Entries by Rédaction Africanews

New MONUSCO chief makes first field visit to eastern DRC /in /by

UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo James Swan began his first field visit to eastern DRC since taking office.

Tomb of Pope Francis draws thousands of faithful in year since his death /in /by

One year after the death of Pope Francis, thousands of faithful still line up every day to pass by his tomb.

Senior RSF commander defects to Sudan army in major blow to paramilitaries /in /by

Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.

Amnesty International warns of ‘predatory world order’ in grim rights report /in /by

The world faces a "perilous new era" driven by states' "predatory" behaviour leading to an "anti-rights" international order, rights group Amnesty International warned on Tuesday.

Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses /in /by

Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.

Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns /in /by

Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-m...

Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa /in /by

Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed ...

Sudan’s military chief meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah /in /by

Sudan's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who chairs the ruling sovereign council, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss the latest developments in his country and the wider re...

Excitment in Equatorial Guinea’s capital ahead of Pope Leo’s visit /in /by

Preparations are underway in Equatorial Guinea ahead of Tuesday's visit by Pope Leo XIV, a trip local church leaders say could strengthen faith and national unity.

Pan-African activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa /in /by

Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed ...