Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Fear and grief in Rwampara as Ebola cases surge in DRC

In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, silence hung heavy over the general hospital as healthcare workers in full protective suits carried bodies into disinfected coffins.

DR Congo appeals for global help as new Ebola outbreak spreads

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak, as medical teams establish quarantine zones in densely populated communities amid fears the virus could spread rapidly.

France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks

Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.

Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo

Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness about the species and support long-term breeding efforts

Malian refugees in Mauritania bear deep physical and psychological scars

For thousands of displaced families, returning home will depend on lasting peace and improved security in their communities.

M23 plays down Ebola fears as WHO visits treatment centres in eastern DRC

A M23 rebel group spokesperson downplayed concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a team from the World Health Organisation visited a treatment centre in Nyiragongo Tuesday.

Congo fishermen abandon nets for plastic waste

Some have even ditched fishing altogether because it is more profitable to sell the plastic waste they trawl out of the river, the world's second-most powerful watercourse after the Amazon.

Kenya transport strike paused after deadly protests

Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike for one week following talks with the government, bringing a pause to two days of violent protests that left at least four people dead and more than 30 injured.

Opposition coalition challenges Tshisekedi over possible Constitutional Reform in DRC

Political tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as major opposition parties form a new coalition against a possible constitutional revision proposed by the government of Félix Tshisekedi.

Nigerian twins bring ‘Clarissa’ to Cannes with portrait of privilege and division

Critics at Cannes have praised Clarissa for its nuanced storytelling and powerful performances, marking another milestone for the growing global influence of Nigerian cinema.