Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Heightened tensions following Israel and Hezbollah missile exchange

Sunday's exchange of airstrikes was one of the biggest clashes between the two sides in more than 10 months of cross-border warfare.

American rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai show over UAE-Sudan conflict

While the UAE repeatedly has denied arming the Rapid Support Forces and supporting its leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, United Nations experts reported "credible" evidence in January that the Emirates sent weapons to the RSF several times a week from nor...

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, 3 killed

According to Ukraine's air force, there were multiple groups of Russian drones moving toward the eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of Ukraine, followed by multiple cruise and ballistic missiles.

Fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo

In a press statement released on Monday (Aug. 26), the DRC army said the M23 rebels launched their attack on army positions in the village of Kikubo in violation of a ceasefire.

American rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai show over UAE arming Sudan paramilitary forces

While the UAE repeatedly has denied arming the Rapid Support Forces and supporting its leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, United Nations experts reported "credible" evidence in January that the Emirates sent weapons to the RSF several times a week from nor...

A photographer captures the mpox health crisis in Africa in a closeup

I waited in a room where a 90-year-old man was sleeping. I waited until he woke up to make the photo a bit more lively.

Nigerians furious over $100 million presidential jet amid economic struggles

The recent purchase of a new $100 million aircraft for President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians.

Nigeria’s ‘Rage Room’: swinging sledgehammers to beat stress

For 7,500 naira ($5), customers are left alone with protective gear and a sledgehammer or bat in a room for a 30-minute session with the items that are later recycled.

Cows block Nigeria’s capital as climate change displaces Herders

Nigeria is home to over 20 million cows, mostly owned by Fulani herders. It has the fourth-largest cattle population in Africa, and its dairy market is valued at $1.5 billion.

Tunisia president replaces key ministers in reshuffle ahead of presidential vote in October

Earlier this month, Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, replacing him with Kamel Maddouri, who previously held the position of social affairs minister.