Entries by Rédaction Africanews

U.S. calls for stricter travel controls as Ebola cases exceed 600 /in /by

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surpassed 600 confirmed cases and claimed more than 100 lives, as health authorities warn that insecurity, resource shortages and travel restrictions are hampering efforts to contain...

USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence /in /by

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Malawian migrants in South Africa prepare for repatriation as protests continue /in /by

Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban prepared to be repatriated on Tuesday, driven out by a growing wave of xenophobic violence sweeping South Africa.

Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona /in /by

Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.

Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks over helicopter crash /in /by

The US military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that US President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.

Somalis shocked by ‘damaging’ US decision to bar World Cup referee Omar Artan /in /by

A decision by US customs officials last week to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan is being met with blowback from fans and officials alike.

France bans Israeli minister Smotrich in coordinated sanctions push /in /by

France Tuesday banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians

First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s RSF filed in Kenya /in /by

Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group

Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre /in /by

Thousands of residents fled Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on 9 June, with long queues of vehicles heading north after Israeli military warnings heightened fears of further air strikes and a wider regional escalation.

Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona /in /by

Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.