Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cholera vaccination campaign launched in Darfur targeting over 1.8 million people

A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicked off in Darfur on 21 September 2025, targeting 1.86 million people across six localities. This urgent response comes as cholera spreads rapidly, over 12,000 cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone sinc...

Zindi report shows AI challenges boost youth employability in Kenya

By encouraging youth participation in solving real-world challenges, platforms like Zindi are not only strengthening local capacity but also enabling African talent to contribute directly to the global innovation ecosystem.

Congo and Rwanda set october rollout for security measures under Trump-backed peace deal

Officials in Kinshasa and Kigali say October will mark the first concrete test of whether political will and international backing can finally turn promises into lasting peace.

Ebola outbreak: Eleven new cases confirmed in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a new outbreak of Ebola, as health officials have confirmed eleven additional cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province.

Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise – UN

Global shipping, moving over 80 per cent of the world’s merchandise trade, is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025

Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’

The UN has not commented on Trump’s claims, but officials say no evidence of sabotage has been found so far. The incident comes as Trump continues to use his platform at the General Assembly to spotlight U.S. grievances with international institutions

France: Sarkozy found guilty of criminal association in Libyan financing case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty Thursday of criminal association in connection with alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign.

Ruto, Marco Rubio discuss Haiti, trade in New York

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President of Kenya William Ruto on Wednesday while both were in New York for the United Nations General Assembly

South Sudan: Vice president Machar’s trial sparks fears over fragile peace deal

Rights groups warn that the proceedings risk fueling mistrust at a time when citizens are looking to the peace accord as a roadmap away from violence. The trial has now been adjourned until Monday.

Protesters rally at Ben Gurion Airport against Netanyahu before US visit

Protesters gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure for the United States, calling for his removal and an end to the war in Gaza.