The Professional Fighters League (PFL) () made its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena, where a packed South African crowd was treated to a full night of MMA action and statement performances across the card. In the bantamweight main event, Pretoria…
By Rédaction Africanews Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria’s northeastern Yobe state as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, local residents and Amnesty International said on Sunday. The airstrikes occurred on Saturday, and the death tolls differed according…
Africa’s Eden has concluded another highly successful trade show, bringing together 50 buyers and 48 exhibiting companies in what organisers described as one of the strongest editions to date. The event’s unique format, an intimate trade show exclusively connecting African-domiciled…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership. South Africa’s second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance, has…
By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support. Speaking at a regional conference, Foreign Minister…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 30 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said, revising an earlier, higher number of fatalities. Municipal authorities in…
Pope Leo XIV wants to “turn the world’s attention to Africa”, according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which…
Montage Africa Mines and Solid Minerals Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its growth trajectory with the award of an official Exploration Licence by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), under the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The licence, granted…
The traditional institution of kingship among the Igbo is both deeply rooted in history and uniquely dynamic. In Awka—the capital of Anambra State—this tradition finds expression in the revered title of Eze Uzu, a cultural symbol that blends heritage, craftsmanship,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Djibouti’s leader Ismail Omar Guelleh held his final campaign rally on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s presidential election. Facing a divided and largely silenced opposition, Guelleh is expected to extend his 27-year rule of the strategically…
