Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Former Kenyan minister detained in Uganda over alleged gold smuggling

Arrested last week, Mr. Tarus was brought before a Ugandan anti-corruption court on Wednesday to face accusations of falsifying export documents, as stated by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

Israel defends itself at ICJ over case of genocide on Palestinians brought forward by S’Africa

"If there is a concern about the obligations of states under the Genocide Convention, then it is in relation to their responsibilities to act against Hamas' proudly declared agenda of annihilationist, which is not a secret and is not in doubt. The anni...

Zambia limits worship time to two hours to curb cholera

The directive, issued by Ndiwa Mutelo, a high-ranking official overseeing religious affairs, also prohibits the sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods within church premises.

Uganda to destroy $7.3 million worth of out-of-date Covid vaccines

The report submitted to parliament on Tuesday by Uganda’s Auditor General, John Muwanga, reveal that an additional concern arises as drugs totaling $8.6 million, primarily HIV antiretroviral drugs, have also expired due to changes in World Health Organ...

Somalia begins ‘efforts to rescue’ UN helicopter crew held by al-Shabab

A United Nations (UN) helicopter crash-landed in an area under the control of armed Islamists in Somalia, following an impact on its main rotor blade, according to a UN source.

Burundi shuts borders with Rwanda after accusing Kigali of funding rebel attacks

"We have stopped ties with him until he changes'' said Burundi's Interior Minister Martin Niteretse.

Netanyahu rejects South Africa’s case against Israel as UN court’s hearing progress

"The hypocrisy of South Africa knows no bounds. Where was South Africa when millions of people were murdered and displaced from their homes in Syria and Yemen, and by whom? By the partners of Hamas. Twisted world. Where have you been? - we will continu...

Tunisia: Pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of South Africa embassy

“We wanted to thank South Africa, through its embassy in Tunisia, for doing what no Arab or Islamic country has done," a demonstrator said Thursday (Jan. 11).

US actress Angela Bassett awarded honorary Oscar

The award-winning actress whose onstage career began in the mid-80s has received 2 Oscar nominations. The latest one for playing the grieving queen in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”