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Sean 'Diddy' Combs requests April or May trial for sex trafficking case
Published: October 10, 2024 10:35
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is aiming for a trial on sex trafficking charges in the spring, according to his attorneys who addressed a judge on Wednesday.
Over 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Published: October 10, 2024 09:41
Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team in St. Petersburg, appeared badly damaged.
Togo's preparation for Algeria: training session held in Annaba
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/togos-preparation-for-algeria-training-session-held-in-annaba/
Published: October 10, 2024 09:32
Togo arrived and held a training session in Annaba on Wednesday, in preparation for their Thursday AFCON qualification match against Algeria who have not lost at home in the competition since June 2007.
DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya elected to Human Rights Council
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/dr-congo-ethiopia-kenya-elected-to-human-rights-council/
Published: October 10, 2024 09:18
Human Rights Watch, Congolese civil society and opposition parties had pointed out political repression, arbitrary detentions and killings as reasons to deny Kinshasa a seat on the symbolic but highly prestigious body
Boat accidents in DRC: a growing concern for travelers
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/boat-accidents-in-drc-a-growing-concern-for-travelers/
Published: October 10, 2024 08:20
The number of boats capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rising as more individuals opt for wooden vessels as compared to travelling by road.
Daniel Chapo:a potential successor to president Filipe Nyusi
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/daniel-chapoa-potential-successor-to-president-filipe-nyusi/
Published: October 10, 2024 06:36
Voters in Mozambique cast their ballots for a new president on Wednesday, in an election anticipated to prolong the ruling party's nearly 49-year reign since the country achieved independence from Portugal in 1975.
Human Rights: Violence against women and girls in sports becoming systematic
Published: October 9, 2024 19:45
Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem said, “Violence against women and girls in sport is a serious, systemic and systematic human rights issue that demands immediate attention at all levels.”
Mixed reactions among Kenyans following the impeachment of the deputy president
Published: October 9, 2024 18:45
Kenyans reacted on Wednesday after parliament overwhelmingly voted to impeach the country's deputy president.
Survivors of Haiti's massacre recall moments of the attack
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/survivors-of-haitis-massacre-recall-moments-of-the-attack/
Published: October 9, 2024 18:03
Such massacres were limited to the capital of Port-au-Prince, of which 80% is controlled by gangs and is now being patrolled by Kenyan police leading a U.N.-backed mission struggling with a lack of funds and personnel.
Rwandan artists present a "genocide play" in a theater in Pakistan
Published: October 9, 2024 16:27
Rwandan artists presented a play called "Generation 25," which features lessons from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
Hurricane Milton nears Florida, evacuations urgent
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/hurricane-milton-nears-florida-evacuations-urgent/
Published: October 9, 2024 15:50
“Everybody in Tampa Bay should assume we are going to be ground zero,”
EU parliament debates Sudan conflict, calls for civilian transition
Published: October 9, 2024 14:18
Sudan is the largest displacement crisis in the world, Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, said as the European Parliament debated the situation in the war-torn country on Tuesday.
AFCON qualifiers: Mahrez and Algeria train ahead of Togo
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/afcon-qualifiers-mahrez-and-algeria-train-ahead-of-togo/
Published: October 9, 2024 13:42
Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has some new faces in his squad in this international break with Hertha Berlin's Ibrahim Maza, CS Constantine's Zakaria Bouhakfaya, OGC Nice's Badredine Bounani and USM Algiers's Saadi Redouani
Baalbek’s tourism crippled by Israel-Hezbollah conflict
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/baalbeks-tourism-crippled-by-israel-hezbollah-conflict/
Published: October 9, 2024 12:26
Baalbek, Lebanon’s iconic historical ruins site and the compass of tourism in the tiny Mediterranean country, is suffering the impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing
Published: October 9, 2024 11:44
The incident occurred shortly after the flight departed from Seattle on Tuesday evening.
Voting underway in key election in Mozambique
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/voting-underway-in-key-election-in-mozambique/
Published: October 9, 2024 11:05
Mozambique is voting for a new president in an election on Wednesday that could extend the ruling party’s 49 years in power since the southern African nation gained independence from Portugal in 1975
Sudan: US sanctions brother of paramilitary leader
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/sudan-us-sanctions-brother-of-paramilitary-leader/
Published: October 9, 2024 11:04
The United States has sanctioned a senior member of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for "leading efforts" to supply weapons for the 17-month war that has killed more than 20,000 people and ravaged the northeast African country.
Controversy surrounds Ghana's unpassed anti-LGBTQ law
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/controversy-surrounds-ghanas-unpassed-anti-lgbtq-law/
Published: October 9, 2024 11:02
A demonstration was held in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday to call for the approval of the anti-LGBT law.
Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton
Published: October 9, 2024 10:27
"I just don't think I can be out of the country at this time,"
Jordan's diplomatic efforts aimed at halting Israeli aggression
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/jordans-diplomatic-efforts-aimed-at-halting-israeli-aggression/
Published: October 9, 2024 10:00
During a visit to Egypt on Tuesday, Jordan's foreign minister pointed out that his country's primary goal is "to stop Israeli aggression towards Lebanon." Ayman Safadi made these comments while meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, for…
Anger as search for DR Congo shipwreck victims grinds on
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/anger-as-search-for-dr-congo-shipwreck-victims-grinds-on/
Published: October 9, 2024 09:06
Everyday since the tragedy on October 3, dozens of people wait at the port of Kituku, a few hundred metres from where the boat sank for news about their family members who are still missing
Weekly deportation: Dominican Republic sends back 11,000 Haitians
Published: October 9, 2024 08:06
On Tuesday, the Dominican Republic announced that it has deported or repatriated almost 11,000 Haitians over the past week.
Mozambique elections: Frelimo poised to retain power
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/mozambique-elections-frelimo-poised-to-retain-power/
Published: October 9, 2024 06:04
Mozambique is set to see 17 million voters participate in the elections on October 9, which will decide the composition of 250 members in parliament and provincial assemblies.
Kenya's National Assembly backs impeachment of VP Gachagua
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/kenyas-national-assembly-backs-impeachment-of-vp-gachagua/
Published: October 8, 2024 19:35
44 Kenyan MPs voted against his destitution and 1 MP abstained. If the Senate backs the motion too, Gachagua would become the first deputy president to be impeached since the new constitution was adopted in 2010.
Rabat named World Book Capital for 2026
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/rabat-named-world-book-capital-for-2026/
Published: October 8, 2024 17:15
Home to the third largest international book and publishing fair in Africa, Rabat will kick off the year of celebrations on 23 April 2026, on World Book and Copyright Day.
President Paul Biya's continued absence in Cameroon sparks health concerns
Published: October 8, 2024 15:26
President Paul Biya's absence from public events, both locally and internationally, has caught the attention of many Cameroonians, with questions now lingering about his whereabouts.
Zambia signs deal with China for its first cholera vaccine plant
Published: October 8, 2024 15:19
Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China to establish the country’s first cholera vaccine manufacturing facility.
France starts post-Griezmann era, Mbappé absent
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/france-starts-post-griezmann-era-mbappe-absent/
Published: October 8, 2024 15:01
Captain Kylian Mbappé is absent, nursing a minor thigh injury in Madrid while Antoine Griezmann, a former vice-captain, announced on Sep. 30 his retirement from international football.
US warns nationals to reconsider travel to Marburg-hit Rwanda
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/us-warns-nationals-to-reconsider-travel-to-marburg-hit-rwanda/
Published: October 8, 2024 14:46
This warning comes after the East African nation reported 12 fatalities, primarily among health workers since the outbreak was declared late last month.
Author on trial in France for contesting Rwanda genocide
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/author-on-trial-in-france-for-contesting-rwanda-genocide/
Published: October 8, 2024 14:31
In his 2019 book, Charles Onana describes the suggestion that the government of Rwanda at the time orchestrated a genocide as 'a scam'. The complainants argue that Onana's book is revisionist, and tries to trivialize a crime against humanity
Burkina Faso: Military Junta suspends Voice of America
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/burkina-faso-military-junta-suspends-voice-of-america/
Published: October 8, 2024 14:15
The suspension, announced on Monday, also includes a temporary ban on local media using international news reports.
Fishermen struggle to make ends meet in Lebanon after Israeli evacuation order
Published: October 8, 2024 13:12
Fishermen in Lebanon's coastal city of Sidon say they're struggling to make ends meet after Israel warned everyone to stay away from sea.
Morocco: Rare floods in the desert regions
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/morocco-rare-floods-in-the-desert-regions/
Published: October 8, 2024 13:03
Water rushing between the sand dunes of southern Morocco: the surreal image left by the heavy rains that fell in August and September have given a different face to the Moroccan Sahara.
Mpox case found in Uganda prison, official says
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/mpox-case-found-in-uganda-prison-official-says/
Published: October 8, 2024 12:02
The infected prisoner has been isolated and is receiving medical treatment.
Young Tunisians disillusioned by economy, pace of change
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/young-tunisians-disillusioned-by-economy-pace-of-change/
Published: October 8, 2024 11:19
The day after Tunisia’s third election since the Arab Spring, business went on as usual and there were no signs that an election had taken place
One year of conflict: pro-Palestinian protest held in Tunisia
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/one-year-of-conflict-pro-palestinian-protest-held-in-tunisia/
Published: October 8, 2024 11:18
In the Tunisian capital, demonstrators gathered on Monday to observe the one-year mark since the outbreak of the latest war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The protest commenced at Bab El Khadra and moved towards Habib Bourguiba Avenue.
Mozambique's presidential election: Here's what to know
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/mozambiques-presidential-election-heres-what-to-know/
Published: October 8, 2024 11:09
Close to 17 million voters in the southern African nation of 31 million people are registered to vote for the next president along with 250 members of parliament and provincial assemblies.
US military base deal draws protests from Chagos Island residents
Published: October 8, 2024 10:16
Islanders who had to leave their distant Indian Ocean home for a U.S. military base half a century ago protested outside the U.K. Parliament on Monday.
Macky Sall steps down from position as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact
Published: October 8, 2024 09:51
The former Senegalese president Macky Sall has stepped down from his position as Special Envoy for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P), a role he was appointed to by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023.
10 people dead, others missing after a mine collapse in Zambia
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/10-people-dead-others-missing-after-a-mine-collapse-in-zambia/
Published: October 8, 2024 09:14
Nine bodies were recovered from the site and a tenth person died in a hospital, said Charity Munganga Chanda, police commissioner for the Central Province.
African migrant workers stuck in Lebanon as Israel's war expands
Published: October 8, 2024 08:53
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that the number of cases where house workers have been abandoned is spiking, estimating that there are nearly 170,000 migrant workers in Lebanon
Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/kenyas-deputy-president-defends-himself-before-impeachment/
Published: October 8, 2024 08:50
Rigathi Gachagua, in a televised speech on Monday, accused the legislator who drafted the motion of lying, calling it “shameful and sensational.” This is the first time he's publicly addressing the issues raised by the legislator in detail.
Tension in Guinea over missing activists and transition issues
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/tension-in-guinea-over-missing-activists-and-transition-issues/
Published: October 8, 2024 08:26
With the end of the transition period in Guinea on the horizon, uncertainty is still prevalent and concerns are intensifying.
Kais Saied's landslide reelection strengthens his grip on power
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/08/kais-saieds-landslide-reelection-strengthens-his-grip-on-power/
Published: October 8, 2024 06:26
President Kais Saied achieved a decisive victory in Tunisia's election on Monday, solidifying his hold on power following a first term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and significant changes to the country's institutions that expanded his…
Ethiopia's FM elected president, replaces country's first female head of state
Published: October 7, 2024 20:17
Taye Atske-Selassie Ethiopia's Minister for Foreign Affairs has been elected by Ethiopia's parliament to become the next head of state. He replaces Sahle-Work Zewde. The role of president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ius largely…
Iran rejects reports its top general's whereabouts are unknown
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/iran-rejects-reports-its-top-generals-whereabouts-are-unknown/
Published: October 7, 2024 19:37
"The esteemed commander of the Quds force, Esmail Ghaani, has extended his greetings to all conference participants and apologized for not attending because of an important meeting," the host of a Palestine-themed conference in Tehran told participants at…
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett dies at the age of 26
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/kenyan-athlete-kipyegon-bett-dies-at-the-age-of-26/
Published: October 7, 2024 15:45
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett, who won a bronze medal in the 800m at the 2017 World Championships in London, has passed away at the age of 26 due to renal and hepatic failure.
World's rivers experience driest year in over 3 decades
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/worlds-rivers-experience-driest-year-in-over-3-decades/
Published: October 7, 2024 15:34
The U.N. weather agency is reporting that 2023 was the driest year in more than three decades for the world’s rivers. The record-hot year underpinned a drying up of water flows and contributed to prolonged droughts in some places.
Nearly 6,300 people flee their homes in the aftermath of an attack in Haiti
Published: October 7, 2024 14:45
Nearly 6,300 people have fled their homes in the aftermath of an attack in central Haiti by heavily armed gang members that killed at least 70 people, according to the U.N.’s migration agency.
