Dutch King highlights Human Rights during state visit to Kenya/in /by
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has highlighted the importance of human rights during his state visit to Kenya
Rwanda genocide: appeal filed to charge Agathe Habyarimana in Tutsi genocide inquiry/in /by
The widow of former President Juvénal Habyarimana has been under investigation in France since 2008 for her alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity.
Niger withdraws from the International Organisation of La Francophonie/in /by
Niger announced on Monday its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie
Pics of the day: March 18, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Trump ends secret service protection for Biden’s adult children/in /by
The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail while in South Africa this week
Democratic Republic of Congo: UN Peacekeeping chief urges immediate ceasefire/in /by
The chief of United Nations peacekeeping has urged for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as tensions rise between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the DRC government, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and widespread displacement.
Nigeria: Concerns Over Nigeria’s N55tn Budget As Crude Output Deficit Hits 390,000bpd/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- There are growing concerns over the ability of the federal government to fully implement Nigeria's almost N55 trillion budget for 2025 as the deficit in the country's crude oil production benchmark of 2.06 million barrels per day climbed to over 390,000 bpd in February.
Kenya: KPC Starts Eviction of Pipeline Wayleave Encroachers Over Safety Concerns/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A multi-agency operation from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in partnership with the National Government Administrative Office (NGAO), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and Kenya Railways Corporation, has commenced the eviction of illegal settlers from pipeline wayleave land across the country.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Economy Would Have Collapsed Without Fuel Subsidy Removal – Senate Leader/in /by
[Premium Times] The senate leader said the removal of fuel subsidy was not a sudden decision by the Tinubu administration but a necessary step based on the policy direction already set by the 9th National Assembly.
Preserving Sierra Leone’s ancient Gara-tie dye craft/in /by
Abubakarr Koma is keeping alive the centuries-old art of Gara tie-dying, a vibrant tradition that tells stories through intricate patterns and vivid colors.