Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Hollywood honors Andre Braugher at premiere of “The Residence”

"The Residence" is a comedic whodunit set in the White House, where Aduba’s detective character is tasked with solving a murder. The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Randall Park and Susan Kelechi Watson.

Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire calls

Prince Kihangi, a former provincial deputy elected for the Walikale territory, told The Associated Press over the phone, referring to locations in the centre of Walikale. "This confirms the presence of the M23 in the territorial capital."

Italy airlifts nine Palestinian children from Gaza for life-saving treatment

Italy airlifts critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to top hospitals, offering life-saving treatment in a major humanitarian mission.

Mali: Two hundred years of empowering the blind community through braille

Two centuries have elapsed since the creation of braille, a tactile writing system that has significantly changed the lives of countless individuals who are blind or partially sighted.

Trailer crash in Nigeria kills at least 6 in fiery collision

“The impact engulfed 14 vehicles in a raging inferno," the statement read. “Panic and chaos followed as bystanders and motorists scrambled for safety.”

Controversy as Blé Goudé and Gbagbo excluded from Ivorian electoral list

The recent publication of the provisional electoral list in Côte d'Ivoire has sparked a heated debate, particularly with the exclusion of Charles Blé Goudé and Laurent Gbagbo.

Sudan: State TV claims army’s near control of Sudan’s presidential palace

The state Television of Sudan reported on Thursday that the army is nearing the capture of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), indicating a pivotal change in the ongoing two-year conflict that risks div...

IOC elections: candidates continue to lobby undecided voters

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday, just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most open Olympic elections in decades.

Haiti: Unicef focuses on shelters for displaced children amid ongoing crisis

The United Nations migration agency reports that internal displacement in Haiti has tripled in the past year, now affecting over 1 million individuals, with children making up half of that number.