Long engulfed in conflict, Goma, an Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city, is currently the epicenter of the most recent and severe outbreak of mpox, once known as monkeypox. Located on the outskirts of Goma, the Nyiragongo General Hospital of the city has seen a notable rise of disease sufferers. Given its more […]
More than 150 kilometers from Bujumbura, thousands of Christians visited the Mugera Marian Shrine in central Burundi on Thursday to mark the Feast of the Assumption, a big Catholic event. Attracting devotees from all throughout the nation and beyond, the shrine—known not only as a tourist spot but also for its great cultural relevance. Burundian […]
A government official stated that on Thursday battles between local rebels and pro-government militias in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) caused the lives of sixteen people. Occurring in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province, the violence marked the most recent breach of a truce meant to assist millions of displaced people in the area. […]
Officially declaring the continuing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and surrounding African nations a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) The highest degree of global health alert, this statement emphasizes the severity of the epidemic—especially the concerning symptoms related to the virus. Usually starting […]
Egypt President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud saw the signing of a noteworthy military cooperation agreement between Egypt and Somalia on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Held at Cairo’s Al-Ittowiczya Palace, the signing ceremony marks a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries. Based on the results of President […]
According to data published on Tuesday by the country’s national statistics agency, South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose from 32.9% in the first quarter to 33.5% in the second quarter of this year. Employment fell to 16.7 million in the second quarter, while the number of unemployed rose by 158,000 to 8.4 million, according to […]
On August 14, 2024, representatives from UAE, USA, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) met at Geneva in Switzerland. They together released a strong joint statement that urged all sides in Sudan to stop fighting immediately and allow delivery of food and other essential supplies to people affected by the […]
In a deal that could cost almost £60 million, Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with a one-year extension option. United may call Mazraoui up immediately to replace the injured Luke Shaw, who is expected […]
Declared a public health emergency in response to the growing MPox epidemic across the African Union, the health watchdog of the union As the virus is spreading quickly, Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), makes a major call to action with her declaration. “I declare with a […]
Under the continuous crisis, the field hospital of the United Arab Emirates in Gaza keeps offering vital medical treatments to Rafah people. The medical team has been treating a consistent flow of injured women and children as well as patients with chronic conditions, according to orthopaedic surgery expert Dr. Saif Al-Mehrzi of the hospital. Among […]
Since his political party came to power in the March 2024 presidential elections, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid his first trip to Mali. Senegal’s diplomatic efforts to persuade Mali, now under military control, to rejoin to the 15-nation regional bloc known as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had the visit as […]
Following large arrests at a forbidden youth meeting in the southwest of Tanzania, several leaders of the main opposition party, CHADEMA, together with hundreds of their supporters, were released on Tuesday. More than 500 CHADEMA supporters—including Chairman Freeman Mbowe of the party and Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu—were arrested throughout Sunday and Monday. Human rights groups […]
This year, Fame Week Africa, to be held in Cape Town from 1 to 7 September, will put the spotlight on women in film, music, fashion and entertainment. It will feature a wide range of content sessions, film screenings, musical performances, fashion shows and networking events. A special highlight of the week is the popular […]
On Sunday, the Sudanese government declared it would not be attending the US-sponsored peace negotiations set to start in Switzerland this week. The choice savers hopes of ending the civil war that has tore across the nation for the past 15 months. A delegation from Sudanese government visited US officials in Jeddah over the weekend […]
Prices on the menu at a small hotel on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital have been erased. It was no mistake, say the waiters, as businesses in Addis Ababa struggle with rampant inflation since the government introduced a flexible exchange rate policy at the end of last month. The value of the Ethiopian birr […]
Police reports on Sunday indicate that at least 21 people have died in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, following a large landfill site collapse late Friday. After heavy rain, the Kiteezi landfill—a main waste disposal facility for the city—gave way and caused a disastrous landslide burying surrounding inhabitants and scavengers under mountains of trash. Apart from a […]
Prominent leaders of the armed group coalition known as the “Wazalendo,” General Dominique Kamanzi Ndarurutse and Jean-Claude Habyarimana, have broken their silence in an exclusive interview with Africanews, the first time these leaders have publicly discussed their involvement in the continuing conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Working alongside the Congolese army (FARDC), […]
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is one win away from wrapping up her tumultuous Paris Olympics with a gold medal around her neck – a potential prize she has described as the best response to the wave of online abuse she has suffered because of misconceptions about her gender. On Friday evening, Imane Khelif will face […]
Including Corneille Nangaa, the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) commander, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday sentenced 25 persons to death. Beginning late last month and broadcast on television, the high-profile trial resulted in a verdict with major ramifications for the current crisis in Eastern Congo. Along with […]
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the continent’s rising stars. For a long time, the Olympic Games have been an opportunity for young talent to shine on the international stage. Africa is ready to make its mark on the Olympic stage, with four qualified men’s […]