Football stars bring culture to the forefront at the 2023 AFCON/in /by
This season's tournament stands out for its infusion of flair and ceremony, as teams deliberately pay homage to their diverse cultural identities long before the first whistle blows.
Israel: Demonstrations held outside Hague court/in /by
The International Court of Justice opened hearings on Thursday into South Africa's allegation that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in its war with Hamas.
S’Africa’s court request for order halting Israel’s offensive in Gaza cast light on its own histo/in /by
"This conflict is happening against the backdrop of an Israel state that many international human rights organization called an apartheid state. You know, you have Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch that have called Israel an apartheid state, which is a crime under international law.."
Pics of the day: January 10, 2023/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Israeli war in Gaza: Leaders of Egypt, Jordan and Palestinian Authority meet to discuss/in /by
Israel’s offensive has killed more than 23,200 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. About two-thirds of the dead are women and children, health officials say. The death toll does not distinguish between combatants and civilians.
Angola: Government Assesses Process of Withdrawing Fuel Subsidies/in /by
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, said on Wednesday in Luanda that the Angolan government is organising the process of withdrawing price subsidies in different sectors, including fuel.
Lots of barriers hindering our work in Gaza, Sudan, and Ethiopia – WHO laments/in /by
“Fighting is affecting access to health facilities, either through damage or destruction, roadblocks and other obstacles. According to a multiagency report, 61 health facilities have been fully damaged, and 39 partially damaged as a result of the recent conflict in Amhara.” Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus
Palestinians gather in Ramallah’s Mandela Square to thank South Africa for ICJ case/in /by
"We believe that many countries felt our pain, but South Africa decided to put it materially in paper...and filed a case," said Ramallah Mayor Issa Kassis. The filing argues that Israeli acts which are allegedly “genocidal in character” include the killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
AFCON 2024: Excitement builds in Ivory Coast ahead of kick-off/in /by
Legendary Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, one of six arenas for the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Excitement builds in Côte d'Ivoire as the event approaches, drawing eager anticipation from across Africa.
Al-Shabab fighters kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter – Somali officials/in /by
The helicopter made an emergency landing in Xindheere village an area controlled by the fighters in Galgudug region of the Galmudug state. The national broadcaster SNTV reported on Wednesday (Jan.10), the army launched a rescue operation.