Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu

As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.

Farmers protest at Macron’s second home over EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit

Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.

Second trial related to 2009 Conakry Stadium massacre opens in Guinea

Sixteen years after a massacre at a Conakry stadium left 156 people dead, a second trial has opened in the Guinean capital, this time involving seven people accused of participating in the attack.

Trump suspends green card lottery program

President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery program on Thursday that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States.

Nigeria reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up

The closures followed a series of attacks in northern states, including mass kidnappings of pupils and teachers that had prompted nationwide concern and earlier school shutdowns in November

Putin accuses Kyiv of rejecting peaceful settlement, signals openness to talks

The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, particularly in frontline areas such as Zaporizhzhia, where fighting and shelling persist.

Nigerians marvel at Lagos Christmas lights despite national insecurity

Nigerians in Lagos gathered around to see the Christmas lights on Friday night. Families were posing for photographs and videos despite widespread concerns over insecurity and rising living costs across Nigeria.

Paris cancels New Year’s eve Champs-Élysées celebrations over security fears

The annual midnight concert on the famed Paris avenue has been cancelled and replaced with a pre-recorded broadcast to be watched at home.

Tensions between South Africa and US rise over detention of US officials

The United States has warned of "severe consequences" should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining "two US officials", who were providing support to the Afrikaner minority group according to Washington, on Tuesday.