U.S. airstrikes kill key Houthi leaders amid escalating tensions
President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthi group in Yemen, as the U.S. escalates its military operations in the Middle East.
Protesters clash with police in Istanbul over mayor’s arrest
His imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender from the next presidential race, currently scheduled for 2028
Angola ends mediation role in the DRC-Rwanda conflict amid failed talk
Angola has announced its decision to end its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict involving the M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, citing a series of failed negotiations and external interference.
US holds separate talks with Russians to discuss a potential ceasefire
U.S. negotiators worked on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Each side has accused the other of undermining efforts to reach a pause in the 3-year-old war.
Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe
She beat six other candidates in the vote in Greece on Thursday, including the head of world track and field, the head of international cycling and a member of Jordan's royal family.
South Sudan: ‘I Was Responsible for What Was Beneath the Surface – Not Above’
[JusticeInfo.net] Using maps, drilling data, and technical explanations, Alexandre Schneiter, the former CEO of Lundin Oil, tried to distance himself from responsibility for war crimes around Block 5A, an oil extraction site located in a territory that is now in South Sudan. But the prosecutor's questions were not just about what was beneath the surface, but also about what the company knew - and did - when the civil war raged above the oil fields.
Pics of the day: March 24, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Ghana and Morocco move to scrap visa requirements
The two nations also committed to expanding cooperation in agribusiness, tourism, and security, following discussions between Ablakwa and Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil.
Casualties after Israel bombs hospital in Gaza’s south
The strike hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing two and injuring several others, according to authorities
Cybercrime crackdown: 306 arrested in Africa-wide operation
Between November 2024 and February 2025, Operation Red Card targeted cross-border fraud networks exploiting mobile banking, investment platforms, and messaging apps, with more than 5,000 victims identified.