Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum

The Somali president described the situation in Gaza as "another level of inhumane engagement" in the history of the world in Doha on Saturday and criticised Israel's recognition of the self-declared breakaway state Somaliland.

South Africa produces first local vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease

The country is facing its worst outbreak of the illness that infects cattle herds. But the first locally-produced vaccine could become a major ally in fighting the disease.

Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police

Cheikh-Anta-Diop university in Senegal's capital has been the place of unrest since early December. Students have been protesting a lack of financial aid from the government, leading to clashes with police. On Friday, the situation there deteriorated a...

Milan Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened on Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium echoed by festivities at venues across the snow-capped Italian Alps. The opening ceremony sparked numerous reactions across the world - even in Russia...

Drought in Kenya spreads beyond arid north

After one of the driest rainy seasons on record at the end of 2025, drought is spreading in Kenya. This time, it is also affecting areas that are usually less prone to droughts than the country's north.

Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme

Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path.

Thousands attend funeral of slain son of Muammar Gaddafi

Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday.

A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school

For generations, Seynabou Tall's ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar. It's the same place where the 14-year-old, who quit school nearly four years ago, is now learning to surf.

Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling

Despite the presence of the army, residents of Woro and Nuku wonder how they will rebuild their lives amid all the destruction.

US, Russia Seek New Arms Talks as Last Nuclear Pact Expires

Russian and US negotiators have agreed on the need to quickly launch new talks on nuclear arms control, following discussions held this week in the United Arab Emirates.