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Raft of demands handed over Hundreds of learners marched under the banner of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) to the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria. Learners, still dressed in their school’s uniforms, arrived from around Gauteng and the North West. During the march, some held up posters calling for the resignation of

rum queen Bianca Monteiro, from the Portela samba school, performs during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 09/03 – 13:01 Rio Carnival The six top-scoring samba schools from Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade

Nairobi — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the agreement between him and President William Ruto is ‘truly national and inclusive’ pledging an end to the grandstanding to spur growth. Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Center after the signing, Odinga stated that the agreement is meant to bring together voices from both political parties

Rebel leader of group of Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) including M23, Corneille Nangaa, addresses a news conference in Goma, DR Congo, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 21 hours ago M23 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three

When Apat was a child and just beginning to study at a school outside the refugee camp where she was born and raised, a woman raised her voice one day to tell her to leave, to go back to her country, that she didn’t belong there. Apat, afraid and in pain, shook and cried in

A tapestry is prepared for a mass celebrated by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at The Vatican, Sunday, March 9, 202   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10 hours ago Pope Francis Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive

guest column By Monicah Otieno, PhD. Nairobi — In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen people get sick, health workers attempt to locate and test everyone with a

Football legend Samuel Eto’o has won a major legal victory, overturning a ban that blocked his bid for a position on Africa’s football governing body, CAF. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in Eto’o’s favour after he appealed CAF’s decision to exclude him from its executive committee. The 43 year old has been president

Washington, DC — Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, reintroduced comprehensive legislation to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Additionally, Ranking Member Meeks announced he will continue to hold all major U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

I’m Worth Defending officer Amelia Awuor, left, demonstrates self-defense techniques at Enkakenya Centre for Excellence in Narok County, Kenya, on Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nich   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo/Nicholas Komu Last updated: 14 hours ago excision “No, no no!” girls shout as they strike a cushion. They are practicing fighting techniques. And no

Monrovia — The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered a temporary suspension of proceedings in the high-profile corruption case involving former senior government officials. The court’s directive, issued by Justice in Chambers Ceaineh D. Clinton-Johnson Friday, halts all further action in the trial until a review is conducted on March 10, when a conference will

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday suspended a female senator after she accused its presiding officer of sexual assault. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will be barred from her office and have her allowances and security withdrawn for six months, according to a recommendation by the Senate’s ethics committee. The accusation made last week by Akpoti-Uduaghan, one of

Mogadishu — Ethiopian warplanes launched precision airstrikes on Friday against Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur said, marking a fresh offensive in the battle against the Al-Qaeda-linked militants. The bombardment, involving missile strikes, targeted key positions held by the group in the volatile region, located north of the

The United States state department has ordered an immediate end to all federal funding to South Africa. This follows an executive order signed last month by US President Donald Trump who has repeated his false claim that the South African government is confiscating land owned by white farmers. Trump, writing on his Truth Social post

The second reading of the Constitution (Promulgation) Bill, 2024, originally scheduled for later this month, has been postponed until June, the National Assembly announced Friday. In a statement, the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly said the delay followed a request from Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow, who asked lawmakers to push the

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, talks with (GCC) Summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.   –   Copyright © africanews Untitled/AP Last updated: 6 hours ago Saudi Arabia On Thursday, foreign ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states gathered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to address the current situations

During the Senate’s tour of 15 districts, including 11 along the international borders, Sen. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu was shocked when he detected a Genocide ideology case involving a 12-year-old pupil who claimed that he could identify Hutu and Tutsi colleagues by merely looking at their palms. ALSO READ: Belgian lawyer on why genocide ideology doesn’t

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Rwanda is making significant strides in the field of emerging technologies, with an ambitious plan to develop 50 artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various sectors in four years. This initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to leverage AI for innovation, enhance public services, and drive economic growth, according to David Byabagamba, a planning

Zimbabwe’s Amon Murwira, left, and Russian Sergey Lavrov pose for a photo after signing ceremony following their talks in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 6, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Pavel Bednyakov/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 12 hours ago Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, has arrived

*Five others on the run Two Pakistani nationals, Roman Gull, 28, and Aftab Ahmad, 19, have been arrested for allegedly masterminding the kidnapping of a 48-year-old Pakistani man in the Ikeja area of Lagos. According to spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects, along with five others, lured the victim

The United Nations is calling for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after it uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed recently by armed groups. In a report, the Human Rights Office and the UN mission in the country, MINUSCA, said this was fundamental to ensuring such violations never happen again. It

The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025. This landmark decision

The cast members perform during a rehearsal of a theatre play called “The Cry of Winnie Mandela” at Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Africanews Last updated: 19 hours ago Winnie Madikizela Mandela A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight

The Northern Red Sea (NRS) region of Eritrea, the country’s second-longest region, offers a captivating blend of land and maritime tourism. Spanning approximately 33,861 square kilometers with a 725-kilometer coastline, the region boasts nine harbors and a significant port, solidifying its status as a vital maritime hub. Beyond the mainland, over 300 islands dot the

Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, of Sudan, speaks during a news conference at the Sudan Mission to the United Nations Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press Last updated: 2 hours ago Sudan Amid the civil war, the foreign ministry associated with the Sudanese army has proposed a

By Lincoln G. Peters Authorities at the Liberian National Police say, they have rescheduled the appearance of embattled House Speaker Fonati Koffa before its investigation panel. The Embattled Speaker was scheduled to appear on Monday, March 3, as part of several lawmakers being investigated in connection to the December 18, 2024, fire outbreak at the

*As the world marks International Women’s Day under the theme “Inspire Inclusion”, Nigerian model and pageant queen Chidimma Adetshina is using her story to encourage resilience and unity.* Adetshina, who initially set her sights on the runway rather than pageantry, recalls the moment that changed her path. Inspired by former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in

guest column By Mr. Philippe WANG, President of Digital Power, Huawei Northern Africa (North, West & Central Africa) 600 million. This is the alarming number of Africans who still live without access to electricity. This figure h ighlights the scale of the continent’s energy challenge. However, with an estimated growth rate of 3.7% in 2024

Delegates sing during a planned signing ceremony of the Sudan Founding Charter aimed at establishing a unity government between political leaders, armed groups and RSF.   –   Copyright © africanews Andrew Kasuku/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 7 hours ago Sudan After two years of war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Brig-Gen. Nafiu is set to replace Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023, following the dismissal of Brigadier General Mohammed Fadah over alleged incompetence and poor

A rare painting by the elusive British street artist, Banksy, with a sharp environmental message is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London. Crude Oil (Vettriano), a reworking of Scottish artist Jack Vettriano’s 1992 painting, The Singing Butler, is expected to fetch up to $6 million at the auction later this week.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday received the President of Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio in Ibadan, Oyo State. Bio was received by Governor Makinde at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan around 4pm on Monday. The Sierra Leonean leader was earlier on Monday received at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa by the

After a pause of almost 17 years, Libya is preparing to host a bidding round for oil exploration. The announcement was made in a televised address on Monday by the acting Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleman. As Africa’s second-largest oil producer, Libya is a significant player in the global oil market

Nigeria’s dependence on foreign aid created room for USAID — an organisation responsible for disbursing most US international aid – and left a huge gap in its absence. Donald Trump’s re-election generated uncertainty in many parts of the world. His return to the White House, many feared, would lead to drastic shifts in global policies

A four-year-old child became the second person to die of Ebola in Uganda since the outbreak was announced in late January, the World Health Organization said on Saturday. On Tuesday, Ugandan health officials confirmed that the country had recorded 10 infections with the Sudan strain of the virus. The death of the child is seen as a

Nairobi — The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed receiving 14 captured fighters suspected to be members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) from the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23). FDLR is a UN-sanctioned rebel group formed by remnants of the former Rwandan army and Interahamwe militia, accused of committing

Egypt’s top diplomat says his country’s plan to rebuild Gaza after 16 months of war is practical and can be achieved without forcing people to leave. Badr Abdelatty was speaking after meeting with the Palestinian prime minister days ahead of an Arab summit in Cairo to announce the Egyptian plan. The Israeli military campaign in

New York — To enforce the arms embargo on Somalia, the Security Council decided today to reauthorize maritime interdiction of illicit weapons imports and charcoal exports, reiterating its determination that Al-Shabaab’s attempts to undermine peace and security in the region — including through acts of terrorism — constitute a threat to international peace and security.

The run-up to Ramadan is traditionally a time for people in Tunisia to get their copper kitchen utensils polished. While it’s a month of fasting and prayer for Muslims worldwide, it also sees families gathering before dawn and after dusk to eat together. It is a busy period for artisans in Kairouan, a city known

By Claudius T. Greene, Jr. The Ministry of Justice has come under scrutiny for shifting blame over the controversial release of the son Nimba County Representative Musa Bility, who was recently charged with multiple non-bailable offenses. In a press statement signed by Jutonu Y. Kollie, Director of Press and Public Affairs, the Ministry displayed a

The Sudanese military is intensifying its efforts to reclaim the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but the battle is coming at a devastating cost, particularly for the country’s children. As fighting rages on, young lives are being torn apart by violence, hunger, and injury. In the hospital in Omdurman, a heart

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana takes center stage this afternoon as he delivers the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament, Cape Town – a moment that will outline South Africa’s economic trajectory for the year ahead. With the nation watching, Godongwana will unveil the government’s financial game plan, outlining how resources will be allocated to drive

Inside the cavernous production plant in north-eastern Spain, among millions of legs of Spanish hams travelling down spinning hooks and conveyer belts, people from 62 different nationalities work side by side to keep the BonÀrea food company humming. Mainly from Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Morocco and Senegal. BonÀrea is extra reliant on foreign labour with 40%

Reducing red tape for business and tackling the funding gap for higher education are among the items on the wishlist of ordinary South Africans ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech, this afternoon. Michael Mokwena, a small business owner in Garankuwa, north of Pretoria, told SAnews he hopes the government will make it

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeated demands for security guarantees just hours after a public spat with his US counterpart Donald Trump. “You know, just a ceasefire without security guarantees, this so sensitive for our people. I’m speaking like a president of a people who are in this struggle three years and they just want to

Nairobi Kenya — The Nairobi County government has issued a seven-day notice for the collection of 236 unclaimed bodies, warning that they will be disposed of if not claimed. In a public notice, the county urged families to visit the designated facilities to identify and collect the bodies before the deadline expires. According to the

