Sarkozy faces 10 Years in prison in Libyan campaign trial/in /by
After ten weeks of trial, French financial prosecutors are set to present their case against former President Nicolas Sarkozy and three ex-ministers
EAC and SADC expand team of mediators for the Congo conflict/in /by
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expanded the team of mediators for the Congo conflict following a virtual meeting on Monday.
U.N. warns South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war/in /by
South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war, according to the top U.N. official in the country
South Africa’s President rejects Musk’s ‘white genocide’ claim/in /by
"In particular, we should challenge the completely false narrative that our country is a place where people of a certain race or culture are targeted for persecution."
Pics of the day: March 25, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
U.S. and Russia continue ceasefire talks amid Ukraine escalation/in /by
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to continue talks on a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine following a round of discussions in Riyadh on Monday
Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery after Israel cut off aid/in /by
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker with a lacy frill, matching her pink hoodie.
Morocco: How traditional clothing enhances the Eid festivities/in /by
In Morocco, traditional attire plays a vital role in the Eid celebrations. These garments are often custom-made and intricately embroidered, sometimes featuring gold and silk.
UN to scale down operations in Gaza amid escalating violence/in /by
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire are underway. Officials confirmed that Egypt has introduced a new proposal aimed at halting the fighting and resuming negotiations. However, with the conflict showing no signs of abating, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire.
UNAIDS urges action to prevent HIV crisis globally/in /by
Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years, unless the support is reinstated.