US holds separate talks with Russians to discuss a potential ceasefire/in /by
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/in /by
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’/in /by
[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/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Ghana and Morocco move to scrap visa requirements/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
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.
Uganda: Insurance Consortium Fuels Uganda’s Oil Sector/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Insurance Consortium for Oil and Gas Uganda (ICOGU) has emerged as a critical player in Uganda's rapidly evolving energy sector, providing tailored insurance solutions to address the unique risks associated with oil and gas exploration and production.
Ethiopia: Govt Raises Fuel Prices By Up to 11 Birr Per Liter Amid Widespread Shortages, Black Market Surge/in /by
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The government has increased the retail price of gasoil to 112.67 birr, representing an 11% rise.
A restored ancient museum palace showcases treasures from the Islamic world/in /by
In the ancient city of Fez, Morocco's oldest museum has reopened its doors allowing visitors to see Islamic arts and beautiful crafts reflecting the country's long history. The museum is set within a palace that has been restored in time for Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims.