Entries by Rédaction Africanews

EAC and SADC expand team of mediators for the Congo conflict

The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expanded the team of mediators for the Congo conflict following a virtual meeting on Monday.

U.N. warns South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war

South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war, according to the top U.N. official in the country

South Africa’s President rejects Musk’s ‘white genocide’ claim

"In particular, we should challenge the completely false narrative that our country is a place where people of a certain race or culture are targeted for persecution."

U.S. and Russia continue ceasefire talks amid Ukraine escalation

U.S. and Russian officials are expected to continue talks on a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine following a round of discussions in Riyadh on Monday

Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery after Israel cut off aid

Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker with a lacy frill, matching her pink hoodie.

Morocco: How traditional clothing enhances the Eid festivities

In Morocco, traditional attire plays a vital role in the Eid celebrations. These garments are often custom-made and intricately embroidered, sometimes featuring gold and silk.

UN to scale down operations in Gaza amid escalating violence

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire are underway. Officials confirmed that Egypt has introduced a new proposal aimed at halting the fighting and resuming negotiations. However, with the conflict showing no signs of abating, the human...

UNAIDS urges action to prevent HIV crisis globally

Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years, unless ...

Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion

Women’s reproductive rights are up to be widely expanded in Sierra Leone as lawmakers debate the Safe Motherhood Bill, which would legalize abortion and give wider access to family planning and reproductive health services