Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Iran’s president to attend D-8 summit of developing nations in Egypt /in /by

The summit takes place amid regional and global tensions including the Israel-Hamas war and the latest developments in Syria.

Ghana’s top court dismisses challenge to anti-LGBT bill /in /by

The ruling paves the way for the president to sign into law what is one of the continent’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Cyclone Chido kills at least 45 people in Mozambique and leaves hundreds injured /in /by

Emergency teams working to provide relief to displaced families and assess the full extent of the damage.

Campaign in DRC to say ‘no’ to planned constitutional amendment /in /by

Citizens' movements and opposition parties say the president's plan to amend the text is not the country's priority right now.

Syria’s Damascus airport reopens for domestic flights /in /by

The first civilian plane to take off from the airport landed in the northern city of Aleppo on Wednesday

Harris urges young Americans to ‘stay in the fight’ /in /by

After weeks of speculation about her next steps, Kamala Harris hinted she won't be stepping off the political stage anytime soon. Her remarks to students, apprentices and recent graduates in Maryland were her most extensive since her election concessio...

Reunion Islanders rally to support cyclone-hit Mayotte with aid donations /in /by

The French Indian Ocean territory was battered over the weekend by its worst cyclone in nearly a century, leaving a trail of devastation.

Ghana: Mahama assembles team to drive anti-corruption agenda before taking office /in /by

This move underscores Mahama’s commitment to accountability, a cornerstone of his 2024 campaign.

Liberia’s parliament building catches fire as protests enter a second day /in /by

Emergency services in Liberia were tackling a fire in the parliament building on Wednesday which broke out as opposition protests spilled into a second day.

Pirates demand $10M ransom for Chinese vessel, 18 hostages /in /by

Pirates demand $10 million in ransom after hijacking Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 captives