Entries by Rédaction Africanews

US to restrict visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians

The move comes weeks after President Donald Trump threatened military action over what he claimed was the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

UN sounds alarm as violence in northern Mozambique forces over 100,000 to flee

The UN Refugee Agency is expressing grave concern as escalating attacks in northern Mozambique force tens of thousands from their homes. In just the past week, more than 100,000 people have fled, with the violence now spreading into districts that were...

Libyan commander faces ICC over alleged atrocities at Tripoli Prison

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri accused of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appears before the International Criminal Court. The forty seven year old sat silently as judges read charges including murder, rape and torture.

2027 Rugby World Cup: Springboks and All Blacks set for quarterfinal showdown

Reigning world champions South Africa and arch rivals New Zealand will likely face a showdown in quarterfinals.

Samba Train celebrates National Day of Samba at Christ the Redeemer

High above Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of samba echoed through the city as artists boarded the iconic Corcovado Train for a special thanksgiving mass at the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Mayor of Minneapolis rejects Donald Trump’s comments against Somalis

City officials said they would stand by its sizeable Somali community amid fears of an anti-immigration operation.

Kenyan MPs accuse British troops of sexual abuse and environmental harm

A Kenyan parliamentary inquiry has accused British soldiers stationed in the country of repeated sexual abuse, unsafe training practices and environmental violations , saying the behaviour has made the foreign troops feel like an “occupying force.”

Hundreds of Airbus A320s face checks after metal plate defect discovered

Airbus says up to 628 of its A320 aircraft worldwide may need inspection after a newly discovered metal plate quality issue. The company stressed that this number represents the maximum potentially affected jets not the number actually impacted.

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens as famine spreads and aid funding falls

Sudan is in the grips of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with more than 14 million people forced from their homes as disease spreads and famine tightens its hold.

Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan, demands flight to Chad

A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday and forced the pilot to fly for several hours before the aircraft landed safely in the northern town of Wau, police said.