Entries by Rédaction Africanews

FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for 6 months

Eto’o was judged to have broken disciplinary rules relating to “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play”

Russia marks 2nd anniversary of annexation of four regions in Ukraine

It has been two years since Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian territories sparking international condemnation.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.

France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.

A lake in Sao Paulo turns green due to algae bloom

A lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green due to an algae bloom stemming from low water levels amid historic drought and record high temperatures in Brazil.

Madagascar’s model ship builders make country’s crafstmanship shine

Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all customers according to the company, and Pope Francis was gifted a model by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina.

FIFA confirms a dozen venues for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA

FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when the 32 best clubs in the world compete to be FIFA Club World Champions.

France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.

Intensification of fighting in Lebanon worries Israelis demanding a hostage deal

Even though Israel has listed the elimination of Hamas, the release of all abductees and the safe return of residents who live on the border with Lebanon as war objectives, some question if all can be achieved simultaneously.

Ghana: Detention conditions of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters spark controversy

The convenor of the 'StopGalamseyNow' protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8. Defence lawyers argue that the protesters have suffered inhumane treatment, including denial of...