Entries by Rédaction Africanews

ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa

ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026.

Ethiopia to hold general election on 1 June 2026

In an address to parliament in October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming election would be the "best organised" in Ethiopia's history.

Floodwaters devastate Gaza camps amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

Rains drenched Gaza's tent camps and winds froze the Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as storm Byron descended on the war-battered territory, showing how two months of ceasefire have failed to sufficiently address the spiraling crises.

Egypt’s koshary is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage

The popular, low-cost dish, consisting mostly of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions, is the 11th item inscribed on the list under Egypt's name.

First rain of autumn falls in Iran’s capital after months of intense drought

Meteorologists have described this autumn as Iran’s driest in over 50 years.

UNICEF urges action as child humanitarian crisis deepens

UNICEF is sounding the alarm as humanitarian needs for children around the world reach unprecedented levels.

US to deport 15 Kenyans convicted of crimes

The United States government has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals who were convicted of various crimes in the country.

Despite peace deal: death toll rises after escalation in eastern DR Congo

More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated its offensive in the South Kivu province in eastern Congo, regional officials said late Wednesday, adding that Rwandan special forces were in the strategic city ...

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}

Africa Must Own Its Narrative: From misperception to economic power — we examine how strategic communication and leaders like Dorothea Hodge are helping the continent reshape its global reputation

M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern Congo

A spokesperson for the rebel group said on X that Uvira had been "liberated" by AFC/M23 forces.