Putin says Russian economy is growing despite heavy sanctions
President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the Russian economy is growing despite heavy international sanctions and the country has expanded economic ties with countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as he sought to court investors.
Pics of the day: June 7, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
DRC ‘thwarted coup’ trial gets underway in Kinshasa
Three US citizens were among the more than 50 people who appeared before a military court in Kinshasa on Friday.
Sudan: RSF kills at least 100 in attack on village – activists say
Women, children, and elderly were among the victims in the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on Wad al-Noura village in Gezira, Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur province,
WATCH: Global Pizza Masters compete at Buenos Aires Championship
Pizza chefs from 14 countries competed in the World Pizza Championship in Buenos Aires, showcasing their skills in categories like "Argentine Mozzarella Pizza," "Gourmet Pizza," and the crowd-favorite "Acrobatics Freestyle."
Pink diamond expected to sell for $10 million at NYC auction
A rare pink diamond is expected to fetch around $10 million when it is auctioned in New York next week. The Eden Rose ring has never been up for auction before.
Amanda Knox ‘surprised’ by slander verdict and planning appeal
Court found she had falsely accused falsely accused Congolese bar owner Patrick Lumumba of murdering her British flatmate in an earlier case.
South African opposition parties begin talks on the ANC’s unity plan
Senior officials of the main opposition Democratic Alliance, or DA, will meet on Monday to discuss the centrist party's approach to the negotiations.
Detroit-based East African restaurant finalist for top US restaurateur award
Burundi refugee couple launched Baobab Fare as a pop-up in 2017 and it became a full-blown eatery in 2021.
Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says
Leaders in many conflict areas are more interested in power and political rivalries than in listening to the needs of their people, improving their lives and ending the fighting, the United Nations humanitarian chief told The Associated Press.