Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kony Case: ICC hearing over Ugandan rebel leader to proceed in absentia

ICC appeals judges gave their final greenlight for a confirmation of charges hearing in the case against Joseph Kony.

OECD revises forecast, projects slowdown in global economic growth

A new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is projecting a slowdown in global growth.

Lisbon art installation highlights the suffering of Gaza’s children

The action was organised by civil society groups to mark International Children’s Day that in Portugal is celebrated on 1 June.

DRC: M23 rebels executed at least 21 civilians in Goma, Human Rights Watch says

The killings took place on 22 and 23 February in the rebel-controlled capital of North Kivu, according to HRW.

Vast dust cloud from the Sahara Desert blankets much of the Caribbean en route to the US

A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert settled over the Caribbean on Monday, as it made its way from Africa to the United States.

Ancelotti whips Brazil into shape ahead of Ecuador showdown

Carlo Ancelotti already has most of his squad and is starting the first training session as new coach to qualify for the South American qualifiers.

Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mecca ahead of start of Hajj

With the annual Hajj pilgrimage beginning on Wednesday, Muslim worshippers are starting to arrive in the Saudi city of Mecca. This year, two million people are expected to complete the holy pilgrimage, that makes up one of the five pillars of Islam.

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock to lead UN General Assembly

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock was elected by secret ballot Monday to be President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 80th session.

UN, Iran, and Egypt hold talks as nuclear enrichment ramps up

Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders met in Cairo on Monday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is further increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.

Ukraine and Russia agree to a prisoner swap — but made little headway beyond that

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed Monday's second round of direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia as "very, very momentous".