Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Israel: Rocket interception debris sparks fire near Tel Aviv

Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv on Thursday after Iranian missiles were fired towards central Israel. No injuries were reported, though debris from intercepted rockets started a fire in a residential area.

New Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut suburb as civilians flee feared escalation

Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital.

Families of Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine petition parliament

They demanded government help bring their sons home and ban the recruitment of Kenyans for Moscow's war.

Mauritius considers legal action against UK over Chagos

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said London was delaying ratification of the deal that would see the territory, home to a strategically important naval and bomber base - revert to Port Louis

South Sudan: Army to try soldiers over civilian massacre

At least 25 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Ayod County in Jonglei state on February 21, according to the opposition

Lebanon’s displaced scramble for shelter as Israel threatens more attacks

More than 83,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon after fleeing heavy Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs

CAR president pledges closer ties with Russia

Since 2018, Bangui has forged closer ties with Moscow, with the later providing security and economic assistance

Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in Nigeria’s conservative Kano

Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in conservative Nigerian city of Kano

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, who will lead Iran?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country's next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father last week and despite the fact he has ne...

Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

The natural material derived from palm leaves -- and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs -- gained international attention on the runways of the world's fashion capital