Rios’s carnival kicked off on February 28th   –   Copyright © africanews Fotoarena/Sipa USA Last updated: 19 hours ago Brazil In Rio’s iconic Sambadrome, musicians and dancers are hard at work, gearing up for the carnival. Every year, an increasing number of groups featuring professional dancers flock to the city.  Among them is Raphaëlle Charron, who

Sonke is saddened by the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering imam to have openly identified as gay. Hendricks was murdered in the Eastern Cape Province last weekend. The imam ran a mosque established as a sanctuary for queer and other marginalized Muslims. His assassination is not only a direct human rights violation, but a

People displaced by the fighting between M23 rebels and government soldiers leave their camp at the instruction by M23 rebels in Goma, DDRC, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 8 hours ago DR Congo Humanitarian agencies are seeking $2.54 billion to provide vital

17 out of 21 countries in the region are experiencing one or more disease outbreaks  Public health emergencies, including outbreaks of cholera, mpox and, more recently, viral haemorrhagic fevers, are posing significant threats to the safety and wellbeing of millions of children in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF said today. The high number of health

Massive aid cuts announced by Washington have prompted panic in African capitals, but also questions on whether foreign aid has transformed low-income countries in any meaningful ways economically. In Africa, criticism of aid being more about donor interest  and less about delivering value for the recipient is as old as aid itself. Yet countries still

Monrovia — The organizers and participants of the global conference on nutrition in Paris, Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025, have called on governments and other stakeholders worldwide to integrate nutrition across various sectors to address deficits in nutrition targets. During an online webinar to prepare for the international event which takes place every four years, participants

Elon Musk on a see-saw with German far-right Alice Weidel at this year’s satirical carnival floats for the Rose Monday Parade in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Martin Meissner/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 8 hours ago Germany Germany’s Carnival festivities have begun, drawing enthusiastic crowds to

Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister for Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has vowed to strengthen cross-border communication between the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau as he welcomed Bissau Communications minister to The Gambia. Guinea-Bissau Social Communications Minister Florentino Fernando Dia, was on a working visit to partake in The Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations. On Monday, the

UNMISS head Nicholas Haysom, 2019   –   Copyright © africanews Massoud Hossaini/Copyright 2019 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 26/02 – 12:19 South Sudan International delegates at a three-day forum in South Sudan have warned that time is running out to organise credible elections in the country. Formed in 2020, the Revitalised Transitional Government of

The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow Government’s governance of The Gambia. Mr. Boutanos’ arrest, reportedly stemming from a social media video in which he criticized the government, is a blatant violation of his constitutional

Israeli hostages, from left to right, Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem and Omer Wenkert, are told to show Hamas issued certificates by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red   –   Copyright © africanews Mohamamd Abu Samra/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 18 hours ago Gaza City Israeli and Hamas officials announced

The European Union (EU) under its new “Migration and Asylum Pact” is currently pushing for urgent changes in order to expedite the deportation of failed Gambian asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants presently living within the block. The new pact expected to be officially presented by the European Commission early this year would also determine

The United States and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a major minerals deal that Kyiv hopes will improve its relations with President Donald Trump’s administration. Ukraine said it was ready to sign the agreement on jointly developing it mineral resources — after the US dropped its demand for a right to $500 billion

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has thrown its weight behind the proposal to criminalize cohabitation, a move that, if adopted by Parliament, could see couples in such arrangements face a three-year jail term or a fine of shs 10 million. The proposal is embedded in the Marriage Bill 2024, which was tabled by Sarah

UN troops deploy outside Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, as M23 rebels are reported to close in on the town.   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 18 hours ago South Africa A group of critically injured South African peacekeepers who were hurt

A stray elephant from Queen Elizabeth National Park has trampled and killed a 45 year old farmer in Kanungu district’s Kihihi sub county. In the incident which happened on Wednesday, Albert Nagaba, a father of two who had gone to tend to his tomato garden. However, on that fateful morning of February 19, 2025, the

Haitian police officers on Monday called for better protection after a Kenyan officer in a U.N.-backed mission was killed by gunmen. Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste urged the government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, controlling 85% of the capital, continue expanding their territory. Speaking outside the prime minister’s office, he warned

President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the inauguration of the country’s first high voltage flagship energy infrastructure project at a colourful ceremony held at Salaji. The event formed part of activities marking The Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee anniversary. The project, undertaken by the National Water and Electricity Company under the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

M23 rebels enter the centre of east Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, and take control of the South Kivu province administrative office, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Janvier Barhahiga/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo More than 7,000 people have died this year as

The Liberian Senate says it is reviewing call to audit all USAID-funded programs in the country. – The Plenary of the Liberian Senate mandates its Committee on Public Accounts and Audit to do a comprehensive analysis of a request for the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to audit all public institutions that received funding from USAID.

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Ayman Aref/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 12 hours ago Egypt Egypt’s Suez Canal is regaining traffic as 47 ships have rerouted from the Cape of Good Hope to the canal since early February. Suez Canal Authority chairman Osama Rabei confirmed the shift, stating that

Black History Month, being observed this February in the United States and many other countries around the world, including Nigeria, affords one the appropriate opportunity to share some thoughts on the rather consequential subject of systemic racism – racism of the kind that is not ad hoc, but seems built into the system itself. The

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty attends his meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Bilal Hussein/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 2 hours ago Egypt Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef El-Sherif in

The financial sanctions are expected to cripple the operations of the M23 with the US claiming the war in DR Congo was curtailing its investments in Rwanda, far cry from its recent foreign policy stance The United States has imposed sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston

South Africa’s power utility Eskom has announced controlled outages, cutting 3,000 megawatts of electricity from the grid due to what it called a ‘temporary setback.’ The measure, known as load shedding, follows similar cuts in January after nearly 10 months of uninterrupted power. Eskom said it would provide an update on Sunday but didn’t specify

Today I am heading to Kigali, Rwanda where more than 400 leading global academics, policy makers and health care experts will gather at the Pan-African Surgical Conference to address a major global health problem: bringing access to comprehensive surgical care closer to patients’ homes. This important gathering has me reflecting on a trip I took

Israeli hostage Omer Shem, centre, waves as he shows, after being instructed by militants, a Hamas issued certificate in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 8 hours ago Israel Hamas war Sherine al- Hamamreh , sister of prisoner Izz al- Deen al- Hamamreh left her

The High Court in Kampala is set to deliver its ruling on Molly Katanga’s bail application today Friday, February 21, 2025. Molly, through her legal team from Kampala Associated Advocates and Tumusiime, Kabega & Company Advocates led by Peter Kabatsi, on February 14, 2025, presented the bail application before Justice Rosette Comfort Kania of the

M23 rebels patrol the centre of east Congo’s second-largest city Bukavu, in South Kivu, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 22/02 – 09:29 Democratic Republic Of Congo United Nations special envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, called for an immediate cease fire and an end to hostilities “without conditions” by

The Steering Committee of the Board of Governors on the Election of the President of the African Development Bank met on 11 and 12 February 2025 at the Bank Group’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Steering Committee, after examining the candidatures cleared the following list of candidates for the office of the President of

Rwanda’s government on Friday asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in an armed conflict that now threatens the Congolese government. Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and

The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) today. The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter of Intent was signed

It might look like an outpost but here in Ouirgane village we can see the beginnings of a return to earthen architecture. At the moment there are just a few completed houses, but the complex being built here is more ambitious. Khalil Morad El Ghilali is aiming to construct 200 houses, each between 75 and

Asmara, 21 February 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Eritrea, conducted a training program aimed at strengthening the National Food Safety Control System. The training took place from 17 to 20 February at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers premises and was attended by

People fleeing the advances of the M23 rebels arrive by boat in Goma, DRC, January 22, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 13 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo A boat carrying people fleeing the ongoing rebel advance in eastern Congo has capsized, killing 22 people

MEDICAL doctors’ consultation rooms are supposed to be safe spaces for their patients, where the sterile walls and medical charts symbolise professionalism. However, this has not been the case for the embattled Dr Hlalele Mofubelu of Naledi Family Clinic, who has allegedly been sexually harassing his patients. Some of his victims have come forward to

Burkina Faso coup leader Captain Ibrahim Traore   –   Copyright © africanews Kilaye Bationo/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 2 hours ago Burkina Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is focusing on economic autonomy to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.  This strategy

Washington, DC — Specially Designated Nationals List Update The following individuals has been added to OFAC’s SDN List: KABAREBE, James, Rwanda; DOB 23 Dec 1959; POB Rwanda; alt. POB Uganda; nationality Rwanda; Gender Male; Passport PD101127 (Rwanda) expires 01 Jul 2027; alt. Passport PD101374 (Rwanda) expires 14 Nov 2028; alt. Passport RW01119 (Rwanda) (individual) [DRCONGO].

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day gathering of the Group of 20 nations, where leading European diplomats are anticipated to reaffirm their backing for Ukraine, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notably chose to skip the event. Lavrov’s visit to Johannesburg coincides with a significant bilateral

The United States is sanctioning today two individuals and two entities linked to violence and human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  This action includes designation of Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe and the M23 and the Congo River Alliance spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, alongside two of

Ivory Coast officially took control of Port-Bouët, the last remaining French military base in the country on Thursday. Paris officially handed the camp over in a ceremony that included a changing of the guard to mark the transfer of security responsibilities to the Ivorian army. France has been present in Ivory Coast for decades, but

In an unprecedented move, the 2025 Budget Speech for South Africa was rescheduled for March 12, after initially being postponed due to disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Several parties within the GNU disagreed with the budget proposals. It is the first time in 30 years of democracy that the Budget speech was

Kenyan Supreme Court judges, from left to right, Njoki Ndung’u, Jackton Ojwang, Deputy Chief Justice Philomela Mwilu,   –   Copyright © africanews Sayyid Abdul Azim/Copyright 2017 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22 hours ago Kenya A Kenyan lawmaker has been charged with forging academic certificates, the country’s public prosecutor announced on Wednesday. George Koimburi

Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s First Lady, has extended an invitation to Sustjie Mbumba, the wife of Namibia’s outgoing Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, to attend the Global Soft Power Summit 2025. This event is scheduled for February 19–20 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. While the summit ostensibly aims to discuss strategies for enhancing

As South Africa prepares to host foreign ministers from the G20 countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will said he would not be attending. Relations between Pretoria and Washington have been strained under President Donald Trump’s new administration. Rubio criticised the country’s policies as “anti-American”. It is the first meeting of foreign ministers from

The Supreme Court is expected today to make a determination whether, to give President Joseph Boakai’s wish of guaranteeing that his Executive Order #126 establishing the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force is legitimate. The President, in early 2024, issued an Executive Order, purposely to identify and recover corruptly acquired looted public resources by

M23 rebels guard outside the South Kivu province administrative office, at the centre of east Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 18/02 – 16:37 M23 The United Nations Rights Office is accusing the M23 rebels of summarily executing children in Bukavu. Speaking to journalists in

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — In a dramatic and unprecedented scene, officers of the Liberia National Police, acting on the orders of Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon, the Majority Bloc-declared Speaker, used a drill to forcefully open the vehicle of Rep. Yekeh Kolubah. The incident occurred after Rep. Kolubah parked his vehicle in the officially

ope Francis autographs a bottle of bourbon held by Kentucky Catholic priest Rev. Jim Sichko at the Vatican on May 1, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Divisione Produzione Fotografica/Vatican Media Last updated: 15 hours ago Pope Francis A doctor who has spent decades treating respiratory infections in the elderly believes the Pope’s health situation is

Kampala — President Yoweri Museveni has said he wants a quick trial for Besigye “so that facts come out.” LETTER IN FULL Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. I have seen the concern by some Ugandans regarding the remanding of Dr. Besigye for the very serious offences he is alleged to have been planning. If you

Palestinians assert that the Gaza Strip is unlivable after 500 days of relentless war between Israel and Hamas. “Gaza is in ruins,” stated Mohammed Barash, as he sat in front of his devastated home in Bureij. “Everything is destroyed—total devastation, with no resources left.” Monday marked the 500th day of the ongoing conflict, which began

Mr Kanu is being prosecuted for terrorism by the Nigerian government at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed that he will never stand trial again before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mr Kanu, who faces terrorism charges at

Pope Francis delivers his speech during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 20 hours ago Pope Francis Pope Francis is currently reported to be in critical condition, with the Vatican revealing that his respiratory tract infection has resulted

Roughly 60 000 South Africans die in a year from diseases that are not caused by an infection such as tuberculosis (TB) or HIV — before they turn 70. About a fifth of these deaths are from diabetes, which is now the country’s leading cause of death, killing about 1.5 times more people than TB.

Fans of Colombian pop star Shakira leave the National Stadium upon learning she canceled her concert after being hospitalized, in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Martin Mejia/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 9 hours ago Peru The Colombian icon Shakira was reported to have left a Lima

POLICE have released names of 21 victims who perished in a fatal accident involving an Urban Connect bus and an Auro Transport Haulage truck near Lutumba Tollgate, along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road, on February 13. The accident claimed 24 lives on the spot, while another victim died later in hospital, bringing the total death toll to

A crowd of civilians celebrated the arrival of M23 rebels in Bukavu’s city centre with chants and cheers. It is the second regional capital city in the Democratic Republic of Congo that the rebels have taken since early January, when they launched a lightning-speed offensive on Goma in neighbouring North Kivu. M23 marched south into

The leaders of Africa Union countries on Saturday chose a new chief for the branch that runs the organization’s daily operations, as conflicts persist in two of the largest three countries on the continent. At their annual summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the organization’s members elected Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the next

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Trophy is on display Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)   –   Copyright © africanews Pamela Smith/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 16 hours ago Egypt The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made another stop on its tour around the globe ahead

Investigators from the Department of Home Affairs, assisted by the South African Police Service (SAPS), this morning detained Ms Anabela Rungo, the mother of Ms Chidimma Adetshina, at a property in Cape Town. The Department withdrew Ms Rungo’s South African documentation in September 2024 after finding that it had been fraudulently obtained, rendering her ineligible

Dozens of people, most of them women, have died after an illegal gold mine collapsed in the west of the Mali on Saturday. Officials said the victims had climbed into the open-pit left by industrial miners in the hope of finding small pieces of gold. Rescue operations continued well into the evening at Bilali Koto

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said that the North-East suffers extreme poverty even as he hailed North-East Development Commission (NEDC) for investing in education to wriggle the region from poverty. He also has said that posterity will judge the NEDC fairly for going beyond infrastructure development to investing in education and green technology

White South Africans demonstrate in support of U.S. President Donald Trump in front of the U.S. embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 19 hours ago South Africa On Saturday, a group of white South Africans gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, showing support

The South African government has congratulated Lerato Mataboge on her historic election as Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union (AU). Mataboge, who is currently the Deputy Director-General at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), has an impressive track record. She is the founder and former leader of Trade Invest

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at United Nations headquarter   –   Copyright © africanews Mary Altaffer/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 7 hours ago African Union Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has won the race to become the

The study found that online radio platforms are underutilised, partly due to weak signals in rural areas such as Jita Dutse in the Tudun Wada Local Government Area. More than 51 per cent of Kano residents rely on radio as their primary source of information, a study has revealed. The Sahel Centre for Information, Media

M23 rebels escort Romanian mercenaries to the border crossing into Rwanda in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Africanews Last updated: 20 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of Kavumu airport, a strategic hub serving Bukavu, the second-largest city

