Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground /in /by

Usually, the men would eat meat, bread, and porridge cooked over camp stoves run by propane, but all of these had run out.

Manchester City confirms Haaland’s contract extension to 2034 /in /by

Erling Haaland has officially extended his contract with Manchester City for an impressive seven more years.

Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba stirs debate with return to social media /in /by

He instructed security forces to immediately arrest opposition members, such as those affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP), if they wore clothing resembling military uniforms. “

Putin to welcome Iranian president for strategic agreement signing /in /by

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday to formalize a significant agreement between Moscow and Tehran.

Madrid pet owners bring animals to Saint Anthony Church for annual blessing /in /by

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

South Sudan imposes nighttime curfew after anti-Sudanese protests turn violent /in /by

The curfew, starting at 6:00 pm daily, was announced Friday by Police Chief Abraham Manyuat on state television as new demonstrations erupted in Juba and other cities.

Sierra Leone calls back ambassador after drug seizure in Guinea embassy incident /in /by

Guinea's authorities impounded the vehicle on Monday and detained its occupants, suspecting them of trafficking drugs.

Russia jails 3 lawyers of Alexei Navalny for extremism /in /by

Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were already in custody and were given sentences from 3 1/2 to five years by a court in the town of Petushki, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Moscow

Six planets line up in the sky this month and you can see them /in /by

During this month's parade, Mars shines especially bright because it's located directly opposite the sun. To get in on the planetary hangout, go outside on a clear night a few hours hours after sunset between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. and face south

Lebanon: newly-elected president receives visit from French president Macron /in /by

France's Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Beirut early Friday morning to meet with his newly-elected peer Joseph Aoun and caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati.