Pics of the day: January 20, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump/in /by
Once a sceptic who said a few years ago that Bitcoin “ seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.
South African Police let illegal gold mining ringleader escape/in /by
Extensive investigations and tracing operations are underway to find those officials who aided his escape between Shaft 11 and the Stilfontein police holding cells,”
Nigeria: PDP Blames Niger Tanker Explosion Tragedy On APC Govt/in /by
[Vanguard] The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sympathized with victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion which resulted in the death of over 85 Nigerians with many injured at Dikko Junction along Dikko-Maje Minna Road, in Niger State on Saturday.
Seven killed in clash between soldiers and Illegal miners at AngloGold Ashanti site/in /by
According to the military, a group of around 60 miners allegedly armed with "pump-action guns and homemade weapons" forced their way into the AngloGold Ashanti site and exchanged fire with soldiers, leading to the deadly response.
South African Police launch manhunt for escaped Illegal mining kingpin/in /by
Authorities revealed that "Tiger" escaped custody during the police operation, reportedly aided by corrupt officials. An investigation is underway to track down those who helped facilitate his escape.
Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return/in /by
Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.
Trump pledges series of Day 1 executive orders on eve of inauguration/in /by
Supporters gathered in downtown Washington for a “Make America Great” victory celebration, and cheered as Trump said he’d take quick action on everything from cracking down on the U.S.-Mexico border to promoting oil drilling, reining in the federal workforce and eradicating diversity programs
Watch Israeli hostages’ tearful reunion with families after ceasefire/in /by
Three Israelis, including Romi Gonen, were freed and reunited with their families amid celebrations, as a ceasefire begins, hoping to end the 15-month conflict.
TikTok restores service in the US/in /by
The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has restored its service on Sunday after going dark for around 12 hours in the face of an impending ban in the US.