Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Uncertainty in Haiti after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment

Since the Kenyan high court's ruling last Friday blocking the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to assist in combating gangs in Haiti, a sense of uncertainty has gripped the troubled Caribbean nation.

Italian PM reveals “Mattei Plan” for African development ahead of Italy-Africa Summit

On the 28th and 29th of January, the Italian government will hold the much-anticipated Africa summit.
The purpose of the conference is to present Italy’s strategic plan that aims to review the country’s approach to the African continent.

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa comments ICJ ruling on Gaza

In a live television address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Israel’s alleged crimes against Palestinians in Gaza have been laid bare in the International Court of Justice's favourable ruling on Friday.

AFCON: Nigeria face Cameroon in round of 16 clash

Both teams have had an underwhelming start to the campaign. Nigeria finished second in Group A behind Equatorial Guinea, while Cameroon narrowly survived elimination thanks to a late 3-2 win against Gambia

UN court says it’s ‘plausible’ Israel committed genocide in Gaza

The ruling amounted to an overwhelming rebuke of Israel’s wartime conduct and added to mounting international pressure to halt the nearly 4-month-old offensive, which has killed more than 26,000 Palestinians

Cameroon: How a hashtag became a rallying cry against sexual violence

In just a few days, anonymous testimonies of women and men have emerged on social media in Cameroon. All accused the son of a rich entrepreneur of violence among other alleged crimes.

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon

Another eight will have to go from the round of 16, which starts Saturday.

Nigerian pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for raping church member

He was also handed three years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old member of the church.

DRC rebel group kills at least 19 people in attack on eastern town

The army accused on Thursday (Jan.25) the M23 rebels of shelling the town of Mweso, where it says they “indiscriminately dropped mortar bombs,” which also injured 27 other civilians.

Britain to loan looted artefacts to Ghana

PM Rishi Sunak's spokesperson said the UK expected Ghana to return the artefacts which include 13 pieces of Asante royal regalia - at the end of the loan period. The items were stolen after British troops looted the royal palace in Kumasi during the A...