Thousands of Palestinians return home to the destruction in north Gaza/in /by
They face the reality of bombed out homes, dire shortages of food supplies, lack of running water, and no electricity.
DRC president warns of “vigorous” military response to M23 rebel advance/in /by
Félix Tshisekedi also condemned the international community's “inaction” in the face of an “unprecedented worsening of the security situation”.
South Africa working to support its troops station in DR Congo/in /by
At least 13 of its soldiers, who are part of a SADC peacekeeping mission, have been killed in the conflict pitting Rwanda-back M23 rebels against the Congolese army and its allies.
Egypt and Kenya bolster ties; sign agreements/in /by
After touching down in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve deals with his Egyptian counterpart. They aim to boost trade, investment, education, and technological exchanges between the two nations.
M23 rebels tighten their hold on Goma/in /by
After M23 rebels captured swathes of Goma, a spokesperson for the group insisted that peace was their top priority. Residents, meanwhile, say they are lacking basic supplies since the group marched into the city.
Banki Livestock Market Reopens/in /by
After being destroyed by insurgents from Boko Haram, the Banki International Livestock market is officially back in business. The market is a meeting point for Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian herders.
Kenyan farmers file court case against seed sharing ban/in /by
In Kenya, some farmers are arguing that a 2012 law barring seed sharing has hampered efforts to improve the country’s seed system. More than a dozen farmers have filed a court case challenging the law.
Moscow unveils Lunar New Year metro train/in /by
Moscow launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year
At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan/in /by
The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital
Pics of the day: January 29, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.