Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Niger: General Abdourahamane Tiani’s term extended by national conference

The national conference in Niger has recommended a renewable five-year term for General Abdourahamane Tiani, the president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), this Thursday in Niamey.

DRC: US sanctions Rwandan minister as Bukavu victims are buried

Along with the Rwandan minister for regional integration, James Kabarebe, the U.S. also sanctioned a spokesperson of the M23 rebels, Lawrence Kanyuka

Niger: Commision recommends 5-year transition period to civilian rule

A commission in junta-led Niger has recommended a five-year transition timeframe back to civilian rule. Back in 2023 when the military seized power, the junta suggested three years for the transition, which ECOWAS rejected.

Cyril Ramaphosa addresses G20 Foreign Ministers

Cyril Ramaphosa sounded the alarm about conflicts around the world at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers in Johannesburg. Among those who attended the meeting on Thursday were ministers from Russia and China.

Off-Duty firefighter and police officer rescue woman from burning car in Arizona crash

An off-duty firefighter and a police officer rescued a woman from a burning car after a crash near Phoenix, Arizona, with help from passersby.

France hands over its Port-Bouët military base to Ivory Coast

The French Armed Forces Minister said some 80 servicemen will remain in the country to advise and train the Ivorian military.

Key diplomatic dynamics at G20: Lavrov’s role and U.S. absence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day gathering of the Group of 20 nations, where leading European diplomats are anticipated to reaffirm their backing for Ukraine, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco R...

Senegal’s Debt and Deficit: A Harsh Economic Reality [Business Africa]

This week on Business Africa: budgetary crisis in Senegal, industrialization under Traoré in Burkina Faso, and untapped mining potential in Nigeria. Three major challenges for the West African economy.

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Awards

The British actress and singer, whose parents are Nigerian, said was 'proud and excited' to have been chosen.