Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Somalia denies aid seizure as US suspends assistance over WFP warehouse claims

Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.

DRC: Funeral held for victims of drone strike blamed on govt forces

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group held Thursday a symbolic burial for 22 civilians killed in a drone strike earlier this month in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Aleppo faces new displacement amid Syrian forces and SDF clashes

Syria sees mass displacement in Aleppo as clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters intensify amid stalled political talks.

Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

Protests in Portland after federal agents shoot two during ICE operation

The shooting comes just a day after an ICE officer killed a driver in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions over President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement in U.S. cities, and sparking renewed protests in Portland, a city long at odds...

Tens of thousands flee Aleppo as clashes intensify and evacuation orders expand

The fighting comes amid stalled negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, despite a deal signed earlier this year to merge SDF forces into the Syrian army by the end of 2025.

Egypt and EU agree on urgent need for second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty met with visiting EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, in Cairo on Thursday.

South Africa: Protesters condemn US attack on Venezuela

Demonstrators took to the streets of the South African capital to denounce the US' recent atack on Venezuela, during which ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.

Chinese foreign minister begins annual Africa tour with Ethiopia visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged deeper cooperation on issues including trade, infrastructure, energy and transportation.

Benin elections: parties end campaigning days ahead of vote

Parties competing in Benin's local and parliamentary elections ended their campaigning on Friday, ahead of the vote this weekend. It comes just over a month after the attempted coup that shook Cotonou.