Entries by Rédaction Africanews

American caught in Congo failed coup was on vacation in Africa – Family

Thompson was among at least two other Americans who were named by the Congolese army as part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa ...

Kenya president meets with US House Speaker during state visit

William Ruto's three-day trip to the United States is the first official state visit by an African leader in more than 15 years,

Burna Boy to make Nollywood debut

The ‘African Giant’ crooner is set to make his debut as an executive producer in Black Mic Mac’s upcoming movie ‘3 Cold Dishes.’

DRC: Ally of President Tshisekedi elected head of parliament

Vital Kamerhe was elected president of the national assembly Wednesday, ending months of bickering and a threat by the President to dissolve parliament

Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui found dead on Mt Everest

“We have received a report that the research and rescue team have found the body of the Kenyan climber, while his guide remains missing. ..."

Rwanda’s president defends his country’s refugee track record

Addressing the Global Security Forum, Paul Kagame said his country has provided a "safe haven" for refugees for many years.

Iran’s supreme leader predicts Israel’s elimination as Hamas leader offers condolences

Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash along with six others. Offering his condolences, Haniyeh expressed solidarity with the Irani...

Tunisia sentences journalists to a year in prison for criticizing the government

The sentences come less than two weeks after both were arrested. They are among a broader group of journalists, activists and lawyers charged under Decree 54, a law criminalizing the dissemination of "fake news" aimed at harming public safety or nation...

Greece frees Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck

A group of Egyptians jailed for nearly a year on suspicion of causing a deadly shipwreck have been released from prison in southern Greece, a day after a court threw out the case against them on grounds that it had no jurisdiction to try it