Entries by Rédaction Africanews

As millions return to Sudan, UN calls for investment in essential services

Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, nearly four million displaced people have returned to their places of origin across the country, only to face “another struggle for survival”, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) sai...

US considers sending 1,100 Afghans to DR Congo amid resettlement halt

The Trump administration is considering a controversial new plan, to send more than 1,000 Afghans who supported US forces, not to America, but to central Africa.

Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali

Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  ...

Iran targets three ships in Strait of Hormuz escalation

A global shipping route is once again under threat as Iranian forces move against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Earth Day: Extreme weather a growing threat to democray, report says

Extreme climate events are increasingly threatening democracy, with at least 94 elections and referendums in 52 countries disrupted by natural hazards over the past two decades, a report published Wednesday said.

Nigeria’s Tinubu sacks finance minister in surprise cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul ...

Nigeria’s President Tinubu sacks finance and housing ministers in cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul ...

Nearly 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, according to the United Nations, a stark reminder that for many, the journey in search of safety or opportunity remains deadly.

Russia and Libya vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Russia is ready to assist Libya in “restoring unity and national reconciliation,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday after holding talks with Libya’s acting foreign minister, Taher Al-Baour, in Moscow.