Entries by Rédaction Africanews

DR Congo and Rwanda reaffirm commitment to June peace deal

At a meeting of the joint oversight committee in Washington, members acknowledged the slowness of progress in implementing the agreement.

Vladimir Putin calls Congo a “friend and reliable partner” of Russia

On the sidelines of World War II’s 80th anniversary celebrations in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo.

Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire

Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.

Kenya halts exhumations after 100+ bodies found at cult site

In Kenya, gruesome exhumations at Chakama Ranch in Kilifi County have been suspended to allow for DNA analysis after more than 100 body parts and 34 new bodies were uncovered in the latest phase of investigation into a suspected doomsday cult.

Darfur landslide in Sudan kills 100, hundreds feared dead

A devastating landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has reportedly buried an entire village in the remote Marrah Mountains, with around 100 bodies recovered so far. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army warned that the death toll from the August 31 d...

Sub-Saharan Africa faces aging crisis amid surging elderly population

In just 15 years, sub-Saharan Africa has seen the number of people over 60 balloon by an estimated 50 per cent.

Filmmakers of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ condemn ‘dehumanisation’ in Gaza

At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.

UN calls for fair elections as Cameroon’s Biya seeks 8th term

Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Kamto, Biya's fiercest challenger from standing, leading to protests. 92-year-old Biya announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside

Congo begins electoral roll revision ahead of 2026 presidential vote

Officials say the operation aims to ensure transparency and guarantee the credibility of the vote which is due to take place in March next year.

US budget cuts threaten UN peacekeeping in South Sudan and DRC

US President Donald Trump last week unilaterally cancelled $4.9 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress.