Congo military releases 2 Kenya Airways staffers held for 2 weeks
The staffers' detention had led Kenya Airways to suspend flights to Congo, but the state-owned airline said flights would resume Wednesday.
Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Easter [No Comment]
The church, surrounded by a lush forest, is considered by many to be a serene and sacred place.
Pics of the day: May 6, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Counting begins in Chad Presidential election
The ballot featured 10 candidates, including one woman. With over 8 million registered voters in a country of more than 17 million
Kenyan president pledges aid and reconstruction in response to floods
The president also outlined long-term solutions to prevent future flooding disasters. He emphasized his flagship 'Affordable Housing' project, which aims to provide 20,000 houses for Nairobi residents in informal settlements
Kenyan government distributes food aid to people displaced by floods
The Interior Ministry says it has begun setting up camps in various parts of the country to host those displaced by the flooding.
Mozambique’s ruling party names new leader ahead of elections
Provincial governor, law graduate, and former radio announcer, Daniel Chapo, is a relatively unknown politician.
Panic in Rafah as Israel drops warning of imminent offensive in leaflets across town
"We are a people today who only have God (to help us). We have no shelter, no food, no water, none of that. We were promised by the Israeli army and the international community that Rafah will be protected and that is why we came to Rafah, but regrettably they informed us of the evacuation or else,.
South Africa: Jo’burg town hall blamed for deadly fire
A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the rundown apartment block at least four years before the blaze.
Biden administration rebuilt refugee programmes after Trump-era cuts
A Congolese family are welcomed into their new home in South Carolina as part of a refugee resettlement programme.