Entries by Rédaction Africanews

DRC: Kinshasa and UN launch humanitarian response plan

The Congolese government and humanitarian community in the country are calling for $1.4 billion to address needs on the ground amid ongoing fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.

Mozambique expects death toll to rise as search for flood survivors continues

The United Nations says more than half a million people had been affected by the torrential rains since December.

World’s most popular TikToker Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal – and gains a digital twin

World's most popular TikToker Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal for 51 percent of his company - and gains a digital twin

Gold mine collapse in South Sudan kills 13, injures 6

A partial collapse at a gold mine in South Sudan has killed 13 people and injured six, the state mining company said Wednesday.

Severe storm forces school closures across Algeria

Algeria will close schools in most of its provinces for the next two days as the country braces for a severe storm.

Kenyan court dismisses compensation claim by victims of 1998 Nairobi bombing

The judge said petitioners failed to provide evidence to support a claim of negligence on the part of the government.

Ethiopian police arrest 22 in human trafficking crackdown

Ethiopian police have arrested 22 people accused of smuggling nearly 2,000 migrants, in a network that reportedly caused at least two deaths and earned millions for those involved.

Uganda court releases rights activist on bail

A court in Uganda has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a leading human rights activist detained ahead of the country’s general election.

Burkina Faso votes to join Vienna Convention as it continues path toward nuclear power

Burkina Faso votes to join Vienna Convention as it continues path toward nuclear power