Entries by Rédaction Africanews

White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

The @WhiteHouse account has already garnered more than 80,000 followers since launching on Tuesday with a short video montage of the President captioned ” America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”.

Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers

The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.

Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution

Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Missing Chapter in Human Evolution

Libya’s municipal elections: HNEC urges caution over unofficial results

As Liberty inches toward restoring local governance, HNEC’s call for patience and reliance on official data is a critical step in safeguarding election integrity—even amid considerable logistical and security challenges.

Uganda’s 2026 presidential race heats up

As anticipation builds, Museveni's campaign promises continuity, stability, and development, while the opposition is mounting a vigorous challenge, rallying for a new era in Uganda’s political landscape.

Mali: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement

The former prime minister was remanded in custody while awaiting trial.

Protest erupts in Ramallah in support of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Protesters gathered in Ramallah after a video showing far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating the Palestinian leader circulated on Friday.

Rescue efforts ongoing in Pakistan as death toll from flash floods rises to almost 400

Over 150 people were still missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Burner district on Tuesday, according to local officials.

UN condemns killing of 52 people in the DR Congo by ISIL-backed rebels

It says attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces targeted the Beni and Lubero territories of the eastern North Kivu province.

Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan

Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead.