Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Life slowly returns to Port-au-Prince area after Haiti drives gangs out

Glimmers of life appear after Haiti retakes control of a key area from powerful gangs.

Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

Ethiopia’s President Selassie welcomes Israel’s President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties

Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie welcomed his counterpart Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their service in the war-torn country.

South Africa’s debt stabilises for first time in 17 years

South Africa's debt burden is stabilising for the first time in nearly two decades, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced Wednesday, as Africa's most developed economy shows cautious signs of recovery and pledges increased spending on security.

11 South African men allegedly tricked into fighting in Ukraine return

Eleven South African men allegedly tricked into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday, as political fallout intensifies over recruitment claims linked to former president Jacob Zuma's party.

Iran warns US: choose ‘table of diplomacy’ or face ‘firm blow’

Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical nuclear talks in Geneva, with Tehran's parliament speaker warning that negotiations may yield an agreement through "honorable diplomacy".

Pope Leo XIV to make historic Africa tour of four nations in April

Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first major overseas trip of 2026 from April 13-23, visiting Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon—including a historic first-ever papal visit to Muslim-majority Algeria, the Vatican announced Wednesday.

Zambia: politician arrested over allegedly faking image of president

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mambwe Zimba of Zambia was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly over a fake image posted on Facebook, depicting the country's president lying in a casket.

DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine

DR Congo government forces launched a major attack on the M23 rebel group in the east, using drones to strike a key mining site near Rubaya, North Kivu.