Putin defends Russia’s role in Syria, denies failure
Russia’s military presence in Syria, including its air and naval bases, remains central to its regional strategy, with Putin reiterating that Moscow’s long-term goals align with maintaining stability and influence in the Middle East.
Chagos Islands: Mauritius questions agreement with UK
Under the deal, the U.K.-U.S. naval and bomber base on the largest of the islands, Diego Garcia, would remain under U.K. control for at least 99 years.
D-8 Summit: Leaders Address Gaza, Syria instability
In his opening remarks, el-Sissi warned that Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, its spillover into Lebanon, and recent developments in Syria "will have repercussions that will affect everyone, politically and economically."
Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced for extorting France star
A judge had ordered Mathias Pogba and five other men to stand trial following an investigation into whether Pogba was the target of extortion by his brother Mathias and childhood friends in 2022
Pics of the day: December 19, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Ex-Minister sentenced to five years for corruption in Guinea
Diané, who served under ex-President Alpha Condé from 2015 to 2021, must also pay a $58.5 million fine, and his properties in Conakry and Kankan, along with his bank accounts, will be seized by the state.
Activists and families protest unlawful deaths of children in Rio
NGO Rio de Paz held a protest on Copacabana beach on Wednesday demanding answers from the state government on violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro.
Eskom reports R55 billion loss, predicts profit by 2025
the embattled utility is optimistic about its future, forecasting a profit of over R10 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025
Macron surveys cyclone damage in Mayotte
Macron boarded a helicopter for an aerial appraisal of the damage and then headed to the hospital to meet with medical staff and patients. A member of the medical staff told him some people hadn't had a drink of water for 48 hours
Cities worldwide illuminate the festive spirit for Christmas
The end of November saw the lights being turned on one of the world's most iconic streets, the Champs-Elysees in Paris, where revellers gathered and cheered at the spectacle.