Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Somali forces end a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants on a hotel

Somali security forces on Wednesday ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who launched the attack, officials said.

Motsepe re-elected as leader of African football

The 54 member federations of the Confederation of African Football — 12 of whom currently cannot host national-team games in international competitions — elected Motsepe by acclaim unopposed to have a second four-year term.

Goma reacts to prospect of Kinshasa-rebel dialogue brokered by Angola

Following a brief visit to Luanda by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi Tuesday, the Angolan presidency announced that it would try to broker direct talks between Kinshasa and the M23 rebels

Nigerian confirms 26 meningitis deaths following outbreak since January

The spread of the disease in the state of Kebbi began late January with over 200 suspected cases recorded, the state commissioner for health, Musa Ismail, told reporters in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.

UN’s Haiti human rights expert warns of dire situation

William O'Neill said there was not a day to lose in the battle against the ongoing gang violence.

EU’s new migration proposal reveals plans to step up deportations

The new plan would also create common regulations across the bloc so that immigration authorities can enforce a deportation order issued by another EU country.

TikTok moderator found dead in Kenya after being stranded for two years

It was unclear what caused her death, but colleagues say she had complained of fatigue and was “desperate to go back home.”

IMF approves $1.2 billion more for Egypt’s economic recovery

The funds are a fraction of the $8 billion bailout package agreed last Apiril

Fatoumata Maiga: A woman leading Mali’s fight for peace

You can't build peace in an environment of violence,” she says. “Our goal is to see how people can resolve their differences without using weapons.”