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Kenya’s Mau Mau veterans seek royal redress from Charles III
More than six decades after Gitu Wa Kahengeri was jailed, tortured and denied food in a British-run labour camp in Kenya, the anti-colonial fighter says he is still waiting for justice.
Red Sea: Ethiopia “will not assert its interests through war”, assures Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia has no intention of invading another country and "will never assert its interests through war", assured its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday, a few days after a speech that raised concerns about Addis Ababa's possible claims to the Red Sea.
Nigerian naira hits record black market low
Nigeria's naira hit a record low of 1,200 per dollar on the black market, online platform abokiFX showed, a day after the currency hit a new low on the official market due to persistent dollar shortages.
Rwandan innovator launches card game to break mental health stigma
Titled 'Deeper Conversations,' the innovative card game boasts 55 thoughtfully crafted cards, designed to create a safe and supportive environment for emotional and mental expression.
Nuns reflect on their position in the Catholic church at Vatican Synod
Women have long demanded a greater say in church governance, at the very least with voting rights at the periodic synods at the Vatican but also the right to preach at Mass and be ordained as priests
Kenyan MP censured for wearing Palestine scarf
Kenyan MP censured for wearing Palestine scarf
114 million people displaced by war, violence worldwide
"The number of people displaced due to war, persecution, violence, and human rights violations worldwide probably exceeded 114 million at the end of September," the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said in a statement.
Pics of the day: October 25, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
France sends naval aid to Gaza as Egypt urges ground invasion avoidance
Macron's visit to Egypt followed his recent stop in Israel, where he expressed support for the Israeli military's retaliatory actions against Hamas. On October 7, Hamas militants carried out the deadliest attack in Israel's history, targeting southern areas of the country
Kirby: Cease-fire right now will only benefit Hamas
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the call for a cease-fire right now "only benefits Hamas."