Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ethiopia: US Department of State report points to dire state of human rights

The report paints a grim picture of the state of human rights in the country, where some fighting still continues.

Gabon: amnesty granted for 2023 coup and 2019 conspiracy attempts

In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Gabon’s Council of Ministers has adopted a sweeping amnesty order covering participants in the 2023 coup and a failed 2019 uprising.

British soldiers use sex workers in Kenya despite ban

”The findings of the Service Inquiry I commissioned conclude that transactional sex is still happening in Kenya at a low to moderate level. It should not be happening at all”, said General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, in a press release...

Ugandan opposition files petition to quash legislation allowing military courts to try civilians

Uganda's main opposition party, the National Unity Platform has filed a case in the constitutional court to nullify a new law that reinstates the right of military tribunals to try civilians.

Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks

The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution.

Russia limits Telegram and WhatsApp calls over security dispute

The restrictions, in place since August 11, mean Telegram voice calls barely work and WhatsApp calls produce distorted or no sound. Other functions like messaging remain unaffected.

Nigeria’s Air Force strikes decimate terrorists: 592 Killed, 200 vehicles destroyed in 8 months

Nigeria’s military has eliminated 592 terrorists in the northeastern state of Borno over the past eight months, marking a significant escalation in the fight against Boko Haram and Daesh-linked militants.

Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan

Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions.

Israeli chief of staff approves “main” outline of attack plan for Gaza

The IDF chief of staff approved the "main concept" of an attack plan that would see the Israeli military attempt to bring Gaza City fully under its control.