Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Coordinated efforts: UN supports SAMIDRC in Democratic Republic of Congo

The Security Council reached a unanimous decision to adopt a resolution that empowers the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to support the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) by enhancing coordination, sharing information, and ...

Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ Actress, dies at 72

"We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved Connie Chiume. We ask for privacy during this difficult time and will share further details soon."

Essential supplies blockade threatens lives in North Darfur

The UN declared on Tuesday that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is a complete disaster, as the nation suffers from nearly 16 months of conflict between opposing factions.

Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament as protests pause

Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament Tuesday, clearing the way for new elections to replace the longtime prime minister who resigned and fled the country following weeks of demonstrations against her rule that descended into violent unrest.

Russia’s Shoigu meets with Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran

Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Sergei Shoigu met with Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Tuesday.

Egyptian, Lebanese FMs hold talks in Cairo amid Middle East tensions

Fears of a regional war shot up last week with the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

Nigeria’s gov’t concerned over increased Russia’s influence in the protests

Concerns are rising over the influence of Russia in the ongoing demonstrations in Nigeria. Some protesters have been seen wielding Russian flags as they demonstrate in various cities in Nigeria. Authorities in the country have termed the act treasonous...

First Afghan woman Paralympian goes for gold in Paris

Zakia Khudadadi has spent most of her life breaking through glass ceilings. The taekwondo Paralympian made history in 2021 in Tokyo, becoming the first Afghan woman to compete in an international sporting event since the Taliban took over her country i...

Freed Russian opposition speaks after recent prison swap with U.S.

A Russian opposition politician released in the recent East-West prisoner swap thanked his supporters in a live stream on Sunday and vowed to continue promoting his anti-war position to people in Russia.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Kipyegon recovers from his jostling with Tsegay

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon began her quest for a third consecutive Olympic 1,500m title on Tuesday, turning the page on an eventful evening that ultimately ended with a medal for her.