Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Al-Shabab fighters kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter – Somali officials /in /by

The helicopter made an emergency landing in Xindheere village an area controlled by the fighters in Galgudug region of the Galmudug state. The national broadcaster SNTV reported on Wednesday (Jan.10), the army launched a rescue operation.

Gaza war: Ahead of ICJ hearing, South Africa “determined to see genocide end” /in /by

South Africa's delegation to the Hague will be led by Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola and will also include senior figures from the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Ministry of Justice, the Justice Ministry said in a statement.

Morocco takes leadership of UN Rights body amid criticism /in /by

In a vote in Geneva on Wednesday, Morocco’s Ambassador Omar Zniber was elected council president after polling 30 votes. His South African opponent, Mxolisi Nkosi, managed just 17

Artists express themselves in color at a Casablanca art show /in /by

The artists used a variety of materials ranging from acrylic, oil, and even cement to paint on canvas, wood and paper

Africa Eco race pilots reach Mauritania /in /by

The 15th edition of the rally raid kicked off on December 30 in Monaco, France and on Monday (Jan.08), participants arrived in Mauritania. The Africa Eco race pilots compete in 12 stages through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal with one rest day.

AI disinformation, “biggest global threat in the short term” /in /by

Fake and misleading information powered by innovative artificial intelligence, which threatens to erode democracy and polarize society, poses the biggest immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report on Wednesday.

Blinken meets Palestinian leader as Israel keeps bombing Gaza /in /by

The U.S. Secretary of State met with the President of the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday (Jan. 10). It’s his fourth Mid-east tour since the Israeli Palestinian conflict flared up again.

Meta to hide inappropriate posts from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds /in /by

The social media giant said in a blog post that while it already aims not to recommend such "age-inappropriate" material to teens, now it also won't show it in their feeds, even if it is shared by an account they follow.

U.S. top diplomat meets with Palestinian Authority President to discuss postwar plans /in /by

The U.S. Secretary of State met with Palestinian President on Wednesday (Jan. 10). It’s his fourth Mid-east tour since the Israeli Palestinian conflict flared up again.

Dog meat production and sales will soon become illegal in South Korea /in /by

South Korea's parliament passed a historic ban on the production and sale of dog meat on Tuesday, as calls for the ban grew amid concerns over animal rights and the dog's international image.