Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Germany’s refugee programme freeze leaves asylum-seekers stranded in Kenya /in /by

The new coalition of German chancellor Friedrich Merz froze the country's participation in a United Nations refugee resettlement programme.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protests held across Greece over Gaza war /in /by

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Sunday as part of nationwide protests calling for an end to the war in Gaza.

Hundreds join funeral procession for Al Jazeera reporter Mohamed Qreiqeh /in /by

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Gaza City on Monday for the funeral procession of Al Jazeera correspondent Mohamed Qreiqeh, who was killed in an Israeli strike in the territory.

WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat /in /by

Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season.

Nepal holds first Pride rally since major funding cuts /in /by

Hundreds of people marched through Kathmandu on Sunday in Nepal’s annual pride rally, the first to be held since a major reduction in overseas funding.

Iran: power cuts, water shortages, and a looming disaster /in /by

Authorities in Iran have mandated that numerous government offices and public institutions across 16 of the country's 31 provinces, including Tehran, stay closed on Wednesday.

DRC: More than 3 million displaced people have returned home, UN says /in /by

New UN data also shows the humanitarian situation in the DRC remains dire.

Kenyan startup signvrse pioneers AI-powered sign language translation /in /by

In a Nairobi innovation hub, a startup is turning science fiction into reality by translating spoken and written words into Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) using AI and motion-captured avatars.

Australia PM says country will recognise Palestinian state /in /by

Australia’s government has also criticized plans announced in recent days by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a fresh, sweeping military offensive in Gaza