Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zambia’s Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term

Zambia’s Constitutional Court ruled that former President Edgar Lungu was banned from contesting the 2026 election because he has already served the maximum terms

SA: Miguel Cardoso named new coach of Mamelodi Sundowns

Mngqithi’s departure follows Sundowns’ poor recent form, including two draws in the Champions League group stage and a shock loss in the South African League Cup final.

Normalcy slowly returns to Damascus after a violent attack

Several private banks opened on Tuesday and employees came to work signaling a resumption of economic activities that were deemed closed indefinitely

Naby Keïta heads to Hungary with Ferencvaros after being frozen out in Germany

The Guinean midfielder joined Bremen in June 2023 after five years at Liverpool but only played five games for the German team.

Protesters in Kenya demand action against femicide amid police crackdown

Kenya is grappling with a silent epidemic of gender-based violence. Police data shows that 97 women were killed between August and November 2024, most by their male partners.

At least 8 killed in building collapse in Cairo

The Health Ministry said in a statement that the collapse of the six-story building in Cairo’s western neighbourhood of Waili also injured three people, who were hospitalized.

France flies out 2 Mirage fighter jets from Chad to signal beginning of military withdrawal

France flew out the two Mirage fighter jets it had stationed in Chad on Tuesday, signalling the beginning of the withdrawal of its military forces from the former French colony in Central Africa that last month broke off its defense cooperation agreeme...

Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby elevated to Marshal rank

The National Transitional Council (CNT) of Chad promoted General Déby to the rank of Marshal on Monday.

The magic behind Mufasa: The Lion King: cast and creators share insights

Mufasa: The Lion King serves as a prequel, exploring the origins of the iconic lion. The film premieres in U.S. theaters on December 20, with its soundtrack releasing on December 13.

150 Illegal Miners to Appear in Court in South Africa

150 illegal miners are due to appear in court in South Africa following the latest operation crackdown