After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers/in /by
The coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in haste to quit West Africa's regional bloc without following its rules of exit, the body said Thursday as its ministers met to deliberate on growing division and political tension in the region.
Bosnia marks the passing of unidentified migrants with marble gravestones/in /by
The bodies of drowned migrants were pulled from the Drina River marking Bosnia's border with Serbia.
Pics of the day: February 8, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
SA president defends ANC record in annual State of the Nation address/in /by
His speech comes as polls suggest the ruling party could lose its majority for the first time, in elections to be held later this year.
US and Kenyan defence ministers highlight importance of security partnership/in /by
The meeting follows the signing last September of a framework on defence cooperation between the two countries.
Middle East conflict hits Africa and analysts examine impacts of African States’ exit from ECOWAS/in /by
The ECOWAS treaty requires a one-year notice period before a member state ceases to be part of the community. The implications on freedom of movement and goods remain uncertain, raising concerns about potential border issues and visa systems.
A total solar eclipse is on its way to North America/in /by
A total solar eclipse is on the horizon in North America. On April 8, the sun will play hide-and-seek in parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, turning day into night for nearly 4 minutes and 28 seconds, twice as long as the total solar eclipse that darkened U.S. skies in 2017.
Ivory Coast secures AFCON final berth with victory over DR Congo/in /by
Ivory Coast's triumph over DR Congo ignited jubilant scenes across the nation as they clinched a spot in the AFCON final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Crises in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger prompt emergency ECOWAS meeting/in /by
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened an emergency meeting to address pressing issues across the region. Among the key concerns are the political turmoil in Senegal and ongoing tensions with military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
DRC: Thousands flee homes as fighting intensifies in Goma/in /by
Thousands of people are fleeing their homes in the towns and villages surrounding Goma as clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels escalate, seeking refuge in the bustling city, where the conflict has also reached unsettling proportions.