Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Islamic militants kill 12 Cameroonian soldiers in an attack near Lake Chad

“advanced weaponry they increasingly have at their disposal” and the “apparent alliance with powerful transnational criminal entities” as contributing factors to Monday's attack.

Ethiopia’s PM urges Tigray to nominate new leader

The nominee would replace Tigray’s interim President, Getachew Reda. Reda's differences with former leader Debretsion Gebremichael have split the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and led to fighting as armed soldiers loyal to Gebremichael take o...

Sudan’s Sovereign Council declares Khartoum free after expelling RSF

On Wednesday, Sudan’s Sovereign Council declared Khartoum free after expelling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the capital.

South Sudan arrests vice president as new civil war fears mount

South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country's civil war

Zimbabwe President removes army chief amid coup speculation

In recent months, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also shuffled the heads of police and intelligence service

Zimbabwe mourns the death of veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota

The 74-year-old was best known for exposing government corruption and launching what became the country’s most popular and critical independent newspaper.

Hundreds of Palestinians take part in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza

Their anger appears to have resurfaced after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza following a nearly two-month ceasefire.

Study finds dangerous chemicals in synthetic hair brands

US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, says the 10 products they looked at contain cancer-causing agents and unsafe levels of lead.

Egyptian entrepreneur merges luxury sports cars and boats

An Egyptian entrepreneur has designed watercraft that resemble luxury cars, making it feel like driving on water has become possible