Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN mission to Haiti extended for another six months

The gang violence in Haiti shows no sign of slowing down. Last week, an estimated 27 000 people were displaced from their homes in Haiti's central region following armed attacks. The UN mission (BINUH) is hoped to help strengthen political stability an...

Morocco’s oases struggle to survive amid growing desertification

In the Moroccan town of Skoura, a once-thriving oasis is facing an uncertain future. Known for its fertile land and steady water supply, the Skoura Oasis is now drying up as desertification intensifies.

Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels

Foreign ministers from Egypt and Israel joined EU officials in Brussels on Monday for the fifth EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting. It was the first such gathering since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli military respons...

Almost 300 killed in wave of violence in Sudan’s North Kordofan

A new wave of violence has erupted in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, with activists reporting that almost 300 people have been killed in attacks that began over the weekend.

Al-Shabab fighters seize central Somali town, displacing thousands

Fighters of the al-Qaeda-linked group captured the town of Tardo in the central Hiiran region.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal reached within 50 days

The US president made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Cameroon: Mixed reactions in Yaoundé after Biya announces bid for another term

Paul Biya announced on Sunday he would seek re-election for another presidential term.

DRC: More than 300,000 civil servants eligible to new retirement plan

The long-awaited retirement of civil servants could finally resume, the Congolese government spokesperson announced on Monday.

Dozens of migrants held for ransom by criminal gang in Libya released from captivity

More than 100 migrants, including five women, have been freed from captivity after being held for ransom by a gang in eastern Libya, the country's attorney general said on Monday.

Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy: higlight of his presidential tenure

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who served the nation twice as both a military leader and a democratic president, has passed away at the age of 82, according to his press secretary on Sunday.