Africanews
864 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- DRC Opposition Rejects President Tshisekedi's National Dialogue Offer · DRC opposition coalition rejects President Tshisekedi's national dialogue proposal, citing fears of a third-term maneuver.
- US Treasury to Cut Off UAE Branches of Egypt's Banque Misr Over Iran Ties · The US Treasury announced plans to cut off Banque Misr branches in the UAE from the American financial system due to support for Iran.
- Niger Military Regains Control After Base Mutiny and Hostage Crisis · Niger's military stated it regained control after soldiers mutinied at a base near the capital.
- Gaani Festival Unites Three Peoples in Northern Benin · Thousands gather in Nikki, Benin, to celebrate the Gaani festival honoring the Baatonou, Waasangari, and Boo peoples.
- Dutch Students Test World's First Solar-Powered Ambulance in Kenya · Dutch students successfully trial the 'Stella Juva', a solar-powered ambulance designed for remote African regions.
- UN Urges Haiti to Strengthen Civilian Protection Amid Gang Violence · The UN calls on Haitian authorities to better protect civilians following deadly gang attacks.
- Gunfire Reported Near Military Base in Niger's Capital Niamey · Residents reported gunfire near a military base in Niamey, Niger, amid ongoing jihadist attacks.
- Funerals Held for 12 Dead in Algeria's Deadly Wildfires · Algeria held funerals for 12 victims of deadly wildfires in the Jijel province.
- Norway Mourns King Harald V as Crown Prince Haakon Becomes King · Norway mourns King Harald V's death at age 89 as Crown Prince Haakon ascends the throne.
- France Joins Calls for Transparent Investigation into Guinea Mass Grave · France supports independent inquiry after six blindfolded bodies found in Guinea mass grave.
- Kenyan Police Disperse Trader Protest Over Import Duty Hike · Nairobi police used teargas to disperse traders protesting a 28% increase in import duty benchmarks.
- Algeria Declares National Mourning After Deadly Northeast Wildfires · Algeria declared three days of national mourning after wildfires killed at least 12 people in the northeast.
- Céline Dion Launches 16-Show Paris Residency After Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis · Céline Dion arrives in Paris to begin a 26-show arena residency following her health recovery.
- Algerian Wildfires Kill at Least 12, Destroy Homes and Cut Off Villages · Wildfires in northeastern Algeria killed at least 12 people and destroyed homes, cutting off communities from essential services.
- Six Months After US-Israel Strike on Iran, Conflict Remains Stalemate · Six months after US and Israel attacked Iran, the conflict remains a stalemate with no end in sight.
- Israeli Activists Protest EU Silence on Gaza War Crimes in Jerusalem · Dozen Israeli activists protested outside EU offices in Jerusalem, accusing the bloc of complicity through silence on Gaza.
- Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza Amid Deteriorating Camp Conditions · Israeli strikes killed four people in Gaza, including three in Gaza City and one in a southern tent shelter.
- Sudan Lifts Khartoum Curfew Amid Ongoing War · Sudan lifted a two-year curfew in Khartoum, though security patrols and entry restrictions remain in place.
- UN and Partners Strengthen Ebola Preparedness in South Sudan Border Town · UN agencies and partners are screening travelers and educating locals in Ezo, South Sudan, to prevent Ebola spread from the DRC.
- Underground Nightlife Thrives in Nigeria's Conservative Islamic State of Sokoto · Revellers in Sokoto, Nigeria, defy conservative norms and security risks to enjoy an active nightlife scene.
- UN Urges $1.1 Billion for Congo Ebola Response Amid Funding Gap · UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for $1.1 billion to fund the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Libya Energy Crisis Disrupts Life Amid Political Deadlock and Corruption · Severe fuel shortages and power cuts in Libya disrupt daily life as corruption and political division hinder energy infrastructure.
- US Deports 50+ Migrants to Gang-Ravaged Haiti · Over 50 migrants, including a Bahamian-born boxer, were deported to Haiti amid severe gang violence and insecurity.
- Clashes Erupt in Ceuta as Anti-Migrant Protesters Confront Police · Violence broke out in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters blocked aid vehicles and clashed with police over migrant camps.
- Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Americas, Europe, Africa · Residents across multiple continents observed a partial lunar eclipse on Friday morning.
- Nepal Army Rescues Hundreds Trapped in Flooded Hydropower Tunnel · The Nepali Army rescued approximately 350 people trapped in the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel following flash floods.
- Algeria Declares National Mourning as Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 12 · Algeria declared three days of national mourning after wildfires killed 12 people in the Jijel region.
- DRC Begins Ebola Vaccinations Amid Deadliest Outbreak on Record · Democratic Republic of Congo launches emergency Ebola vaccination campaign as deadliest outbreak spreads across six provinces.
- West Africa seeks to harmonize seed trade across regional borders · West African nations aim to speed up regional seed movement despite uneven regulatory implementation.
- Zambian Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile Arrested on Treason Charges · Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile was taken into custody on treason charges following the presidential election.