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Somali migrant recounts torture in Libya but says hope for a better life still drives him
Published: December 5, 2025 20:58
Awale is one of hundreds of thousands of Somalis who have fled decades of conflict and hardship. While many seek safety in neighboring countries, others — like him — still dream of the West despite rising barriers
Avatar: Fire and Ash explores trust, loss, and family fracture, says Zoe Saldaña
Published: December 5, 2025 19:43
Saldaña explains that Neytiri’s willingness to follow her partner Jake Sully contrasts sharply with her own personality.
Kenyan parliament report condemns British army unit BATUK over decades of abuses
Published: December 5, 2025 16:43
The Kenyan lawmakers described BATUK’s presence as more akin to that of an “occupying force” than a partner — calling into question the long-standing defense cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom and demanding stronger oversight, accountability,…
Morocco: Al Hoceima suspends classes as severe weather hits the region
Published: December 5, 2025 16:29
The temporary shutdown is part of wider precautionary measures taken across northern Morocco as the country faces a new wave of unstable weather, including rain, snowfall in higher elevations, and colder temperatures.
Putin says Russia and India will boost their annual trade
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/putin-says-russia-and-india-will-boost-their-annual-trade/
Published: December 5, 2025 16:24
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Chinese exports to Africa soar despite tariff wars
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/chinese-exports-to-africa-soar-despite-tariff-wars/
Published: December 5, 2025 15:51
Chinese customs data shows that $122 billion worth of goods were exported to Africa in the first eight months of 2025, with projections that the figure could reach $200 billion
Pix of the Day: December 5, 2025
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Published: December 5, 2025 15:27
Pix of the Day: December 5, 2025
Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, a leading figure in the Tunisian opposition arrested
Published: December 5, 2025 14:44
One of the leading opposition figures in Tunisia, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, was arrested on Thursday by the authorities following his sentencing last week by a Tunis Court of Appeal.
Burkina Faso set to bring back death penalty in new government bill
Published: December 5, 2025 14:34
“The adoption of this bill is part of reforms ... to have a justice that responds to the deep aspirations of our people,”
Former South African president Jacob Zuma returned to court on Thursday, alongside French arms manuf
Published: December 5, 2025 14:20
Zuma is also fighting a ruling ordering him to repay $1.6 million in state-funded legal fees from his corruption defense. He is appealing the judgment, insisting he is not liable.
Tanzania blocks activists online as independence day protests loom
Published: December 5, 2025 14:15
Meta has restricted prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi-Tsehai's Instagram account within Tanzania following a government directive, escalating fears of digital censorship ahead of planned Independence Day protests on December 9.
U.S. to widen travel ban to more than 30 countries
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/us-to-widen-travel-ban-to-more-than-30-countries/
Published: December 5, 2025 11:53
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a TV show Thursday that she was recommending a travel ban on any country ''that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies"
Royal Air Maroc to launch Africa's first direct flight to Los Angeles
Published: December 5, 2025 11:35
Its three-times a week route from Casablanca will begin operating days before the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Skepticism grows over peace deal amid ongoing conflict in the DR Congo
Published: December 5, 2025 11:17
Billed as a historic pact brokered by US President Donald Trump, the deal has been welcomed by some Congolese, while others have criticized it, citing ongoing fighting even after the signing of the peace deal.
AFCON 2025 trophy unveiled in Paris ahead of Morocco tournament
Published: December 5, 2025 10:56
Just after finishing its London tour, the African Cup of Nations trophy tour landed in Paris, the capital of France, on Wednesday.
GCC backs Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara Amid UN endorsement
Published: December 5, 2025 10:53
Its Supreme Council said it welcomed the UN Security Council's endorsement of Rabat's autonomy plan for the disputed territory.
US continues deporting migrants to Venezuela despite Trump threat
Published: December 5, 2025 10:49
A flight carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Caracas on Wednesday on a U.S. airline plane, following statements by President Donald Trump that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
Tunisian film in competition at Morocco film festival
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/tunisian-film-in-competition-at-morocco-film-festival/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:47
'Promised Sky' tells the story of the daily lives of three Ivorian women living in Tunis.
Landmine deaths surge worldwide amid UN demining funding cut
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/landmine-deaths-surge-worldwide-amid-un-demining-funding-cut/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:45
Experts stressed that mine action programmes, often viewed as long-term recovery initiatives, are in fact emergency humanitarian interventions that save lives.
US-Kenya $2.5B health deal targets HIV, Malaria and Polio
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/us-kenya-25b-health-deal-targets-hiv-malaria-and-polio/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:42
It is the first of what is expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health agreements.
DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal faces skepticism as violence persists in Goma
Published: December 5, 2025 10:39
On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions
Nigeria school kidnapping: 250 children still held two weeks on
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/nigeria-school-kidnapping-250-children-still-held-two-weeks-on/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:34
Mass abductions of schoolchildren have become common in the West African nation, which is facing critical threats from several armed groups, including groups that specialize in kidnappings for ransom
Saudi Arabia vs Comoros: Arab Cup clash
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/04/saudi-arabia-vs-comoros-arab-cup-clash/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:31
Friday’s encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between Saudi Arabia and Comoros, adding further intrigue as Group B begins to take shape. Both sides will be eager to secure points that could prove decisive in their push for qualification to the…
Climate emergency: Arab region temperatures soar to new highs in 2024
Published: December 5, 2025 10:29
In the report, the State of the Climate in the Arab Region, temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves pushing society to the limit.
2026 FIFA World Cup faces human rights scrutiny
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/04/2026-fifa-world-cup-faces-human-rights-scrutiny/
Published: December 5, 2025 10:25
Human rights experts are warning against possible threats ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, highlighting the need to protect immigrant communities, foreign visitors and the journalists covering the games.
Nigeria: Frustration builds as parents of kidnapped children wait for news
Published: December 5, 2025 10:08
Mass abductions of schoolchildren have become common in the West African nation, which is facing critical threats from several armed groups, including groups that specialize in kidnappings for ransom
UN sounds alarm on landmine deaths amid funding cuts for demining
Published: December 5, 2025 09:52
Experts stressed that mine action programmes, often viewed as long-term recovery initiatives, are in fact emergency humanitarian interventions that save lives.
A full-blown industry': Inside Nigeria’s kidnapping economy (Africanews Debates)
Published: December 5, 2025 09:43
Driven by a "financial echospace" of ransom payments and supported by a corporate-style value chain, ranging from local informants to white-collar launderers, abduction has become a viable career in a collapsing economy.
Kenya signs deal that will see United States invest in its health sector
Published: December 5, 2025 07:20
It is the first of what is expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health agreements.
Trump praises leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo as they sign a peace deal
Published: December 5, 2025 06:21
The ceremony took place even as there were reports of clashes between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Saudi Arabia and Comoros prepare for crucial Arab Cup group B clash
Published: December 4, 2025 22:26
Friday’s encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between Saudi Arabia and Comoros, adding further intrigue as Group B begins to take shape. Both sides will be eager to secure points that could prove decisive in their push for qualification to the…
U.S. brokered Congo–Rwanda deal signed amid ongoing clashes in eastern DRC
Published: December 4, 2025 21:24
The crisis in eastern Congo traces back to the aftermath of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, after which nearly 2 million Hutu refugees fled into Congo. Rwanda accuses some Hutu militias of participating in the genocide and alleges that elements within the…
In Goma, skepticism and fear persist as Congo–Rwanda peace edal Is finalized in Washington
Published: December 4, 2025 18:23
On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions
African central bank governors revive vision for continental monetary integration {Business Africa}
Published: December 4, 2025 17:00
At the Yaoundé Summit, 41 Central Bank Governors Advance an Ambitious Vision for an African IMF and Central Bank Amid Growing Climate Risks while In Zambia After Years in Default, the country Secures CCC+ Upgrade from S&P — A Major Step Toward Economic…
Massive blackout plunges western Cuba into darkness as power grid struggles
Published: December 4, 2025 16:59
Cuba’s prolonged energy problems reflect the wider economic crisis gripping the country—a crisis intensified by the pandemic, which devastated the tourism industry, tighter U.S. sanctions, and a failed monetary reform intended to unify the currency.
Venezuela: U.S. deportation flights continue despite airspace closure threat
Published: December 4, 2025 16:47
A flight carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Caracas on Wednesday on a U.S. airline plane, following statements by President Donald Trump that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
Report: The Arab region had its hottest year on record in 2024
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/04/report-the-arab-region-had-its-hottest-year-on-record-in-2024/
Published: December 4, 2025 16:11
In the report, the State of the Climate in the Arab Region, temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves pushing society to the limit.
Malaria deaths, cases surged in 2024 with gains at stake - Report
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/04/malaria-deaths-cases-surged-in-2024-with-gains-at-stake-report/
Published: December 4, 2025 16:07
Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities occured in sub-Saharan Africa, with children constituting the majority of the victims
Toxic smoke chokes Conakry community as residents plead for government action
Published: December 4, 2025 15:35
For years, families living next to the towering municipal trash dump have endured thick, toxic smoke from the constant burning of waste. Many now fear the long-term health consequences as the dump continues to expand, overshadowing the community.
Human rights experts warn against possible threats ahead of FIFA World Cup
Published: December 4, 2025 14:50
Human rights experts are warning against possible threats ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, highlighting the need to protect immigrant communities, foreign visitors and the journalists covering the games.
Conservationists push for tighter controls as exotic pet trade surges online
Published: December 4, 2025 14:30
Conservationists are raising fresh concerns as the exotic pet trade rapidly expands across social media and online marketplaces, where rare reptiles, birds, and other wildlife are appearing with increasing frequency.
Design exhibition in Morocco celebrates creativity in all its forms
Published: December 4, 2025 13:26
The show named "Eloge du Geste," which translates to "In Praise of Gesture," features around 130 pieces. All contributing designers grapple with a form of exchange: old and new, traditional and innovative, and close versus remote influences
Libya steps up deportations of Sub-Saharan African migrants
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/04/libya-steps-up-deportations-of-sub-saharan-african-migrants/
Published: December 4, 2025 12:42
Libyan authorities have announced a major ramp-up in deporting irregular migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, back to their home countries.
Kagame and Tshisekedi in Washington: Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo's endless war?
Published: December 4, 2025 11:28
US diplomats frame today's meeting as the "final push" after African-led initiatives like Angola's Luanda Process and Kenya's Nairobi Talks collapsed under mutual accusations , Rwanda of backing M23, Kinshasa of sheltering genocidaire FDLR fighters.
AFCON Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour continues with Day 1 of a two-day stop in Paris
Published: December 4, 2025 11:26
Just after finishing its London tour, the African Cup of Nations trophy tour landed in Paris, the capital of France, on Wednesday.
Gulf countries reaffirm support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Published: December 4, 2025 10:59
Its Supreme Council said it welcomed the UN Security Council's endorsement of Rabat's autonomy plan for the disputed territory.
Somalis criticise Trump's remarks calling them 'garbage' as racist
Published: December 4, 2025 10:03
U.S. federal authorities are reportedly preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the country
China-France: Xi calls for greater cooperation amid global instability
Published: December 4, 2025 09:35
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit.
United Nations decries crackdown on opposition ahead of Ugandan elections
Published: December 4, 2025 07:16
It says hundreds of opposition supporters have been arrested and detained since the start of the year.
US to restrict visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians
Published: December 4, 2025 06:03
The move comes weeks after President Donald Trump threatened military action over what he claimed was the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
UN sounds alarm as violence in northern Mozambique forces over 100,000 to flee
Published: December 3, 2025 20:42
The UN Refugee Agency is expressing grave concern as escalating attacks in northern Mozambique force tens of thousands from their homes. In just the past week, more than 100,000 people have fled, with the violence now spreading into districts that were…
Libyan commander faces ICC over alleged atrocities at Tripoli Prison
Published: December 3, 2025 19:46
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri accused of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appears before the International Criminal Court. The forty seven year old sat silently as judges read charges including murder, rape and torture.
2027 Rugby World Cup: Springboks and All Blacks set for quarterfinal showdown
Published: December 3, 2025 17:02
Reigning world champions South Africa and arch rivals New Zealand will likely face a showdown in quarterfinals.
Samba Train celebrates National Day of Samba at Christ the Redeemer
Published: December 3, 2025 16:15
High above Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of samba echoed through the city as artists boarded the iconic Corcovado Train for a special thanksgiving mass at the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Mayor of Minneapolis rejects Donald Trump's comments against Somalis
Published: December 3, 2025 15:25
City officials said they would stand by its sizeable Somali community amid fears of an anti-immigration operation.
Kenyan MPs accuse British troops of sexual abuse and environmental harm
Published: December 3, 2025 14:59
A Kenyan parliamentary inquiry has accused British soldiers stationed in the country of repeated sexual abuse, unsafe training practices and environmental violations , saying the behaviour has made the foreign troops feel like an “occupying force.”
Hundreds of Airbus A320s face checks after metal plate defect discovered
Published: December 3, 2025 14:53
Airbus says up to 628 of its A320 aircraft worldwide may need inspection after a newly discovered metal plate quality issue. The company stressed that this number represents the maximum potentially affected jets not the number actually impacted.
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens as famine spreads and aid funding falls
Published: December 3, 2025 13:15
Sudan is in the grips of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with more than 14 million people forced from their homes as disease spreads and famine tightens its hold.
Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan, demands flight to Chad
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/gunman-hijacks-aid-plane-in-south-sudan-demands-flight-to-chad/
Published: December 3, 2025 12:43
A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday and forced the pilot to fly for several hours before the aircraft landed safely in the northern town of Wau, police said.
Sudan: Amnesty accuses RSF of war crimes in assault on refugee camp
Published: December 3, 2025 12:31
Amnesty International said in a report that the RSF's multi-day attack on Zamzam displacement camp in Darfur involved killings of civilians, hostage taking and the destruction of mosques, schools and health clinics, and that they must be investigated as…
Trump freezes all immigration applications from 19 countries
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/trump-freezes-all-immigration-applications-from-19-countries/
Published: December 3, 2025 12:13
The announcement comes after last week's a shooting in Washington of two National Guard troops by a suspect who is an Afghan national.
South Africa convicts ex-apartheid cops for 1987 killing
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/south-africa-convicts-ex-apartheid-cops-for-1987-killing/
Published: December 3, 2025 11:46
Two former apartheid-era police officers in South Africa have been found guilty of murdering student leader and activist Caiphus Nyoka nearly four decades after his killing, in a case that highlights renewed efforts to confront unresolved crimes from the…
Family of deceased opposition leader refuses to allow "rushed" government autopsy
Published: December 3, 2025 11:33
The family of Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane’s has refused to allow an official autopsy scheduled for Tuesday, saying that they were concerned about the rush to conduct the procedure.
Gabon detains tourism minister after alleged $18m funds theft
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/gabon-detains-tourism-minister-after-alleged-18m-funds-theft/
Published: December 3, 2025 11:12
Investigators see Pascal Ogowé Siffon as a serious flight risk after he was detained while attempting to leave the capital.
Dangote invites petroleum regulator to verify output figures
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/dangote-invites-petroleum-regulator-to-verify-output-figures/
Published: December 3, 2025 11:08
The Dangote refinery said Monda it was ready to demonstrate its ability to deliver 1.5 billion litres of petrol a month, following questions by the sector regulator about its capacity
Gabon's embezzlement-accused tourism minister under house arrest
Published: December 3, 2025 10:58
Investigators see Pascal Ogowé Siffon as a serious flight risk after he was detained while attempting to leave the capital.
Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Africa in 2026 as he wraps up his first foreign trip
Published: December 3, 2025 10:30
Wrapping up his first international trip as pope, Leo XIV says he hopes to visit Africa in 2026.
Mali recovers $1.2 billion in arrears from miners under new code
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/mali-recovers-12-billion-in-arrears-from-miners-under-new-code/
Published: December 3, 2025 10:05
Mali has recovered more than a billion dollars in arrears from mining companies after a sweeping audit, its finance minister said on Tuesday.
AFCON 2025: Morocco hotels prepare for surge in visitors
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/afcon-2025-morocco-hotels-prepare-for-surge-in-visitors/
Published: December 3, 2025 09:36
Accommodation facilities are undergoing upgrades and improvements to meet standards, ensuring comfort, security, and a high-quality experience for all visitors
Putin hosts Kushner and US envoy in Kremlin talks on Ukraine peace
Published: December 3, 2025 08:59
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Tuesday. The meeting is part of a new push by the Trump Administration to broker a peace deal in the four-year Ukraine war.
Mozambique violence forces 100,000 to flee as displacement crisis deepens
Published: December 3, 2025 08:56
Close to 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have been forced to flee after armed groups stormed their villages, burning homes and attacking civilians.
UNHCR: Nearly 100,000 displaced in recent weeks as violence spreads across northern Mozambique
Published: December 3, 2025 05:59
Close to 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have been forced to flee after armed groups stormed their villages, burning homes and attacking civilians.
Cameroon: Douala mourns Anicet Ekane as questions remain over his death
Published: December 2, 2025 20:52
Ekane's family rejected a government-led investigation into his death.
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says its unable to finalise election results
Published: December 2, 2025 19:32
The country's electoral commission said armed men broke into its office and stole ballots and vote tallies on 26 November, the same day that the military seized power.
Violence escalates in South Kivu as M23 attacks government forces
Published: December 2, 2025 17:10
Clashes between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces, supported by coalition troops, broke out across South Kivu province on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In Kenya, women motorcycle riders break stereotypes on the road
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/in-kenya-women-motorcycle-riders-break-stereotypes-on-the-road/
Published: December 2, 2025 17:05
The Inked Sisterhood is one of the fastest-growing communities of female bikers in Kenya.
