Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Stolen Iraqi artefacts returned from Italy /in /by

On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome

M23 rebels in DR Congo vow to march all the way to the capital /in /by

The group’s announcement came hours after President Felix Tshisekedi called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion.

DRC troops said to have surrendered to M23, escorted to training camp /in /by

The M23 says soldiers who no longer wanted to fight, would be allowed to return to civilian life, but that some were ready to join the group.

Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy /in /by

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

France hands over last army base in Chad /in /by

Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.

Watch: Emotional return for Israeli soldier Agam Berger, freed in third prisoner exchange /in /by

Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

While some Goma residents re-open businesses, others flee /in /by

Days after M23 rebels marched into Goma, they have ordered residents to re-open their businesses. While some residents say life is returning to normal, there is no electricity in the city; others have fled in the wake of the violence.

Uganda records first Ebola death since 2023 outbreak ended /in /by

A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, the first fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. The health ministry is tracing 44 contacts and urges vigilance.

Mission 300 Summit: Lighting Up Africa {Business Africa} /in /by

At a summit in Tanzania, Global and African leaders commit to funding and reforms aimed at bringing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 while Rwanda discovers 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu.
The discovery sparks debates over its potential economic b...

Hamas frees eight more hostages, Israel delays prisoner release /in /by

Hamas has freed Israeli soldier Agam Berger, two Israeli civilians and five Thai workers as part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in return, but has delayed the move.