Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt’s President al-Sisi calls on Donald Trump to end the war on Iran

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to help end the Middle East war, now in its second month.

Touadera sworn in for third term as Central African Republic president

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Monday pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term in one of the world's poorest and most volatile countries

African countries feel impact of war on Iran [Africanews Today]

One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the consequences for African countries are severe, particularly in terms of fuel supply. In Nigeria, fuel prices reached record highs on Monday despite the cushion provided by the Dangote refinery

Drone warfare intensifies in Sudan’s Kordofan

Three years into Sudan’s war, Kordofan has become the most intense battleground between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with civilians increasingly caught in a deadly drone war.

Dozens killed in deadly gold mine attack in South Sudan

The perpetrators remain unclear, with conflicting accounts emerging. A security source suggested the involvement of forces linked to Riek Machar, while his representatives have denied responsibility and instead accused the army loyal to President Salva...

WTO chief praises ‘hard work’ despite lack of deal at Yaounde talks

The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation

Gunmen attack bar in Jos, Nigeria, leaving 33 dead

Gunmen opened fire on a bar in Jos, the capital of Nigeria's restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob and killing nearly three dozen people in all, local sources told AFP Monday.

ACFTA Fest 2026 unites Africa’s youth, innovation and culture in Abuja

ACFTA Fest positions itself as a unifying platform — harnessing trade, talent and creativity to drive Africa’s next wave of growth.

CAF announces reforms after chaotic AFCON final

CAF says it is now working closely with FIFA to improve referee training and VAR standards, while also reviewing compensation to safeguard integrity.

Kenya’s “wastepreneurs” turn food waste into opportunity

In Kenya, a growing number of entrepreneurs, known as wastepreneurs, are transforming food waste into valuable products such as fuel, fertiliser, and cooking oil.