Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Central African Republic and Kenya confirm outbreaks of mpox

"We are very concerned about the cases of smallpox that are ravaging Region 7 of the country ,"

Leopard attacks Men at South African Air Force Base

The leopard was captured on Wednesday and relocated to a sanctuary about 100km (62 miles) from Hoedspruit air force base, following last week's incidents.

Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed over Haniyeh’s coffin at Tehran University while Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian stood next to him

Prayers and protests: Istanbul reacts to death of Hamas leader

Demonstrators flooded the streets of Istanbul on Wednesday carrying palestian flags and holding prayers to denounce the assassination of Hamas’ chief political figure Ismail Haniyeh.

Nationwide protests planned in Nigeria over economic challenges

Nigerians are organizing nationwide protests this week to address the most severe cost-of-living crisis the country has faced in decades.

Algeria withdraws ambassador to France over Western Sahara plan

On Tuesday, Paris said it recognised a controversial Moroccan plan to give limited autonomy to Western Sahara, under its sovereignty.

Guinea court finds former military leader guilty of crimes against humanity

Moussa Dadis Camara has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity.

Moroccan climate experts warn that the severe heatwave will continue

They say temperatures are reaching as high as 47 degrees Celsius in many regions and will likely last until at least Friday.

UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic

The embargo was imposed in 2013 when mainly Muslim rebels ousted the president, prompting reprisals from mostly Christian militias.

Libyan athletes say in Paris to prep for next Games

Libya took six athletes to the Games but only one qualified outright