Uganda’s supreme court halts civilian prosecutions in military courts/in /by
Uganda's highest court declared that the trial of civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, ordering an immediate halt to any ongoing prosecutions.
Kenya: Farmers use bioherbicide to fight crop-killing ‘witchweed’/in /by
Striga clings to the roots of maize and other staple crops, draining them of essential nutrients and water. Around 30-40 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are affected by the weed, with losses amounting to nearly $7 billion annually according to the WFP
Severe food and water shortages threaten displaced Congolese amid escalating violence/in /by
The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Congo said basic services are largely paralyzed in Goma, a humanitarian hub critical for more than 6 million people displaced by the conflict.
Air rash in Washington: Russian passport holders among victims/in /by
Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least three Russian passport holders were among the victims of the recent air crash in Washington, DC.
Madrid to play City in Champions League knockout playoffs amid Vinicius rumors/in /by
Man City, the 2023 champion, will host the first leg on Feb. 11 or 12 and the return game in Madrid is on Feb. 18 or 19. Madrid won a record-extending 15th European title last season
Egypt urges complete Israeli exit from southern Lebanon/in /by
Egypt's foreign minister stated during his visit to Lebanon that a complete "Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon" is essential.
Mali: Several gold prospectors swallowed up in a mine collapse/in /by
"the women (gold panners) were numerous in an excavation looking for gold, and the excavation was surrounded by a dike which gave way and the water came in with the mud and engulfed the women . "
Pics of the day: January 31, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
2 associates of Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot/in /by
Olivier Boko , a businessman and long-time friend of President Patrice Talon , and Oswald Homeky , a former sports minister, were found guilty of "conspiracy against state security" and "corruption of a public official" by the financial crimes and terrorism court in the capital, Cotonou.
Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid DR Congo conflict/in /by
"I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologise if this came across that way,"