Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Congolese army announce they have taken back control of DRC’s Kalembe, M23 rebels deny

The Congolese army have announced they have taken back control of DRC's Kalembe, a day after M23 rebels seized the eastern town. However, the rebels insist they still control the town. Kalembe is located in North Kivu province, which has been hard-hit ...

Sudan: 31 Killed in Mosque Air Strike in Wad Madani

The Wad Madani Resistance Committee, one of many volunteer groups providing aid across the war-torn country, shared the details in a statement on Tuesday.

Granite art impresses tourists and residents at Laongo symposium, Burkina Faso

Artists have been making their mark at the 14th Granite Sculpture symposium in Laongo, Burkina Faso. Over the course of the summit, hundreds of sculptures have been crafted by creators from across the globe. The summit has turned Laongo into an attract...

Navalny’s memoir featured in London ahead of official release

The memoir of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was featured at a bookstore in London prior to its release.

Tunisia: Kais Saïed takes oath for his 2nd presidential term

"The goal is to build a country where everyone can live with dignity," Saied said in a speech to members of the Tunisian parliament.

Putin hosts BRICS summit, Defies Western isolation

The leaders of China, South Africa and India arrived in Russia on Tuesday for the BRICS summit of emerging economies. The meeting will see president Vladimir Putin host more than 20 heads of state, in a move that defies expectations that the Ukraine wa...

South Africa’s call for Taiwan office move faces rejection

Taiwan has turned down South Africa's request to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the commercial hub.

Gachagua-Kindiki: Courts to settle Kenya’s DP dilemma

An unprecedented battle opposing Kenya's President, Parliament and the impeached deputy president is taking place in the corridors of justice.

COP16: Indigenous Colombians support ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’ to 2030

About 2,000 Indeginous people from southwest Colombia marched in support of the government's agenda for the summit. Colombia has included Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups in the elaboration of the ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’.
Among the groups is th...

Russia probes alleged cargo jet shoot-down in Sudan’s Darfur

A message from Russia's Embassy in Khartoum confirmed its diplomats were investigating the incident in Sudan's Malha region in northern Darfur near the border with Chad.