Malians divided on response to surge in deadly violence
Malians in Bamako and members of civil society are calling for negotiations with armed groups in the north of the country after they claimed control of the town of Bourem
Sudan: UN human rights chief renews plea for talks, respect of intl legal obligations
This Friday, Sudan will mark five months of futility […] futile suffering, death, loss and destruction. Since the conflict began, the people of Sudan have been caught up in an endless cycle of violence generated by the Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Turk said on Sep. 12.
Nigerian singer, MohBad, dies at 27
Music executive Ovie delivered the heartbreaking news on X (formerly known as Twitter) on a fateful Tuesday evening, saying, "Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day. R.I.P."
Pics of the day: September 12, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
At least 5,000 dead, thousands more missing after Libya storm
Emergency workers have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the wreckage and it's feared the toll could spiral with 10,000 people reported still missing. The death toll in Derna alone is thought to exceed 5,300
Angola: Sonangol Receives 2nd Oil Tanker, Names It ‘Njinga Mbande’
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Oil company Sonangol officially received Tuesday in Mokpo, South Korea, the second Suezmax-type oil tanker with a capacity of one million barrels of oil, increasing the fleet from 10 to 11 ships.
‘A city of innovators’: Fashion exhibition showcases London’s ‘rebel’ designers
A new exhibition at London's Design Museum shines a spotlight on the young fashion designers who have made their name in the city. 'REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion' presents nearly 100 daring looks from alumni of the 'NEWGEN' initiative, run by the British Fashion Council since 1993.
Ethiopians mark Coptic new year amid persistent inflation
The streets are adorned with colourful stalls that offer a fleeting glimpse of the holiday spirit. Yet, beneath the festive facade, the prices of essential groceries such as onions, chickens, and spices reflect a harsh reality.
Expert says earthquake is a turning point for Morocco’s regional aspirations
The former president of Action Against Hunger says she believes Morocco's reluctance to accept help from France in the wake of the earthquake is a turning point in its international relations.
EU Commission defends its migration partnership with Tunisia
The European Commission defended on Tuesday in the face of criticism from MEPs the migration partnership signed in July with Tunisia, saying that cooperation with this country had led to an increase this year in boat interceptions and rescues.