Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney signals no pope elected

The secretive conclave to elect a new pope got underway in the Vatican on Wednesday.

Sliti proud to be back with Tunisian team but realistic about Africa Cup prospects

Al Shamal winger Sliti remains hopeful about Tunisia’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Argentinian police raid clinic as part of Maradona death investigation

Judges in the court case authorised the raid following revelations that clinical tests were missing from his official records.

Egypt and Greece to launch 1,000 km underwater power interconnection

Greece and Egypt reaffirmed their commitment Wednesday to a proposed undersea electricity interconnection designed to transport renewable energy from North Africa to Europe.

Foreign leaders arrive in Russia for Victory Day parade

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel are on the guest list which also includes Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Trump says US will end attacks on Yemen

US President Donald Trump announced he's calling off further airstrikes against Yemen. He said the country's rulers had agreed to stop attacks in the Red Sea

Kenya sentences four men for trying to smuggle ants out of the country

Authorities said the giant insects were destined for collectors in Europe and Asia in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species.

Dr. Mukwege denounces use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in DRC

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege denounced on Wednesday the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Cobalt Institute predicts demand increase of over 10 per cent in 2025

It says the increase in demand is being driven by a significant global growth in electric vehicles sales.

Dandyism takes center-stage at the Met Gala exhibition

Dandyism was at the heart of Monday's Met Gala, where many of the world's most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best to kick off the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit. But Black dandyism isn't limited to expensive couture...