africanews.com news headlines

BNP Paribas faces lawsuit over alleged role in sudanese genocide

The lawsuit contends that the French bank facilitated the Sudanese government's atrocities by offering banking services that violated American sanctions.
👁 51
19 Apr 2024

China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon

All four runners were disqualified and had to return their medals and award money.
👁 101
19 Apr 2024

African issues to be discussed as foreign ministers of G7 countries meet

The talks which began wednesday on the Italian resort island of Capri are also geared towards strengthening the G-7 partnership with the AU
👁 45
19 Apr 2024

Ghana's John Akomfrah represents Britain at Venice Biennale

"I mean, this feels like a very significant moment for artists of color. Because I'm in the British pavilion. Next to me is a French one that's with an artist, Julien, who I love a lot, of African origin. And then next to me is a Canadian pavilion th
👁 64
18 Apr 2024

Niger signs deal to supply Mali with cheaper diesel

Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali, after the two countries signed a partnership on Tuesday.
👁 48
18 Apr 2024

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo over 10 million dollars in back wages

The 9.8 million euros ($10.5 million) that Juventus was ordered to pay Ronaldo is half the amount that the five-time Ballon dOr winner had been seeking from the Turin club in back wages.
👁 49
18 Apr 2024

China writes off unspecified amount of Zimbabwe interest-free loan

Chinese gesture comes as Zimbabwe drowns in debt and faces a devastating drought.
👁 85
18 Apr 2024

South Africa inflation eases in March

South Africa's economy, already weakened by the pandemic, has suffered multiple crises ranging from large scale power and water cuts, floods and widespread infrastructure failures
👁 41
18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich through to the UCL semi-finals

Victory for Madrid saw the Spanish giant advance to the semifinals for the fourth year in row denying City the chance to emulate that feat.
👁 48
18 Apr 2024