South Africa’s president renews calls for Palestinian statehood/in /by
Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.
At least 8 children dead in drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti/in /by
They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.
French player Ousmane Dembélé wins men’s Ballon d’Or/in /by
The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.
UN General Assembly: Kenyan president Ruto says Haiti crisis “can and must be solved”/in /by
The Kenyan president spoke at a meeting dedicated to the Haiti situation during the United Nations General Assembly.
2025 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembélé and Chloé Kelly among the top contenders/in /by
The ceremony will take place on Monday night and will celebrate the best of the 2024-2025 football season.
Morocco introduces simplified e-authorisation for CAN 2025 supporters from certain African countries/in /by
The measure applies to nationals from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia — all of which are visa-exempt for Morocco under ordinary circumstances.
South Sudan: Defense counsel critiques court’s competence in Machar’s case/in /by
In his opening remarks, a lawyer for Machar opposed the trial, describing it as "an incompetent court” that lacks jurisdiction.
A journey through six decades: Pattie LaBelle’s enduring legacy/in /by
Pattie LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business during the 60s at just 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted.
South African conservationists mark World Rhino Day amid rising poaching threat/in /by
Despite the challenges, they remain hopeful that community engagement, international cooperation, and relentless vigilance will keep the animals safe for generations to come.
Pix of the Day: September 22, 2025/in /by
Africanews samples a selection of the day's most powerful images