Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Princess Anne honors legacy of black South African WWI heroes

Black South African servicemen who lost their lives in non-combat roles while serving on the Allied side during World War I, and whose final resting places remain unknown, have been honored with a memorial that lists 1,772 names.

Belgian prison to release renowned Malian artist Rokia Traore

The Malian artist Rokia Traore, who was detained in Rome last year due to an international child custody battle and subsequently extradited to Belgium, is set to be released from a Belgian prison , according to local news agency, citing her legal repre...

Outrage in Italy over release of Libyan warlord due to legal error

Human rights organizations and opposition lawmakers in Italy expressed their anger on Wednesday after the country released a Libyan warlord due to a legal technicality.

Freed Spanish hostage arrives safely in Algiers

Gilbert Navarro, who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week, was released after a coalition of separatists in Mali negotiated his release.

Schools in Mayotte prepare to reopen after devastating Cyclone Chido

Teachers and administrative staff were called back to work on Monday as repairs to buildings are underway ahead of the start of classes next week.

The conflict in Congo is intensifying, causing more and more civilians to flee

The fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army has made thousands of civilians flee to the area around Goma, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

Demonstration against Trump’s anti-immigration policy in L.A.

Supporters of immigrant rights gathered in Los Angeles to oppose President Trump's mass deportation policies and executive orders.

Civilians flee as fighting between M23 and DRC army approaches Goma

Amid an uptick in fighting, the United Nations says more than 237,000 people have been forced from their homes in the eastern DRC since the start of the year.

Egypt vows to enforce Gaza ceasefire and end bloodshed

Egypt's President said on Wednesday that his country would "push with all its strength" to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza is fully implemented

Second day of extreme pollution in Sarajevo

A thick fog of pollution envelops Sarajevo for the second day. Experts are warning of the health risks associated with poor air quality.