US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, made the comments to reporters in Ghana at the second annual African Maritime Forces Summit, or AMFS.
Death toll from floods rises in Kenya as evacuations continue
At least 179 people among them 15 children, have been killed in devastating flooding triggered by heavy rains in Kenya, the government spokesperson said ednesday (May. 1st).
New form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak
"We're in a new phase of mpox," said Dr. Placide Mbala-Kingebeni, the lead researcher of the study, who said it will soon be submitted to a journal for publication.
Tourists and staff evacuated from Kenya’s flood Maasai Mara national reserve
More than 180 people have died across Kenya since mid-March as above-average rainfall causes widespread flooding and destruction.
Pics of the day: May 2, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Paris Olympics: Pro-Palestinian protesters demand Israel’s participation be limited as was Russia’s
Citing the example of Russian athletes, who will be competing at the Olympics under a neutral flag and with no Russian government officials allowed at the Games, protesters said the International Olympic Committee should apply the same protocol for Israeli athletes.
May Day: South African workers march in support of Palestinians
Large crowds of ANC supporters took part in a solidarity march in support of Palestine Wednesday (May.1 st) in Cape Town. They later gathered at the Athlone Stadium for a May Day rally hosted by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu).
May Day: South African workers march in support of the Palestinians
Large crowds of ANC supporters took part in a solidarity march in support of Palestine Wednesday (May.1 st) in Cape Town. They later gathered at the Athlone Stadium for a May Day rally hosted by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu).
Tunisia: Unless “conditions” are met, main opposition coalition to boycott presidential polls
Tunisia’s main opposition coalition says it won’t take part in the upcoming presidential election unless political opponents are freed and judicial independence is restored.
Gaza: Turkey joins South Africa in genocide case against Israel
srael fervently denies that its actions - which have included attacks on hospitals, ambulances and blockade of humanitarian aid amount to a breach of the Genocide Convention