Entries by Rédaction Africanews

President of DRC’s National Assembly steps down amid calls for him to resign

Vital Kamerhe announced he’s stepping down as President of the National Assembly in the DRC, just ahead of a planned vote on a petition targeting his leadership.

Africa’s big names make it to the 2025 Ballon d’Or final ranking

The 2025 Ballon d'Or showcased some outstanding talents. Mohamed Salah has made headlines yet again, climbing to fourth place in the rankings.

General strike brings protests across Italian cities over Gaza war

A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.

Ethiopia faces unsustainable external debt, World Bank and IMF warn

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have warned about Ethiopia's debt distress, labeling it "unsustainable."

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni launches re-election bid

Uganda’s long-time leader, President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched his bid for re-election, hoping to extend a presidency that began back in 1986

Torrential rain triggers flooding and mudslides in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.

Egyptian pro-democracy activist released from prison, after 12 years behind bars

Pro-democracy Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison late Monday after being granted a presidential pardon, according to his campaign.

Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

Orville Etoria was held in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini for more than two months without charges or access to legal counsel, his lawyers have said, accusing the U.S. of deporting him there unlawfully in mid-July

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sentencing as lawyers push for near-immediate release

The Grammy winner’s sentencing will determine whether his comeback begins now, or years down the road.

Dead and wounded Palestinians taken to hospitals after Gaza strike

Dead and wounded Palestinians were taken to hospitals after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City on Monday.