Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Dozens killed in latest mine accident at illegal mine in Mali

Officials said the victims had climbed into the open-pit left by industrial miners in the hope of finding small pieces of gold.

FIFA Club World Cup trophy arrives in Egypt

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has arrived in Cairo, home city of SC Al Ahly. The trophy is currently on a five-month long tour to visit all the competing clubs' home cities before the start of the tournament in June.

Cheers and confusion as M23 rebels enter Bukavu city centre

The M23 rebel group reached Bukavu, regional capital of South Kivu, on Saturday. It is the second regional capital to fall under the control of the rebels since they took up arms again against the government in 2022.

Former Mauritian prime minister arrested in money-laundering probe

The state-run Financial Crimes Commission on Sunday confirmed his arrest following searches at different locations, including his residence.

Russia: foreign ambassadors mark one-year anniversary of opposition leader Navalny’s death

Ambassadors from the UK and the US in Moscow brought flowers to the grave of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Sunday. The day marks one year since Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony.

UN chief warns DRC conflict risks escalating into a regional war

Speaking at the AU summit, Antonio Guterres called for talks saying there was no military solution to the fighting.

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister wins AUC Chair race

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf has won the race to become the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission

White South Africans rally at U.S. embassy in support of Trump

On Saturday, a group of white South Africans gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, showing support for former President Donald Trump

Jay-Z and Diddy lawsuit dropped

A woman who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has dropped her civil lawsuit

Panic in Bukavu as rebels take control of key airport in eastern Congo

The city of Bukavu is in turmoil as M23 and AFC rebel groups have seized control of Kavumu airport