By Rédaction Africanews More than 108,000 evacuations have been recorded by Morocco’s Interior Ministry since heavy rains caused water levels to rise in Ksar El Kebir province last Friday. Local authorities, who are continuing emergency operations, have urged residents in flood‑prone areas of the northwestern plains to leave immediately. Flood risks are increasing due to heavy rainfall, swollen rivers and additional water being released from full dams. The number of people evacuated by the authorities has reached 108,432, according to the Interior Ministry. Helicopters have been deployed for rescue operations as rising waters flood fields and villages in the northwest.…
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Videos of his relaxed jog quickly spread online, mixing jokes and cheers. Dressed in the official white kit, the rapper emerged from the crowd and carried the flame from Via Pegoraro to Piazza Libertà, waving at students and breaking into a few dance steps. Snoop, already a familiar olympic face from Paris 2024, is back as part of NBC’s Olympic team ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. Named the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s first honorary coach for 2026, Snoop Dogg met athletes including figure skater Ilia Malinin, who landed a backflip in front of him, before taking up the torch…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Niger’s military-led authorities said on Wednesday that they will take French uranium giant Orano to court, accusing the company of creating an “ecological disaster” in the country. It claims the firm is storing 400 barrels of radioactive material at a site near Arlit in northern Niger, where Orano previously operated uranium mines. Justice Minister Alio Daouda said this has endangered local communities and amounts to environmental damage and large-scale harm to public health. He said Niger will take its case to national and foreign courts in order to obtain a conviction and reparations for the…
By Nathalie Wakam At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Botswana’s president urged young Africans to remain on the continent and turn their ideas into economic success, while calling for more transparent and accountable governance to ensure that growth benefits all. According to Botswana’s Ministry for the State President, Hon. Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, the government has launched a forensic audit in response to serious corruption allegations. “When we got in, we set up a forensic audit, basically because we had had incidents where there were serious allegations of corruption,” he said. “But it’s not just about conducting an audit; it’s…
By Africanews with AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new partnership deals and signalling a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan and Gaza. Relations between Cairo and Ankara have thawed after nearly a decade of estrangement that followed Sisi’s removal of the Muslim Brotherhood-aligned president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Erdogan had vowed never to speak to Sisi, but since 2023 the two leaders have met a handful of times, exchanged visits, normalised ties and signed more than a dozen cooperation agreements, including on defence.…
Officials said at least one person was injured overnight after drones hit several districts. The State Emergency Service reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and cars. Video shared online showed firefighters tackling a blaze in heavy snow. The attacks come as many neighbourhoods already deal with power cuts and heating problems. Crews worked through the morning to clear debris and restore basic services. Authorities urged residents to stay alert, while air defence remained active. For many in Kyiv, winter now means juggling daily life with outages, repairs and the steady risk of further strikes.
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Education has emerged as the primary driver of Africa’s transformation, according to discussions held at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The issue has taken on new urgency as demographic projections show that by 2050, nearly half of Africa’s population will be under the age of 25, placing unprecedented pressure on education systems across the continent. Laura Frigenti, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education, emphasized that while education requires significant investment, its impact is long-term and often slow to materialize. “Education is a very expensive sector, and its a sector that gives benefits in…
The IOC hosted a fashion showcase at Clubhouse26 in Milan, where Olympians walked a runway wearing team kits, opening ceremony looks and a new Olympic outerwear collection. Italian style was front and centre, with Salomon also presenting uniforms for volunteers and staff, designed for both city streets and mountain venues. Team USA revealed classic Ralph Lauren coats in navy and scarlet, while technical fabrics met clean lines across collections from 90 national teams. With nearly 2,900 athletes expected, the event offered a first glimpse of how performance wear and tradition will meet when the Games open on 6 February.
Dozens of people have been killed in a ferocious shooting attack on two villages in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, according to authorities and rights groups. The attackers also set fire to shops and homes, along with the residence of the traditional leader, forcing the residents of Nuku and Woro to flee, local lawmaker Saidu Baba Ahmed told BBC Hausa. Officials have blamed jihadist groups and deployed an army battalion to Kwara’s Kaiama constituency. Tuesday’s attack, one of several across Nigeria in the last few days, comes as the country’s defence minister confirmed to the BBC that a small team…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Iran and the US are set to return to the negotiating table for Nuclear talks on Friday. The White House has since confirmed the discussions, easing uncertainty that had surrounded the talks. Regional powers including Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have been pushing Washington to keep diplomacy alive, warning against another war in the Middle East. But the negotiations face major hurdles. Iran has ruled out any talks on its ballistic missile program or military capabilities, rejecting US demands to limit missile range to under 500 kilometers, a move that would prevent Iran…