In his post, Mr Gambaryan provided details of the bribe demand, including the date it occurred and the conditions under which it was demanded. Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crime of crypto firm Binance, who was detained in Nigeria for several months, has named three Nigerian lawmakers who he claimed demanded a $150 million

FILE – PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi speaks during a press conference at the new Paris-Saint-Germain training ground Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Poissy, west of Paris.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10 hours ago footballer Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has been hit with preliminary charges from a probe into alleged corruption

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that SPDC Joint Venture commenced the Gbaran Ubie Biodiversity Action Plan in 2016. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC Joint Venture) and the Bayelsa State Government say they are joining forces to conserve the biodiversity of Taylor Creek Forest Reserve in Yenagoa Local Government Area of

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024..   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Liberia Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended over 450 senior government officials, including ministers, due to their failure to declare assets to the anti-corruption agency. These

He was alleged to have killed his wife, Chinyere, who had just returned from Scotland, and her brother, Ifeanyi Edeziem, by setting them ablaze. The Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square has set 27 February for judgment in the case against a man who fatally burnt his wife and brother-in-law. Benjamin Ogudoro, is

People who were displaced by the fighting between M23 rebels and government soldiers prepare to leave their camp following an instruction by M23 rebels in Goma   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. Last updated: 13 hours ago Democratic Republic of Congo The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that

The lawmakers noted that the North-east remains the only zone not connected to the superhighway project under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Senate on Thursday asked the federal government to include North-eastern states in the newly approved superhighway project. The upper chamber also urged the government to approve the rehabilitation of all dilapidated roads nationwide.

African heads of state attend the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), February 17, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 2 hours ago African Union African leaders meeting at the African Union (AU) summit in Ethiopia are renewing calls for

Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July, Yusuf Murangwa, the Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, said on Tuesday, February 11 a day after the government approved new tax reforms. The levy, designed to support the collection and recycling of imported plastics, is equivalent

Last updated: 17 hours ago On Tuesday, the Kilauea volcano erupted once again, putting on a breathtaking show on Hawaii Island, also known as Big Island. Intermittently erupting since 23 December, this volcano is one of the most active in the world. It released molten rock in the Halemaumau crater at 10:16 am, while half

Guinea’s military junta is dragging its feet on the transition to democracy. In charge since September 2021, the military has repeatedly delayed plans to hand over power. Now it’s missed yet another deadline. A process leading to elections in early 2025 was supposed to begin on New Year’s Day. But the day came and went

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yousuf Al-Sharif shake hands in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 6 hours ago Sudan The Sudanese Foreign Minister, on a visit to Moscow on Wednesday, said he “is grateful” to Russia for its support in

Countries are often added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks. Some African countries, such as Ghana and Uganda, have successfully exited the grey list by addressing AML/CFT deficiencies When countries are added to the FATF grey list, they are

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during the last parliament session ahead of national’s elections, at the Bundestag parliament in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Ebrahim Noroozi/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 22 hours ago Germany In a speech to the German parliament in Berlin, Olaf Scholz vowed

With just two TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations titles to its name, the Southern African region’s continental ambitions will be at an all-time high when the much-anticipated continental showpiece takes centre stage in Morocco in a few months’ time. For the first time in the history of the competition, the Southern African region (COSAFA)

Women and girls in the Central African Republic, including an estimated 73,000 pregnant women, face significant challenges in accessing reproductive health care and gender-based violence (GBV) services, as insecurity heightens their protection risks. Managed by UNFPA’s implementing partner, a health referral centre located in Bimbo provides essential maternal healthcare services to women in need. These

The government has urged healthcare workers affected by the recent suspension of US-funded programs to continue working as volunteers “in the spirit of patriotism” as it engages Washington to resolve the crisis. In a letter dated January 30, Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine directed all staff supported by the US Centers for Disease

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, left, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio walk together at the State Department, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington.   –   Copyright © africanews Mark Schiefelbein/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 10/02 – 18:51 Egypt Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday, being greeted by

Sources said the terrorists fled under fire from Nigerian soldiers, who responded swiftly to the attack. Suspected local bandits have killed one person and kidnapped nine others in an attack on Palaita, a village near a military base in Erena, a garrison town hosting hundreds of displaced persons in Shiroro LGA, Niger State. The terrorists

The AI summit in Paris emphasizes the importance of developing safe artificial intelligence and highlights the potential risks associated with it. It also addresses the significance of software designed to combat serious issues like hate speech and child sexual abuse, advocating for a collective repository of software and data to address human challenges and enhance

Clarence Peters, a renowned video director, is the son of veteran musician Shina Peters and actress Clarion Chukwura. Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has opened up about his relationship with his father, renowned Juju musician Shina Peters. Clarence Peters, a renowned video director, is the son of veteran musician Shina Peters and actress Clarion

File – Houthi rebel fighters march during a rally of support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and against the U.S. strikes on Yemen outside Sanaa on Jan. 22, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 2 hours ago Gaza City The United Nations announced on Monday

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration including undocumented immigrants and the so-called birthright citizenship, dozens of Gambians are currently appealing for urgent assistance to prevent possible expulsion. Currently facing imminent and genuine threats made by the U.S. President, affected Gambians told The Point that they are “worried and anxious”

