Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Haiti mourns victims killed by drone attack targeting gangs in Port-au-Prince

Eight people killed in a drone attack in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince last month were laid to rest on Saturday in a joint funeral. In all, nine people died and 17 others were injured in the attack targeting a suspected gang leader. Activists and vict...

Seven al-Shabab militants killed after prison attack in Mogadishu

The government said it had successfully ended a six-hour siege by the militants at the Godka Jilacow prison complex.

Cameroon’s Issa Tchiroma draws massive crowd in Douala ahead of election

The presidential candidate of the Cameroon National Salvation Front urged incumbent president Paul Biya to concede defeat on the evening of 12 October.

Cameroon: Thousands rally behind presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma in Douala

The presidential candidate of the Cameroon National Salvation Front urged incumbent president Paul Biya to concede defeat on the evening of 12 October.

Somalia: Security forces kill seven Al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu prison attack

The government said it had successfully ended a six-hour siege by the militants at the Godka Jilacow prison complex.

Pope Leo XIV reminds Catholics of duty to welcome and assist migrants

Speaking on Saturday, the first day of the Jubilees of Migrants and the Missionary World, he invited Catholic faithful to choose between God and money, as well as justice and injustice.

Egypt: Pharaoh’s tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations

Amenhotep III ruled between 1390 and 1350 BC and was one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

South Africa: Five top investigators in France to probe ambassador’s death

Nathi Mthethwa's body was discovered in the Hyatt Regency hotel’s inner courtyard on Tuesday morning after falling from the 22nd floor.

Eighth straight day of Moroccan Gen Z protests for better services

As the country spends billions of dollars in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, demonstrators believe the government has its priorities wrong.

Rival rallies in Madagascar capital after days of deadly youth-led protests

The United Nations says at least 22 people have been killed and hundreds injured in the protests, a toll the government has dismissed.