Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Rwanda-backed rebels tighten control over Goma as regional leaders meet /in /by

Hopes for a ceasefire were pegged on a virtual summit of east African leaders convened by Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday. Kenya holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc of which both Kinshasa and Kigali are members

ECOWAS confirms exit of the Alliance of Sahel States from the regional bloc /in /by

The exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso was the culmination of a year-long process during which the regional bloc tried to avert their departure.

Meloni under investigation for alleged aid to Libyan warlord /in /by

Prosecutors have opened an investigation against Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni and two ministers for aiding a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC

Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over sextortion case that led to teen’s death /in /by

His extradition follows a growing crackdown on sextortion scams linked to Nigerian cybercriminals.

What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city? /in /by

The M23 group is one of about 100 armed factions vying for a foothold in eastern Congo, where a decades-long conflict has raged.

DRC demands action against Rwanda from the United Nations Security Council /in /by

The Council met on Tuesday for the second time in three days to discuss the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland’s Norse Heritage /in /by

Residents of Shetland in the UK celebrate their Viking heritage at the Up Helly Aa fire festival, held in Lerwick.

People in Kinshasa protest against Rwanda and the crisis in the eastern DRC /in /by

Demonstrators carrying flags swore allegiance to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels battled Congolese forces in Goma.

Thousands take to the streets to mark Niger’s departure from ECOWAS /in /by

The official departure from the West African body on Tuesday comes after Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali last year formed their own alliance, the Confederation of Sahel States.

Corneille Nangaa, DRC’s ex election boss turned rebel leader /in /by

Back in 2018, Corneille Nangaa organised the controversial vote that gave power to the DRC's current president. Now, he is the leader of a coalition of Congolese politicians and rebel groups fighting to overthrow him.