Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Egypt: President Sisi pardons jailed activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah /in /by

The president’s office said on Monday that five other prisoners were also pardoned.

M23 rebels extend opening hours at DRC-Rwanda border /in /by

Under Kinshasa's authority, the border would only open from 6 am to 3 pm. This window has now been extended to midnight

Botswana honors historic win with new holiday for first gold in World Athletics /in /by

The Botswana President has declared yet another holiday to celebrate the country's first gold medal in the World Athletics Competition.

DRC set to replace ban on cobalt exports with strict annual quotas /in /by

The world’s top producer of the mineral says it will now control global supply through strict annual export quotas, starting October 16th.

South Sudan: Riek Machar presented in a cage as high-stakes treason trial unfolds /in /by

The criminal trial of the South Sudanese opposition figure Riek Machar began in the capital on Monday, with the country’s suspended vice president appearing in a cage alongside his co-accused.

UN at crossroads: Palestine push takes center stage /in /by

The gathering, observers say, will test whether the UN can still move beyond speeches to solutions in a fractured world.

Russian airstrikes kill three and wound two in Zaporizhzhia /in /by

At least seven Russian aircraft bombed Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing three people and injuring two others, regional administration head Ivan Fedorov said on Monday.

Cycling world unites in Kigali as Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser shine in time trials /in /by

The UCI Road World Championships officially launched in Kigali with the theme “Riding New Heights,” drawing over 1,000 attendees, including elite riders, national federation delegates, cycling officials, and dignitaries from around the world.

Thousands march in Paris for recognition of Palestinian state /in /by

More than a thousand people marched in Paris on Sunday calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to the war in Gaza.

Vote count underway in Guinea as junta leader eyes presidency /in /by

Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in the referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency.