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Pics of the day: October 30, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
DRC faces risk of violence and crisis as elections loom: ICG Report/in /by
The ICG warns that a badly-run election, coupled with violence that excludes many citizens from voting, could hinder the DRC's progress towards a more democratic future and economic stability.
King Charles III lands in Kenya for a state visit/in /by
King Charles III is in Kenya for a four-day trip, his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as king, underscoring his commitment to an organization that's been central to Britain’s global power and prestige since World War II.
Calls for apology and acknowledgment: King Charles faces pressure over colonial legacy/in /by
King Charles III's upcoming state visit to an African nation, his first since ascending to the throne, is being closely watched worldwide. It coincides with growing pressure on the UK and the royal family to reexamine their colonial history and publicly apologize for their role in the trans-Atlantic
Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award/in /by
Team of the year went to two treble winners - Manchester City in the men's category and their female counterparts for Barcelona.
SA president declares public holiday to celebrate Springbok win/in /by
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a public holiday in December in celebration of the Springboks' record win at the Rugby World Cup.
DRC top court confirms opposition leader’s Congolese nationality/in /by
The top court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed opposition leader, Moise Kitumbi's nationality, opening the path for him to stand in December's presidential election.
UN says record 6.9 million people internally displaced in the DR Congo/in /by
In a new report, the International Office for Migration says the number of internally displaced people in the DR Congo has reached a record high of 6.9 million.
ECOWAS chief, German chancellor meet in Abuja/in /by
The two leaders also discussed strengthening economic ties between Berlin and ECOWAS
UNESCO says demand for African fashion is skyrocketing/in /by
Currently valued at $15.5 billion worth of exports annually, the earnings from the continent’s fashion industry could triple over a decade with the right investment and infrastructure, according to the United Nations cultural body