Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN Climate deals criticized for slow progress and uncertain outcome

In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn't address the scale...

Anticipation builds as Africa crowns Footballer of the Year

The five finalists in the Men's category are Achraf Hakimi, Ademola Lookman, Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, and Ronwen Williams

Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants

“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents, the way they wore their headscarves, their mannerisms, their mentality,”

Ghana’s president-elect pledges to revitalise cocoa sector

John Dramani Mahama says his government will revamp the country’s cocoa industry and reorganise the state-run regulator.

Gambia: ECOWAS creates tribunal for Yahya Jammeh’s crimes

West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved the creation of a special tribunal to try crimes committed in Gambia during the military dictatorship.

Workshops help Haitian women cope with trauma of ongoing gang violence

The United Nations says the criminal activity has contributed to a sharp rise in gender-based violence, primarily targeting girls and women.

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century.

Man United secures stunning late comeback to win against Man City

Amad Diallo struck a 90th-minute winner as Manchester United staged a stunning late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

In 2024, robots exhibited greater ingenuity, utility

Robots are increasingly revolutionizing services across various sectors. In recent years, robots have been integrated into industries such as healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and customer service