Entries by Rédaction Africanews

NGO helps child soldiers to reintegrate in Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

Middle East War: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

Middle East War: Analyst says Strait of Hormuz situation ‘highly uncertain’

Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill’ after amendments

The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentence...

Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.

Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine

Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde

Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.

Middle East tensions: analysts react to Strait of Hormuz unrest

Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

Middle East tensions: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

At least 24 soldiers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad

Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.