Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Thailand evacuees wait as tensions with Cambodia stretch into a fourth day

Thailand faces its fourth day of border clashes with Cambodia as hundreds of evacuees shelter in Surin, unsure when they can safely return home.

Families flee to shelters near Cambodia-Thailand border amid clashes

Fighting near the Thailand-Cambodia border has driven thousands from their homes. Both nations accuse each other of breaking a ceasefire agreed in July.

France says it offered logistical support to Benin to help foil attempted coup

France says that it provided surveillance, observation and logistical assistance to Benin’s armed forces to help fend off last weekend’s attempted coup.

Report: 111 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, more than 500 remain imprisoned

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) published its 2025 report on Tuesday, saying 111 journalists were killed while covering events around the world throughout the year.

British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83

British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said in a statement.

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV and PM Meloni in Italy visit

Zelenskyy visited Italy, meeting Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Meloni, and reiterated Ukraine's firm stance against ceding territory to Russia.

Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title

After two years out of the national team, Wilfried Zaha was recalled Tuesday by the Ivory Coast to help defend its Africa Cup of Nations title at the tournament starting this month.

Japan earthquake caught on camera in late night videos

Social media videos show the moment a 7.5 quake struck Japan overnight, with residents filming intense shaking and damage inside their homes.

Rice, Trossard and Saliba absent from Arsenal training ahead of Club Brugge UCL trip

Arsenal trained at their base north of London on Tuesday before travelling to Belgium to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

It confirmed that airstrikes by Nigerian fighter jets helped thwart a bid by mutinying soldiers to seize the president.