Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight /in /by

Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.

IMF approves $250 million credit facility for Rwanda to offset pressure of Mid-East war /in /by

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new $250 million extended credit facility for Rwanda, as the country's economy faces pressure from the Middle East war.

Anti-immigration protests turn violent after Belfast stabbing /in /by

Violent anti-immigration protests swept through Belfast after a refugee was charged over a brutal stabbing that shocked the United Kingdom. Buildings and vehicles were set ablaze, roads blocked and residents evacuated as tensions over immigration inten...

M23 and Rwandan army committed war crimes, HRW report alleges /in /by

AFC/M23 rebels and the Rwandan army have committed numerous war crimes in eastern DR Congo, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

U.S. calls for stricter travel controls as Ebola cases exceed 600 /in /by

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surpassed 600 confirmed cases and claimed more than 100 lives, as health authorities warn that insecurity, resource shortages and travel restrictions are hampering efforts to contain...

USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence /in /by

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Malawian migrants in South Africa prepare for repatriation as protests continue /in /by

Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban prepared to be repatriated on Tuesday, driven out by a growing wave of xenophobic violence sweeping South Africa.

Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona /in /by

Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.

Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks over helicopter crash /in /by

The US military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that US President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.

Somalis shocked by ‘damaging’ US decision to bar World Cup referee Omar Artan /in /by

A decision by US customs officials last week to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan is being met with blowback from fans and officials alike.