India offers financial support to Maldives after talks to repair ties
Published: October 7, 2024 14:27
ndia stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after Modi and Maldive's President Mohamed Muizzu held talks in New Delhi Monday in a bid to repair strained ties that saw the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago forging closer relations…
Three suspects appear in South African court over Ramaphosa Farmgate scandal
Published: October 7, 2024 13:58
The trio appeared before a regional court in Limpopo province, where the case was postponed until November 26.
Rwanda launches trial for Marburg virus as death toll climbs to 12
Published: October 7, 2024 12:51
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana told reporters Sunday (Oct. 06) that the Rwanda Biomedical Centre had reviewed the vaccine shipment. There is no authorized vaccine or treatment for Marburg.
50th American Music Awards: A night of iconic performances
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/50th-american-music-awards-a-night-of-iconic-performances/
Published: October 7, 2024 12:35
Performances spanned genres and generations during the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special which aired Sunday on CBS.
Mozambique headed for crucial elections amid jihadist insurgency and drought-induced hunger
Published: October 7, 2024 11:38
Mozambique has been fighting an Islamic State-affiliated group that has launched attacks on communities in the province of Cabo Delgado since 2017, including beheadings and other killings.
Tshisekedi walk-out overshadows summit of Francophone countries
Published: October 7, 2024 11:03
To protest French President Emmanuel Macron's opening speech for not mentioning the war in eastern Congo, Tshisekedi boycotted the summit's heads of state retreat, in an embarrassing moment for French diplomacy. Kinshasa considered the omission an attempt…
Fighting in Sudan's North Darfur kills at least 13 children, UNICEF says
Published: October 7, 2024 10:58
The airstrikes, which also hit the city of Mellit, killed at least 45 people and injured dozens of others, according to the Sudan Tribune news portal and the Central Observatory for Human Rights.
Concerns raised over congolese cobalt and child labor practices
Published: October 7, 2024 10:38
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor added the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt to its list of goods that may be produced using forced or child labor.
South Kivu launches urgent Mpox vaccination campaign amid rising cases
Published: October 7, 2024 10:35
The province of South Kivu, located in the east of the DRC, officially launched a vaccination campaign on Sunday aimed at stopping the spread of the Mpox virus. With 8,843 cases already recorded, including 45 deaths, South Kivu is now considered the…
Burundi farmers band together to get fair prices for avocados
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/burundi-farmers-band-together-to-get-fair-prices-for-avocados/
Published: October 7, 2024 09:00
Just a year ago, farmers selling their avocados to the transporters earned 10 cents per kilogram (2.2 pounds), less than the price for small bottle of water. These days, farmers get roughly 70 cents for the same quantity, a meaningful increase for people…
Saied's supporters gather in celebration ahead of official results
Published: October 7, 2024 08:52
Following the closure of polling stations in Tunisia, supporters of President Kais Saied assembled at the Municipal Theater in the capital to celebrate ahead of the official results.
Israel commemorates one year since Hamas attack on October 7
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/07/israel-commemorates-one-year-since-hamas-attack-on-october-7/
Published: October 7, 2024 06:08
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached its one-year mark. On the morning of October 7, Hamas initiated an unexpected attack, launching thousands of rockets and sending fighters into Israeli towns adjacent to the Gaza Strip during a major…
Presidential election: voting in tunisia ends
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/06/presidential-election-voting-in-tunisia-ends/
Published: October 6, 2024 15:35
Results are expected in the coming days.
Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/06/thousands-demonstrate-in-accra-against-illegal-mining-in-ghana/
Published: October 6, 2024 13:47
Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment. They also called for the release of those who were arrested during a…
Tunisians head to the polls to vote in presidential election, opposition calls for boycott
Published: October 6, 2024 10:33
Tunisians are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said is neither free nor fair. Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term in office, is accused of trying to limit the number of…
Democratic Republic of Congo kicks off vaccinations against mpox, following delays
Published: October 6, 2024 10:01
As it tries to quell an outbreak of mpox, the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off vaccinations against the disease. 265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and US; they have been administered in Kivu province and Goma. DRC accounts for more…
Crowds protest in Cape Town for an end to Israel-Gaza war, as conflict nears second year
Published: October 6, 2024 07:31
Some waving Palestinian flags, crowds of protesters took to the streets of Cape Town to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza war. It comes as the conflict is on the brink of entering its second year, and as the death toll in Gaza climbs higher, with almost…
Johnny Depp takes on art world with new exhibition, 'A Bunch of Stuff'
Published: October 6, 2024 05:55
With a successful acting career under his belt, Johnny Depp is taking on the art world, launching an exhibition dubbed 'A Bunch of Stuff'. Described as an 'immersive exhibition', it features Depp's artworks from different stages of his life, including…
Zimbabwe to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over land invasions of early 2000s
Published: October 6, 2024 05:38
Zimbabwe's government is to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over the land invasions which took place in the country in the early 2000s. Initial compensation of 20 million dollars will be distributed to some of those who have been affected by…
The International Criminal Court unsealed war crimes arrest warrants for 6 Libyan suspects
Published: October 5, 2024 10:44
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said his investigation has gathered evidence “indicating that Tarhunah residents have been subjected to crimes amounting to war crimes.
Paul Pogba's 4-Year doping ban reduced to 18 months
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/05/paul-pogbas-4-year-doping-ban-reduced-to-18-months/
Published: October 5, 2024 10:21
France world cup winner Paul Pogba has seen his initial four-year doping ban cut to eighteen months, meaning that he should be able to be back on the pitch next year. It comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone. Addressing his fans, the 31 year…
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses delegations at 19th Francophone Summit
Published: October 5, 2024 09:25
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed delegations from dozens of states and countries at the 19th Francophone summit, championing what he described as the values of the French-speaking world. Macron also touched upon the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The…
Tunisians protest against President Kais Saied before October 6 election
Published: October 5, 2024 06:37
Crowds of Tunisians took to the streets once again to voice their discontent with President Kais Saied, ahead of the country's presidential election on October 6. With most of his opponents in jail or barred from running, Saied has been accused of stamping…
Marburg virus: Rwanda issues guidelines as spread of disease worries residents
Published: October 5, 2024 05:01
The health ministry has released guidelines and these say that the patients will not receive any visitors in the next 14 days,and they will receive only one caregiver at a time.
Analyst ponders if Tunisia's president can secure second term in Sunday's election
Published: October 4, 2024 19:45
With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election on Sunday, five years after riding anti-establishment backlash to a first term.
Clashes erupt during public forum over an impeachment motion against Kenya's VP
Published: October 4, 2024 18:55
Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week.
Middle-East: 'might is right' shows “failure of diplomacy” -Analyst
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/middle-east-might-is-right-show-failure-of-diplomacy/
Published: October 4, 2024 16:21
"What we are witnessing today is the failure of diplomacy over a long period of time. And things are getting out of out of control," the associate fellow with Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said.
Top EU court says FIFA's transfer rules are not in line with European Union law
Published: October 4, 2024 15:39
The European Union's top court has said that FIFA football player transfer rules go against EU law. It comes after France football international Lassana Diara challenged the rules, claiming they impeded him finding a new club, after his contract with…
Mauritian foreign minister, UK special envoy react to Chagos Islands deal
Published: October 4, 2024 14:39
The British government's agreement to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius addresses a "historic wrong," the Mauritian foreign minister said Thursday, referring to the displacement of more than a thousand islanders some 50…
Severe flooding kills at least fourteen in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: October 4, 2024 14:36
A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, with at least fourteen people dead after floods and landslides hit several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country.
Tunisia gears up for October 6th Presidential election
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/tunisia-gears-up-for-october-6th-presidential-election/
Published: October 4, 2024 14:14
As Tunisia draws closer to its presidential election on October 6th, some young people are looking to move away from the country, citing a lack of opportunity. Others, meanwhile, hope the election will bring about change. Accused of quashing political…
Sudan war intensifies, devastation spreads
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/sudan-war-intensifies-devastation-spreads/
Published: October 4, 2024 13:48
Other strategic battlegrounds include Jebel Moya in southeastern Sudan; as well as El-Fasher, the capital of the North-Darfur state.
30 countries confirm their participation in October BRICS summit
Published: October 4, 2024 12:17
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held a news briefing Thursday about the BRICS summit in Russia later this month.
Genetically modified guinea pig 'Peru' celebrates 20th birthday
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/genetically-modified-guinea-pig-peru-celebrates-20th-birthday/
Published: October 4, 2024 12:07
The guinea pig was created in 2004 at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation in Peru, a country where its meat is a delicacy.
