Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Sudan: New Mobile courts bring justice to Renk

In the far northern town of Renk, a new mobile court has become a beacon of hope, delivering justice to an area where it has been long absent

Sierra Leone’s ‘kush’ made using ingredients imported from abroad

Tests conducted by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime found it contained nitazenes and synthetic cannabinoids brought in from countries including China.

Eastern DRC: war injuries put strain on medical facilities as M23 rebels advance

Hospitals in North and South Kivu have come under pressure from the consequences of fighting in the region. Treating war injuries puts a strain on an already fragile medical system.

Unidos de Padre Miguel: More than a Samba school, a lifeline for its community

This year, the school’s parade pays tribute to Africa, women, and the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomblé, further cementing its deep cultural and social roots in the community.

Mauritanian prosecutors seek 20-year jail term for former president

Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is currently is currently appealing a five-year sentence received in 2023 for abuse of office and embezzlement.

Haitian Police demand better protection after the death of Kenyan officer

Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste urged the government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, controlling 85% of the capital, continue expanding their territory.

Critically injured South African soldiers evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive

The M23 rebels are supported by around 4,000 troops from Rwanda, according to U.N. experts, and now occupy Goma and Bukavu, the two biggest cities in eastern Congo. Their rapid offensive has killed around 7,000 people, Congo says.

Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia

The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.m. local time.

Coach says Liverpool trophy haul will help Mo Salah’s Ballon d’Or bid

The Egyptian striker is currently the top scorer in the Premier League with 25 goals and 16 assists.

Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of racist comments

Mourinho, 62, criticized Turkish referees, saying a local official would have been a "disaster." He also compared Galatasaray’s bench reactions to "monkeys."