Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Trump defends video shown to South African President

The White House is defending a controversial video shown by President Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

Salah voted “Footballer of the Year” by soccer writers for a record third time

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was voted “Footballer of the Year” in England by soccer writers for a record-tying third time Friday, while Arsenal striker Alessia Russo won the women’s award.

Senators approve Kabila immunity lift

Congolese senators have voted to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, allowing military prosecutors to pursue legal action against him

Nigeria ruling party endorses Tinubu for 2027 election

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for a second and final term in office

Israeli tanks hit Gaza’s Al-Awda Hospital

Israeli tanks have fired on Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza’s Tel Al-Zaatar area, igniting fires

EU invests in Douala–N’Djamena corridor as it shifts from donor to investor in Africa

EU invests €40m in Douala - N’Djamena trade corridor as it moves from donor to investor in Africa while Nigeria Cracks Down on Facebook Over Tax Evasion, as Uganda and Other African Nations Target Revenue from Big Tech

Britain hands over control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Despite a last minute injunction after a legal challenge from two Chagossian women, the deal between the UK and Mauritius to transfer the sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean has gone ahead on Thursday. The islands are home to a UK-US mil...

“Autophagies”: so much more than a culinary performance

At the Festival Confit de Cavaillon in southern France, African culinary heritage, dance and music converge into a singular performance that leaves viewers satisfied, both intellectually and physically. It's name: "Autophagies".

Israeli foreign minister identifies victims of shooting outside embassy in Washington

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel.

Terrorism and instability: “critical moment” for Somalia, says rapporteur

Somalia has long been struggling in the fight against terrorist groups on its territory, among which the most prominent is al-Shabaab. The Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights visited the country from 10 to 20 May in order to assess ...