‘Russia has a role to play in peacekeeping in the Middle East’ – says Bahrain’s King/in /by
“We reached an agreement to create an international peace conference, and Russia is the first country that I am asking to support this conference because, without Russia’s support, this conference has no value. And the same with (other) influential international countries. .."
Pics of the day: May 23, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
American caught in Congo failed coup was on vacation in Africa – Family/in /by
Thompson was among at least two other Americans who were named by the Congolese army as part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa ...
Kenya president meets with US House Speaker during state visit/in /by
William Ruto's three-day trip to the United States is the first official state visit by an African leader in more than 15 years,
Burna Boy to make Nollywood debut/in /by
The ‘African Giant’ crooner is set to make his debut as an executive producer in Black Mic Mac’s upcoming movie ‘3 Cold Dishes.’
DRC: Ally of President Tshisekedi elected head of parliament/in /by
Vital Kamerhe was elected president of the national assembly Wednesday, ending months of bickering and a threat by the President to dissolve parliament
Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui found dead on Mt Everest/in /by
“We have received a report that the research and rescue team have found the body of the Kenyan climber, while his guide remains missing. ..."
Rwanda’s president defends his country’s refugee track record/in /by
Addressing the Global Security Forum, Paul Kagame said his country has provided a "safe haven" for refugees for many years.
Iran’s supreme leader predicts Israel’s elimination as Hamas leader offers condolences/in /by
Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash along with six others. Offering his condolences, Haniyeh expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and leadership.
Tunisia sentences journalists to a year in prison for criticizing the government/in /by
The sentences come less than two weeks after both were arrested. They are among a broader group of journalists, activists and lawyers charged under Decree 54, a law criminalizing the dissemination of "fake news" aimed at harming public safety or national defense.