Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa/in /by
More than 45,000 hens have been slaughtered, burnt and buried in southern Mozambique. According to officials, the action was is aimed at preventing the spread of bird flu.
Chad: Amnesty calls for “justice” one year after bloody demonstration/in /by
The families of the victims of the crackdown on a demonstration against the extension of military rule in Chad, which left more than 100 people dead a year ago, are "still waiting for justice", Amnesty International deplored on Friday.
DR Congo lists 24 provisional candidates for December elections/in /by
The definitive list of candidates will be published on November 18, on the eve of the official opening of an electoral campaign that began de facto several weeks ago.
Central African Republic ex-militia leader released by ICC/in /by
The International Criminal Court said on Thursday that it had released a former militia leader in the Central African Republic and is dropping all charges against him.
Kenya: four dead in stampede before public holiday celebrations/in /by
"Several people (...) were injured and taken to the Kericho County referral hospital (...) In the said hospital, four unidentified women were confirmed dead",
Escape attempt by ousted president Mohamed Bazoum foiled, says military/in /by
Niger's military leaders say they have foiled an attempt by ousted president Mohamed Bazoum to escape their custody on Thursday.
Senegal: navy intercepts two migrant boats/in /by
Two boats carrying illegal migrants on Wednesday were intercepted by a Senegalese navy patrol off the coast of Senegal.
Pics of the day: October 19, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Dyhan Cardoso: From Brazilian Favela to American Ballet Dreams/in /by
Dyhan's life was forever transformed when he was selected to join the American Atlanta Ballet company in Georgia. It was an audition held in September in Belo Horizonte that ultimately paved the way for his remarkable journey.
South African President and Dutch Royals Foster Diplomacy and Address Global Conflicts/in /by
Their majesties were on a state visit at the invitation of the president to focus on strengthening the ties and partnership between the Netherlands and South Africa.