Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Four critically endangered mountain bongos return to Kenya from Czech zoo /in /by

Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic.

France urges citizens to leave Mali as security crisis deepens /in /by

France has called on its nationals in Mali to leave the country “as soon as possible,” warning of an “extremely volatile” security situation after coordinated attacks struck several cities, including the capital Bamako.

Officials warn of deepening crisis amid South Sudan’s hunger emergency /in /by

Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population — around 7.9 million people —are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward cata...

Unexploded landmines a hidden threat for residents in Sudanese capital /in /by

Tens of thousands of people have returned to Khartoum since the army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces in March last year.

US denies funding DR Congo paramilitary mine guard /in /by

The United States on Tuesday denied funding paramilitary units charged with securing mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after Kinshasa announced the creation of a mining guard.

South Sudan’s hunger emergency: officials warn of deepening crisis /in /by

Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population—around 7.9 million people—are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward catastr...

First shipment of lithium sulphate produced in Africa leaves Zimbabwe /in /by

Zimbabwe shipped its first consignment of lithium sulphate on Monday, raising Harare’s hopes of becoming a hub for battery minerals processing.

DR Congo president orders audit of cobalt and copper export revenues /in /by

Felix Tshisekedi said poor oversight and capital flight were some of the issues preventing the country from fully benefiting from record sales.

Last Kenyan officers leave Haiti as new international security initiative begins /in /by

The last contingent of Kenyan police officers has left Haiti, bringing an end to the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission, that’s been in place since 2024.