Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Vaccines to combat Mpox outbreak may delay for months

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring the outbreak an emergency, following the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declaration.

Baby survives Israeli airstrike that kills her entire immediate family

The strike on Monday killed 10 people. The dead included her parents and five siblings, ranging in age from 5 to 12, as well as the parents of three other children.

European Supercup: Cuba’s Mijaín López welcomed as a hero after winning his 5th Olympic gold medal

Upon his return, López proudly waved the Cuban flag from the cockpit of his plane before receiving a hero's welcome in Havana

Ethiopia and Somalia make ‘notable progress’ in talks to settle dispute

"I am pleased to announce that the number and extent of issues we discussed, has increased significantly, compared to the first round. We were able to focus on the details and technicalities of concrete steps,”

An ex-commander of Lord’s Resistance Army rebels is convicted in Uganda of atrocities in rare trial

A former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group has been convicted of dozens of crimes against humanity in a key moment of justice for many in Uganda who suffered decades of its brutal insurgency.

Beach festival in Morocco brings joy to Tangiers residents

The beach festival in Morocco has delighted Tangiers residents with a variety of fun activities, featuring games suitable for all ages.

Senegal’s media outlets stage a blackout day to bring attention to press freedom concerns

"For nearly three months, the Senegalese press has experienced one of the darkest phases of its history,"

UEFA Super Cup: Mbappé Ready for His Debut with Real Madrid

Mbappe “could play tomorrow,” Ancelotti said Tuesday at a news conference at the National Stadium in Warsaw where the match will be played.

UN:Floods in Central and West Africa affect over 700,000 people

In response to the recurring climate crises in the region, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated $10 million this year to the governments of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Niger

Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

The outbreak has swept through several African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Nearly all east and central African countries have now confirmed cases