Entries by Rédaction Africanews

French judges dismiss genocide case against Habyarimana’s widow

In the dismissal order, the investigating judges said there was no evidence pinning Habyarimana as a genocide perpetrator, but only as a victim of a terror attack in which her husband - then President Juvenal Habyarimana - was killed

Israeli PM says negotiations to resume to end war in Gaza and free hostages

At the same time, he said he was still set on approving plans for defeating Hamas and capturing Gaza City.

DR Congo ex-advisor François Beya acquitted of assassination plot

A former special advisor to the DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has been acquitted by a military court.

2024 African Nations championship: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda reach quarter-finals

The delayed 2024 African Nations Championship is heading into the last eight with quarter-finals due to start on Friday. All three tournament co-hosts have advanced, each coming first in their respective groups.

UN chief calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid Israeli offensive

His plea came as Palestinians started fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of its planned offensive there.

Kabila faces $24B claim in DR Congo treason trial

The charges against Joseph Kabila include murder, rape, and torture linked to his alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

Kabila faces $24B claim in DR Congo treason trial

The charges against Joseph Kabila include murder, rape, and torture linked to his alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

Princess Kay of the Milky Way sculpted in butter for state fair tradition

Malorie Thorson braved a chilled booth as sculptor Gerry Kulzer carved her likeness from a 41-kilogram block of butter, a 60-year tradition at the Minnesota State Fair.

Princess Kay of the Milky Way sculpted in butter for state fair tradition

Malorie Thorson braved a chilled booth as sculptor Gerry Kulzer carved her likeness from a 41-kilogram block of butter, a 60-year tradition at the Minnesota State Fair.

UN chief renews calls for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel begins new operation

His plea came as Palestinians started fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of its planned offensive there.