Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Thomas Sankara’s mausoleum opens to honor revolutionary leader

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré designed the memorial in Ouagadougou in tribute to Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader.

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off threats

Iran’s president said his country will continue talks with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not withdraw from its rights because of U.S. threats.

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 crew members

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

Pope Leo calls for peace in Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine at the end of his inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV offers a message of love and unity in inaugural Mass

Trump to speak with Putin, then Zelenskyy, to push for Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries, about ending the war in Ukraine.

DRC: M23 rebels expel civilians to Rwanda

Thousands of people believed to be illegals from Rwanda were expelled by the M23 from the key major town of Goma on Saturday.

UN humanitarian chief dismisses US alternative aid plan for Gaza

The UN has voiced firm opposition to the plan, citing concerns over its impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Global hunger worsened in 2024, affecting 295 mln people: UN report

Global food insecurity and malnutrition continued to worsen in 2024, with 295 million people suffering from acute hunger across 53 countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its partners said in a report released on Friday.

They once lived the ‘gangster life.’ Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya’s slums

Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission.
Now, they grow food, feed neighbourhood children and run other projects.

Kyiv residents share mixed views on first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Kyiv residents had mixed opinions on Friday about the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Vsevolod Shal, a local resident, expressed his approval of the prisoner swap, saying that it's "essential."