Rwandan defense forces incursion into DRC, authorities say
Tuesday, October 24, in a tweet, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya published some drone images, which appear to indicate incursions by the Rwandan armed forces into the city of Tongo and Rutshuru in North Kivu, in the east of the DRC to support elements of the M23.
US warns businesses of risks in Uganda, citing anti-LGBTQ law
The advisory was issued by the U.S. Departments of State, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Medical students champion organ donation diversity
Inequities in organ transplantation remain a pressing concern, particularly in communities of color.
Donald Trump compares himself Nelson Mandela as he rails against criminal charges
Donald Trump has compared himself to Nobel Peace laureate, Nelson Mandela, as he rants about the criminal charges against him.
DRC: at least 20 dead in an attack attributed to the ADF
At least twenty civilians were killed on Monday night in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in an attack attributed to the ADF rebels, affiliated to the Islamic State group, local sources said.
Liberia: official results for 1st round of elections expected on Tuesday
In Liberia, the Electoral Commission is expected to announce the final results of the October 10 general elections this Tuesday according to several local sources.
Nigeria’s top court hears appeal to quash Tinubu’s victory in February poll
Nigeria's Supreme Court has heard an appeal by the opposition to overturn President Tinubu's victory in the February election.
US suspends non-humanitarian assistance to Gabon in response to coup
"We will resume our assistance at the same time as concrete actions are taken by the transition government to establish a democratic regime," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.
Pics of the day: October 23, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Brazil’s drought exposes ancient rock engravings on banks of Amazon River
Brazil’s worst drought in more than a century has exposed dozens of ancient rock engravings along the Amazon River.