UN Official pledges support for Somalia, as it faces challenges including elections
Published: October 4, 2024 12:03
The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia vowed that the UN would stand by Somalia on Thursday, as the country faces challenges including upcoming elections. Somalia has also been waging an offensive against jihadist Al-Shabaab…
Libya resumes full oil production
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/libya-resumes-full-oil-production/
Published: October 4, 2024 11:23
As part of the review of the force majeure situation, the NOC confirmed in its statement that it "can resume crude oil production operations and export operations to its customers."
Francophonie summit opens in France
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/francophonie-summit-opens-in-france/
Published: October 4, 2024 10:49
The Francophonie is a platform through which Emmanuel Macron can meet with African leaders. Most member states are on the continent. The theme of this year "create, innovate and do business in French".
South Africa's top court to rule on reviving President Ramaphosa's impeachment
Published: October 4, 2024 10:46
Mr Ramaphosa avoided an impeachment vote in 2022 when his party, the African National Congress (ANC), used its majority in parliament to block a motion, even after an independent report raised questions about his conduct and recommended a full…
Gang raid kills at least 20 people in Haiti
http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/04/gang-raid-kills-at-least-20-people-in-haiti/
Published: October 4, 2024 10:12
Another 50 were injured as the Grand Grif gang burned homes and cars in the town of Pont-Sondé, said Bertide Harace, spokeswoman for the Commission for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Awareness to Save the Artibonite
Djibouti: Dozens of migrants thrown into the sea still missing
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Published: October 4, 2024 10:05
At least 48 people are believed to have drowned. The boats had set off from Yemen , across the Red Sea on the Arabian Peninsula, and were carrying 310 people, according to the International Organization for Migration .
Ghana reports first case of mpox this year; almost 35,000 cases reported in Africa since January
Published: October 4, 2024 09:16
As parts of Africa struggle to contain a surge in mpox cases, Ghana has confirmed its first case of the year. The affected child is in a stable condition, health officials say. Nearly 35,000 cases of the disease have been recorded on the continent since…
Ghana confirms first Mpox case this year, variant testing in progress
Published: October 4, 2024 08:24
... tests are being conducted to determine whether the clade Ib strain has attracted global attention due to its rapid transmission and limited research.
Egypt, UAE Presidents hold talks in Cairo
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Published: October 4, 2024 07:49
Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Cairo on Thursday. Al Nahyan's visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its bombing campaign in Lebanon. At the same time, pressure is mounting on Emiratis over…
DR Congo: Death toll from Lake Kivu shipwreck rises
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Published: October 4, 2024 05:47
At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local governor said. A frantic search and rescue operation was underway hours later as many remained unaccounted for from the vessel, believed to have…
Three-day protests begin in Ghana, demanding release of detained activists
Published: October 3, 2024 17:13
Demonstrations rocked the streets of Accra on Thursday, with protesters calling for the release of 53 activists who were arrested last week during an anti-galamsey demonstration.
Algeria, Mali dissension laid bare after UN speech
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Published: October 3, 2024 16:52
Tensions have been growing between the neighbours as Mali seeks to complete its campaign against separatist fighters on the border with Algeria.
Israeli threats on Iran's oil infrastructure drive up oil prices
Published: October 3, 2024 16:23
Israel's threat to target Iran's oil production infrastructure, including gas and oil rigs, refineries and storage facilities has heightened market concerns.
Tanzania suspends media company's online platforms for 30 Days
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Published: October 3, 2024 15:41
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) announced on Wednesday that the company’s online content licenses will be suspended for 30 days, citing material published on October 1 that allegedly harmed the nation's image.
Arab League condemns what it describes as Israel's "brutal scenario" in Lebanon
Published: October 3, 2024 14:58
The Arab League on Thursday condemned what it described as Israel's "brutal scenario" in Lebanon following escalation in hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Ship carrying hundreds of foreign nationals fleeing Lebanon arrives in Turkey
Published: October 3, 2024 14:49
As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has intensified, a ship carrying hundreds of foreign nationals fleeing Lebanon arrived in Turkey on Thursday. According to a local news agency, it's the third such ship to arrive in recent days. Several governments have…
G7: Migration, human and drug trafficking top agenda of ministerial meeting
Published: October 3, 2024 14:28
Delegations will discuss drug-trafficking with a particular focus on collaboratively tackling fentanyl trafficking. On Friday (Oct. 4), the second and last day of the summit, delegations are scheduled to focus on migration and human-trafficking.
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