Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN chief condemns killing of UNICEF worker in DR Congo strike

The Secretary-General expressed outrage over the death of UNICEF’s Karine Buisset, who was killed in a drone strike on a building housing aid workers in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

South Sudan army announces recapture of major rebel-held town

South Sudan's government forces announce the recapture of the opposition-held town of Akobo -- the latest flashpoint in fighting between rival armies that has brought the country back to the brink of all-out civil war

South Africa summons new US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

Pretoria summoned the new US ambassador Wednesday to explain "undiplomatic remarks" about South African racial policies and court decisions, the foreign minister said.

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community

Iran: Oil prices soar as attacks on shipping, oil infrastructure continue

Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sight

Israeli billionaire’s firm settles DR Congo graft probe for $30 million

A former holding company of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler is paying $30 billion to settle a Dutch corruption investigation over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mugabe’s son appears in South Africa court over shooting

Following the shooting of a gardener at his home, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African court

Man arrested after vehicle crashes into White House gates

A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.

Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials

Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital for a funeral procession in memory of several top military leaders, the country's state media reported on Wednesday.

French aid worker among three killed in DR Congo air strike

A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.