s leaders and the international community ...