Entries by Rédaction Africanews

‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse dazzles skywatchers in South America

On Wednesday, a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse was visible from Easter Island, Buenos Aires and Chile. The phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align, the moon blocking all but a ring-shaped section of the Sun. Those in West Africa will be able...

Russia is considering canceling visas for several African countries

Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy.

SA Popular Gospel Artist Solly Moholo Passes Away at 65

“It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved legend Solly Moholo has sadly passed on,”

MLS: Bouanga 3 goals away from the Golden Boot

LAFC's Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga scored in the first minute of first-half injury time to beat St. Louis City 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Mauritius: UK hands back sovereignty over Chagos Islands

"Today's deal secures this vital military base for the future ," said British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Rwanda to kick off vaccine and therapeutic clinical trials for Marbug disease in several weeks

As Rwanda fights its first outbreak of Marbug disease, the country's health minister has announced that vaccine and therapeutic clinical trials will get underway in the coming weeks. The viral fever was detected in the country last month, and has alrea...

AU-UN seek to strengthen cooperation

The UN security Council was briefed on Wednesday (Oct. 02) on the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations including the African Union.

Champions League: Salah still Liverpool’s saviour

Two Italian teams were easily eliminated, with lowly Bologna beaten 2-0 on Wednesday, two weeks after AC Milan were swept aside 3-1 at the San Siro.

King Charles hosts Commonwealth reception in London

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a Commonwealth reception at London's St James's Palace on Wednesday evening, ahead of a trip to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Over 100 people missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

The locally made boat, whose capacity was 100 passengers, had about 300 people onboard along the Niger River when it overturned in Niger state’s Mokwa district ...