Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza amid ceasefire accusations /in /by

Residents gathered early on Wednesday around the rubble of destroyed homes in the Nuseirat refugee camp, following a series of Israeli air strikes that killed dozens, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Sudan: Growing concern about atrocities committed in Darfur capital /in /by

Al-Fashir was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Sunday after an 18-month siege.

Nigeria, South Africa removed from global money-laundering watchlist /in /by

Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) global “grey list.”

The Gambia government issues stern warning against the return of exiled Jammeh /in /by

The Gambian government has issued a stern warning to former exiled president Yahya Jammeh following his recent announcement that he was ready to return 'home'.

Amnesty calls for probe into US airstrike that killed dozens of migrants in Yemen /in /by

Amnesty International is demanding an investigation into a US airstrike that killed more than 60 African migrants held in a Houthi run prison in Yemen’s Saada province last April, saying the attack may constitute a war crime.

Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead /in /by

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead /in /by

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

Unrest in Cameroon after court declares Biya election winner /in /by

Unrest is spreading across Cameroon as opposition leaders reject the results of the October presidential election, which declared 92-year-old Paul Biya the winner. The country’s top court confirmed Biya’s victory, extending his rule beyond four decades...

INTERPOL, Kenya seize over one tonne of meth in Indian ocean bust /in /by

Kenyan authorities have intercepted a massive drug shipment in a high-seas operation supported by INTERPOL, seizing more than one tonne of methamphetamine and arresting six suspects aboard a flagless vessel.

Tensions mount in Cameroon as Biya secures eighth term amid disputed results /in /by

As the country awaits the swearing-in ceremony, the political temperature remains high. With opposition figures refusing to concede and civil society calling for deep reforms, Cameroon faces a critical test: whether it can restore calm and chart a path...