While some Goma residents re-open businesses, others flee
Days after M23 rebels marched into Goma, they have ordered residents to re-open their businesses. While some residents say life is returning to normal, there is no electricity in the city; others have fled in the wake of the violence.
Uganda records first Ebola death since 2023 outbreak ended
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, the first fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. The health ministry is tracing 44 contacts and urges vigilance.
Mission 300 Summit: Lighting Up Africa {Business Africa}
At a summit in Tanzania, Global and African leaders commit to funding and reforms aimed at bringing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 while Rwanda discovers 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu. The discovery sparks debates over its potential economic benefits versus environmental risks
Hamas frees eight more hostages, Israel delays prisoner release
Hamas has freed Israeli soldier Agam Berger, two Israeli civilians and five Thai workers as part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in return, but has delayed the move.
Rwanda defends support for M23 rebels
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda is ready for "confrontation," rejecting growing criticism over its support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo
Ghana formalises debt restructuring with official creditors
The reworking of its debt has been a long-standing issue for the gold and cocoa-producing country, since it defaulted on most of its external borrowing in 2022.
Former South Africa President Zuma’s daughter is arrested on terrorism charges
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is also a member of the South African Parliament, is accused of inciting violence during riots in July 2021 which led to the deaths of more than 350 people.
Pics of the day: January 30, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Succès Masra urges dialogue and unity in Chad
Succès Masra, leader of Les Transformateurs party, announced his readiness to work with the government for Chad's stability and development
Thousands of Palestinians return home to the destruction in north Gaza
They face the reality of bombed out homes, dire shortages of food supplies, lack of running water, and no electricity.