Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb

A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.

Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.

United States: Vermont school district receives threats after putting up Somali flag

The Somali flag was flown outside a school building in reaction to Donald Trump referring to Minnesota’s Somali community as "garbage."

Kilmar Abrego out of detention but threat of deportation remains

A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention

Thousands of Congolese flee to Burundi amid renewed M23 violence

Thousands of new Congolese refugees continue to cross the border into neighbouring Burundi to escape fighting in eastern Congo.

Ghanaian influencer accused romance scam targeting elderly Americans

A Ghanaian social media personality known as Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over claims he helped run a romance scam that stole more than $8 million (£5.9m) from older Americans.

UN chief calls on Eritrea, Ethiopia to respect border pact on its 25th anniversary

The Algiers Agreement, signed 25 years ago, ended a bloody border conflict between the two countries in the Horn of Africa. But more recently, tensions have been rising again.

Central African Republic prepares for critical elections amid persisting instability

The Central African Republic will hold presidential, legislative, local and municipal polls on 28 December.

Communities of slave descendants in Brazil demand recognition of territories and livelihood

The community - descendants of former slaves -have been pushing the Brazilian government to give them titles to lands that they have lived on for generations.

Sudan: RSF capture of Heglig threatens South Sudan’s oil exports

South Sudan relies entirely on Sudanese pipelines to export its oil and has seen production repeatedly disrupted by the conflict, worsening its economic crisis. Port Sudan accuses Juba of aiding RSF