Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Displaced lose hope as US ultimatum to withdraw foreign troops from DRC expires

The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on Wednesday but there’s been no let up in the fighting. Now thousands of displaced families in Uvira are seeing their hopes of returning home slip away.

Trump accuses China of interfering in US elections ahead of midterms

In an address to the nation, he made unverified claims that Beijing interfered in the 2020 polls which he lost.

Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.

20 children killed in bus crash in Uganda

Twenty children and one adult were killed on Friday when their bus overturned in Uganda.

Algerian PM among the mourners as victims of orphanage fire laid to rest

Eleven people killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage were laid to rest on Thursday at a ceremony in Bakari, on the outskirts of Algiers.

At least 20 killed in jihadist attacks in eastern DRC

At least 20 people were killed this week in three attacks by suspected jihadist fighters in eastern DR Congo, according to a report from RFI.

Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands

More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.

Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave

Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16 July.

Algerian prime minister visits survivors after deadly fire at orphanage

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb speaks with survivors after a fire burning at an orphanage in the country's capital has killed at least 11 people, including children, according to authorities.

Civil rights groups oppose meeting between Macky Sall and President Diomaye

A group condemning the repression under former President Macky Sall’s rule in Senegal has spoken out against his arrival in Dakar on Friday to meet the Senegalese Head of State, as part of his campaign to lead the UN.