SOUNDBITE (Shona) Susan Gomo, Harare resident “I weighed 86 kilograms and struggled to stand up or breathe even to walk in my house, but ever since I started exercising my body feels lighter and I can walk long distances. Now I’m down to 76 kilograms and I feel good.” SOUNDBITE (English) Dr Johannes Marisa, public

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with The Gambia Press Union and with support from the European Union, is building the capacity of the Gambia Media Council (GMC) and Gambia Press Union (GPU) on Media Monitoring of Ethical Violations and the Development of a Guide on Media Monitoring of

Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert according to officials. It’s the latest tragedy involving people seeking to reach Europe through the North African country. 19 bodies were found Friday in a farm in the city of Kufra. Authorities posted images on its Facebook page

Monrovia — The escalating violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has affected testing for the infectious mpox virus disease, which has afflicted thousands in the country and the wider region. Speaking at  the weekly press briefing of the Africa Centers for Disease Control, the center’s Deputy Incident Manager in the DRC

Thouria Moullablad’s family frowned when she first told them she planned to make a living as a cheikha, singing about love, pain, and societal change to the melodies of her ancestors. Women like her are the stewards of one of Morocco’s most cherished oral traditions: a form of folk singing known as aita, which means

Washington, DC — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1.  Purpose.  In shocking disregard of its citizens’ rights, the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) recently enacted Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 (Act), to

Goma mourns former boxing champion   –   Copyright © africanews @africanews Last updated: 16 hours ago DRC Crisis In Goma, grief is mingled with anger as the community mourns the tragic death of Kibomango, a former boxing champion and one of the 3,000 victims claimed by the M23 rebels. The memory of his untimely passing remains

press release By Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola The government of South Africa has taken note of the latest executive order issued by President Trump. It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognize South Africa’s profound and painful history of colonialism

U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid to the country over what he called a human rights violation against a white minority group. Many in Johannesburg said on Saturday they disagreed with Trump’s move. “There’s no such thing that I’ve read

Mr. President, Since the resurgence of the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group at the end of 2021, hundreds of thousands of Congolese have fled the conflict in the east of the country, in the face of brutal abuses committed by all parties. More than half a million people had taken refuge near Goma, where many camps

French General Henri Poncet, centre, then commander of France’s peackeeping forces in the Ivory Coast, arriving with troops at the airport in Abidjan. 17 Nov. 2004,   –   Copyright © africanews Leo Correa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Ivory Coast On December 31, during his address to the nation, Alassane Ouattara, the Ivorian president, announced

Asmara — The International Day for ‘No to Females Genital Mutilation (FGM)’ has been commemorated at the Central Region level in Pardizo sub-zone under the theme “Let’s Eradicate FGM with Our Coordinated Effort.” Ms. Sitom Seid-Omar, administrator of the sub-zone, highlighted that the day serves as a reminder to renew the commitment to eradicating all

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday (07 Feb) expressed profound concerns at the ongoing violent escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) caused by the ongoing Rwanda-backed M23 offensive. “If nothing is done, the worst may be yet to come, for the people of the eastern DRC, but also beyond the

Congolese soldiers who fled from the battle with the AFC/M23 rebels in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo have praised the hospitality they have received in Rwanda. At least 131 Congolese soldiers, including a woman, along with FDLR and Wazalendo allies, fled to Rwanda and surrendered after the rebels’ January 27 capture of Goma, the capital

People fleeing M-23 rebel advances arrive by boat in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Zawadi Sifa has known nothing but displacement since 2012. Her latest refuge, the city of

6 FEBRUARY 2025 CAPE TOWN CITY HALL Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza,Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane,Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile,Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President,Former President Thabo Mbeki,Former President Kgalema Motlanthe,Former Deputy President David Mabuza,Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete,Former Deputy Speaker of

Last updated: 10 hours ago Two years have passed since a devastating earthquake struck southern Turkey, yet the grief remains raw for survivors. The magnitude 7.8 quake on February 6, 2023, followed by another powerful tremor, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings across 11 provinces, claiming over 53,000 lives in Turkey and 6,000

“He told us that one day, Namibia would miss the type of person he was and what he was trying to achieve. That is evident today.” These are the words of Namibian musician Mr Makoya one year after late president Hage Geingob’s death. From music to pageantry and sport, those who engaged with ‘Omes’ recall

Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan military officer wanted by the International Criminal court for alleged war crimes, was recently freed by Rome. The move ignited outrage among Italian opposition parties and prompted a legal investigation into Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Now, Italy’s justice minister is defending the decision, alleging there were mistakes and inaccuracies in

A memorial centre in honour of late president Hage Geingob will not be funded by taxpayers money, but will be financed through fundraising. This was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari yesterday. Former first lady Monica Geingos yesterday announced that a Dr Hage G Geingob Presidential Centre will be constructed in honour of the late

Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist Pius Kennedy is one of many humanitarian workers across the world who is effectively out of a job since U.S. President Donald Trump shut down the government’s main agency for delivering humanitarian aid to other countries. The Africa Queer Network nonprofit where he works provides counselling for members of Uganda’s LGBTQ

The National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya has launched a security operation, ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili,’ to “flush out hideouts” allegedly used by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. In a statement issued on February 3, 2025, the NPS said the operation targets “criminals conducting illegal operations” that threaten national security, including

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, held talks in Ankara on Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Their meeting was the first since the former rebel leader led the opposition offensive that last month toppled Syria’s former autocratic ruler, Bashar al-Assad. Ankara reopened its diplomatic mission in Syria and sent its spy chief and foreign

Washington — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up its deportation efforts, targeting a significant number of illegal immigrants as part of a broader push to enforce immigration laws since Donald Trump’s administration began. Data from ICE indicates that Somalia leads among African nations, with 4,090 of its citizens set for deportation.

