Entries by Rédaction Africanews

United Nations renews political mission in Haiti for another year

It is tasked with supporting the country’s political stability, security institutions, rule of law, and human rights.

Niger’s leader says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an Air Force base in the capital early Thursday, wounding four soldiers and damaging an aircraft

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Brussels for 15th EU Association Council meeting

The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas welcomed Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita to Brussels on Thursday for the 15th meeting of the Association Council of the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco.

African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careers

Participants focused on monetizing what they described as “SWAG,” an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grubs, which they said form the cultural pillars behind the continent’s growing global influence

Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin honoured by Black Music Collective

Pharrell, Kirk Franklin and Brandy were honoured at the Recording Academy 2025 Black Music Collective Honors event Thursday night in Los Angeles.

United Nations and IOC calls for pause in wars during Winter Olympics

The tradition dates back to ancient Greece, when warring city-states respected a truce to ensure safe passage for athletes and spectators.

Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy

Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award was introduced in 1963.

Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash

In a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic' time.

South Africa drops screening of Melania Trump documentary in cinemas

South Africa's main cinema houses have pulled a documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump just ahead of its release, with the distributor citing "the current climate", local media reported.

Uganda Army chief apologises to US over Bobi Wine claims

Uganda's army chief broke ties with the United States on Friday, accusing its embassy of helping missing opposition leader Bobi Wine, then reversed his stance an hour later and issuing an apology to "our great friends."