Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri is reportedly hiding in a neighbourhood of the Togolese capital, according to Reuters and Jeune Afrique.
Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The caftan has become a national symbol of identity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride in Morocco.
Videos. Pix of the Day: December 10, 2025
Africanews samples a selection of the day's most striking images
French footballer Paul Pogba announces investment in camel-racing team
Once the world's most expensive footballer, Paul Pogba is now on the lookout for the world's most expensive camel: the French midfielder just started investing in the camel racing team Al Haboob.
Ghana condemns ‘inhumane’ treatment of travellers at Israel airport
Ghana's foreign ministry said it would summon officials from the Israeli Embassy in Accra early on Wednesday after seven Ghanaian travellers were detained at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Danish Queen Mary makes official visit to Kenya
The queen of Denmark arrived in Kenya for a three-day official visit on Tuesday night. It is the second African country the Danish royal is visiting in two months, following a visit to Egypt for a reception hosted by the Danish Embassy in Cairo.
Two of Trump’s peace deals at risk as fighting conitinues
At least two of several agreements aimed at ending global conflicts that President Donald Trump has hailed as evidence of his negotiating prowess are in trouble and at risk of collapsing.
M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern Congo, threatening peace deal with Rwanda
A spokesperson for the rebel group said on X that Uvira had been "liberated" by AFC/M23 forces.
Reindeer Lars, hand-raised in UK, joins herd and prepares for Christmas
A UK reindeer farm has hand raised Lars, a calf born in May, after his mother lacked milk. Now part of the herd, he is preparing for Christmas events.
UN marks 10th anniversary of day of genocide prevention and commemoration
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting focusing on strengthening resolve and efforts to combat genocide and other atrocities against humanity, in order to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.