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan has voiced his country’s strong opposition to US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring Egypt and Jordan. Trump floated the idea last month, saying he would urge the two countries to take in Gaza’s now largely homeless population, so that “we just clean out that

Steward Muhindo is an activist with LUCHA (Lutte pour le changement), a non-violent, non-partisan civic movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He spoke to CIVICUS about the conflict in the east of the country. The capture of Goma by the M23 rebel group marks a dramatic turning point in the conflict. Hospitals

Last updated: 5 hours ago On Tuesday, protesters gathered outside the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to voice their opposition to Musk’s actions. Dan Smith, a Maryland resident and son of a former federal worker, emphasised the need for pushback. “It’s one thing to downsize the government. It’s another to try to obliterate it.

Nairobi — Three Kitengela activists abducted and later released in September 2024 after spending thirty-two days in detention now claim security agents are monitoring their movements. The three — Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Aslam Longton — said unknown vehicles have been trailing them and sometimes park outside their residences overnight. The trio, in a

Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development have been instructed to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters after billionaire Elon Musk announced that Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency down. This is according to a notice distributed to staff early Monday. Musk, Trump, and some Republican lawmakers have increasingly

Mbale, Uganda — Mbale City authorities have denied allegations that the body of an Ebola victim recently buried in their area, was exhumed. Asumin Nasike, the Mbale Resident City Commissioner, stated that reports circulating on social media about the exhumation are false. Nasike explained that while the relatives had initially intended to exhume the body

Outside the morgue at Goma’s North Kivu Hospital on Monday, Red Cross workers piled bodies into a large truck. One week ago, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed control of the strategic eastern Congolese city after capturing several surrounding towns in January. Authorities confirmed 773 bodies and 2,880 injured people in Goma’s morgues and hospitals. Outside the

The skin bleaching industry has continued to grow into a multi-billion-dollar business worldwide, with millions of people in many countries using products to alter their complexion, especially in Nigeria, all in the name of organic soap and cream. This comes despite the warnings from Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti in his satirical Afrobeat song Yellow

Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, walks in the presidential palace ahead of his meeting with Walid Ellafi, Libyan minister of   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 12 hours ago Syria Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, travelling

The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked fierce debate about the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers there. Some, including political parties, have questioned whether the soldiers were adequately trained, equipped and supported. Lindy Heinecken has

Protesters in Paris call for action on DRC violence   –   Copyright © africanews 2025 By Edwige Wamanisa, Africanews, Paris Last updated: 19 hours ago DRC Crisis Over the weekend, nearly 1,500 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris in a powerful show of solidarity with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), demanding an end to

A total of 288 European mercenaries who were fighting alongside Congolese government army (FARDC) were repatriated to their home country, Romania. The mercenaries who had been hired by the Congolese government to fight M23 rebels left the Kigali International Airport on Saturday, February 1, following their defeat and surrender. The group arrived in Rubavu District

TikTok star Khaby Lame receives a T-shirt from UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa Gilles Fagninou after being named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador   –   Copyright © africanews Sylvain Cherkaoui/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 01/02 – 15:01 UNICEF Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born world’s most popular TikTok personality who never says a

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has voiced deep alarm over reports of summary executions of civilians allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the city of Khartoum North, calling for an immediate halt to the killings. Government forces and a rival military –

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon men’s and women’s titles on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 01/02 – 16:52 United Arab Emirates Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs Somalia — In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 1, 2025. In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 1, 2025. The command’s initial assessment is that multiple ISIS-Somalia operatives

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni holds the 2024 year-end press conference, in Rome, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Alessandra Tarantino/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 13 hours ago Italy An Italian navy ship on Saturday took migrants to Italy from asylum processing centers in Albania following a court decision in

A shifting political calculus by sponsors of the M23 rebel group risk triggering another war in the Great Lakes Region, underscoring the importance of African mediators and global partners acting quickly to stem the fighting. The fall of Goma to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels has sent shock waves through the region and risks

Uganda’s Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital is sounding the alarm about a serious mental health crisis affecting communities across the country. Young people under the age of 17 are particularly affected, largely due to drug and alcohol use. Godfrey Mukiisa has reduced his use of addictive substances after realising his past mistakes. He has been drug-free

Washington, DC — Panelists discuss how a second Trump administration could reshape U.S.-Africa relations, whether security, economic, and diplomatic engagement will deepen or decline, and how to define the U.S. strategic role in the continent while countering China’s growing influence. This meeting on January 29, 2025 is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines

Renowned fashion journalist Hamish Bowles has unveiled his personal collection at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech. The exhibition features 55 pieces that showcase the iconic designer’s work over the decades. These garments hold significant meaning for Bowles, as they are part of his own collection. He has curated 53 selected items for display