Entries by Rédaction Africanews

France enacts law to ease returns of looted art to ex-colonies

The French parliament on Thursday definitively adopted legislation to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.

Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré named top African player in French football league

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been voted the top African player in the French Ligue 1 football league, becoming the first Malian player to win the Marc-Vivien Foé prize, awarded by French broadcasters RFI and France 24.

Madagascar presidential election scheduled for October 2027

Madagascar’s political transition is entering a critical new phase. The Independent Electoral Commission has unveiled a timeline for key votes, with a constitutional referendum set for June 2027 and presidential elections to follow in October.

Congolese singer Gloria Bash’s fight for peace: ‘Music is a weapon’ [Interview]

Gloria Bash is a young, multi-talented artist, known for her music and social engagement. In her latest EP 'Zoshi', she celebrates her city, Goma, and continues to demand peace.

Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred opens in southern France

Accompanied by his wife, Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred arrived at a court in southern France on Monday to stand trial. Lamjarred is accused of the 2018 rape of a barmaid in Saint-Tropez — charges he denies.

France’s Macron defends Europe role in Africa as he seeks reset in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron used a two‑day economic summit in Nairobi to defend Europe’s engagement in Africa, drawing a sharp contrast with China’s approach and urging African leaders to take greater responsibility for governance challenges.

One month before kick-off, questions swirl around 2026 FIFA World Cup

One month before the beginning of the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Several teams are now preparing for the tournament, with 48 teams set to descend in various cities and countries for the first-ever World Cup hosted b...

Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-affected cruise ship

Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus‑stricken cruise ship MV Hondius began flying home on military and government aircraft after the vessel anchored in Tenerife, with one American testing positive and a French traveller developing symptoms during t...

Trump rejects Iran peace offer, raising fears of escalation

Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but US President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”