Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Sudan grounds UN aircraft and alleges illegal surveillance and smuggling

South Sudan's government has grounded four aircraft registered under the United Nations mission there, alleging that they were used for illegal surveillance and smuggling, which the U.N. denied.

Six peacekeepers killed in Sudan drone strike mourned at UN ceremony in Kadugli

United Nations peacekeepers in Sudan mourned six of their own on Monday at a ceremony in Kadugli. The fallen peacekeepers were killed in a drone strike on their base in the central Kordofan region.

Court ruling looms in high-stakes dispute between PSG and Kylian Mbappé

The dispute follows Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid in 2024 after seven seasons at PSG, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer.

M23 rebels withdraw from Uvira in DRC peace move

While the announcement signals a potential step toward calm, Congolese authorities have yet to confirm the withdrawal, and analysts warn that the situation remains fragile. Fighting continues in other parts of eastern Congo, where insecurity and humani...

DRC rebels announce conditional withdrawal from Uvira amid peace pressure

While the announcement signals a potential step toward calm, Congolese authorities have yet to confirm the withdrawal, and analysts warn that the situation remains fragile. Fighting continues in other parts of eastern Congo, where insecurity and humani...

Former Congolese rebel leader jailed in landmark French verdict

More than sixty victims and witnesses testified, many describing years of suffering endured by communities targeted during the operation.

Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football

Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

From Kinshasa to Bujumbura: How the M23 crisis risks engulfing the region

According to Congolese political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu, the DRC’s diplomatic and military room for manoeuvre has narrowed significantly.

Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine on promises of quick pay

The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to be lured by misleading promises of military training and quick pay.

Researchers find evidence of youngest-ever children tattooed

Researchers at the Arizona State University and the University of Missouri believe they have found evidence of the youngest-ever children to have been tattooed.