Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Ruto on two-day visit to Kigali, says ‘positive developments’ in eastern DRC

"The last month has seen a lot of positive developments around the challenge of security in eastern DRC," says Ruto.

Central African Republic release 19 soldiers kidnapped in February

A total of 19 Central African soldiers, taken hostage on February 14 by an alliance of rebel groups in the north of the Central African Republic, were released on Tuesday, announced the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Pilot praised for safe landing after cobra scare mid-air

South African pilot is being celebrated for his bravery in making an emergency landing when he discovered a venomous cobra coiled beneath his seat, according to local media reports.

I look forward to becoming a journalist after retirement – Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced that a succession plan is currently under active discussion within the ruling party. He made the statement during a joint press briefing with his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, in Kigali. Mr. Kagame referred t...

Kenya: Raila Odinga calls for talks to involve parties outside parliament

"To this end, the coalition proposes a team drawn from its ranks both in Parliament and outside (parliament)," Raila Odinga.

South African activists demonstrate against Uganda’s anti-gay bill

More than 200 activists demonstrated outside the Ugandan High Commission in South Africa to protest against the anti-gay bill awaiting approval by President Museveni

Nike Arts opens gallery in Abuja

As part of efforts aimed at improving the Nigeria’s arts and cultural heritage, Nike Arts recently commissioned a new gallery in the city of Abuja.

EU and US monitoring implementation of peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray

The EU Foreign Policy Chief said that the EU and US would only gradually restore their relations with Addis Ababa

DRC urged to drop ‘discriminatory’ bill on ‘Congoleseness’

Dubbed the 'Tshiani law' after its proponent Noel Tshiani, the bills aims to reserve the highest offices of the state for Congolese born of Congolese mothers and fathers. Opponents see the draft as designed to stop Moise Katumbi, whose father was Itali...

DRC urged to drop ‘discriminatory’ bill on ‘Congoleseness’

Dubbed the 'Tshiani law' after its proponent Noel Tshiani, the bills aims to reserve the highest offices of the state for Congolese born of Congolese mothers and fathers. Opponents see the draft as designed to stop Moise Katumbi, whose father was Itali...