German, Egyptian foreign ministers want full implementation of Gaza ceasefire
Published: December 2, 2025 16:34
Israel has been accused of repeated violations, breaking the truce more than 500 times, and killing at least 356 Palestinians since October 10
Measles vaccination drive expands in east of DR Congo as conflict persists
Published: December 2, 2025 16:28
A campaign to vaccinate tens of thousands of children in eastern Congo’s Masisi Territory continued Monday, as local health authorities battled a measles outbreak that has left thousands of children sick.
Ears 'notched' in drive to boost Kenya's Rhino population
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/ears-notched-in-drive-to-boost-kenyas-rhino-population/
Published: December 2, 2025 15:23
Kenya has launched the largest ever rhino ear tagging program at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West National Park
Saffron harvesting flourishes in Morocco's rural Ikniouen commune
Published: December 2, 2025 15:10
Morocco is among the world's top saffron producers.
Cameroon fires coach as new hire omits Onana, Aboubakar ahead of AFCON
Published: December 2, 2025 14:44
Pagou replaced Marc Brys, the veteran Belgian coach whose appointment last year seemed to be the sports ministry's choice against the wishes of the soccer federation led by Cameroon great Samuel Eto’o.
ICC accuses Libyan prison commander of murder and sexual violence
Published: December 2, 2025 14:36
ICC prosecutors say Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior commander at Mitiga prison in Libya, ordered or oversaw murders, torture, rape and other sexual violence between 2015 and 2020.
Yoane Wissa misses AFCON after being dropped from DR Congo squad
Published: December 2, 2025 14:08
Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa has been left out of DR Congo’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, ruling him out of the tournament in Morocco.
Trump to host DRC and Rwanda presidents to sign peace agreement
Published: December 2, 2025 13:43
Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame will meet the US president in Washington on Thursday.
Rare african lion quintuplets make adorable public debut in China
Published: December 2, 2025 12:28
Five African lion cubs, rare quintuplets born to the same mother, made their public debut at an animal theme park in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality at their one-month celebration.
Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/burkina-fasos-traore-gets-first-sahel-alliance-identity-card/
Published: December 2, 2025 11:33
With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration
UK suspends funding support for the Mozambique gas project
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/uk-suspends-funding-support-for-the-mozambique-gas-project/
Published: December 2, 2025 11:13
The gas project in Mozambique has, over the years, been accused of fueling the climate crisis and deadly terror attacks in the region.
South African radio presenter charged with recruiting fighters for Russia
Published: December 2, 2025 11:10
South African Radio Host Charged with Recruiting Fighters for Russia
Guinea-Bissau: Presidential candidate seeks asylum in Nigerian embassy
Published: December 2, 2025 09:52
Fernando Dias' request for protecton was granted Sunday in a letter by Nigeria's foreign minister to ECOWAS. In the letter, Nigeria also requested ECOWAS to authorize its forces present in Bissau to secure the embassy premises
Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid growing security crisis
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/nigerias-defence-minister-resigns-amid-growing-security-crisis/
Published: December 2, 2025 09:51
Nigeria’s defense minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned, the president’s office said on Monday, as the country grapples with a growing security crisis.
Former Credit Suisse official indicted in Mozambique money laundering case
Published: December 2, 2025 08:14
Swiss authorities have indicted a former official at Credit Suisse for alleged money laundering involving state companies in Mozambique.
Protesters in Haiti take over Saint-Marc city hall demanding protection from gangs
Published: December 2, 2025 07:07
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Saint-Marc in Haiti and seized the offices of the city hall to demand protection from gang violence.
No breakthrough in ECOWAS talks with Guinea-Bissau coup leaders
Published: December 2, 2025 05:58
A high-level delegation from ECOWAS has ended its mediation mission to Guinea-Bissau without a breakthrough. But representatives of the West African regional bloc said talks with coup leaders would continue later this month.
Congolese authorities declare end of Ebola outbreak in Kasai
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/congolese-authorities-declare-end-of-ebola-outbreak-in-kasai/
Published: December 1, 2025 20:40
No new Ebola cases were reported in the past 42 days.
DRC: MONUSCO head Bintou Keita steps down early
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/drc-monusco-head-bintou-keita-steps-down-early/
Published: December 1, 2025 19:37
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the DRC was expected to leave her position in February 2026.
Civil society condemns the death of opposition leader Anicet Ekane in custody
Published: December 1, 2025 17:54
Cameroon is reeling after the death of Anicet Ekane, a prominent opposition figure and longtime critic of President Paul Biya, who died in state custody. His passing has sparked grief and indignation in Yaoundé and beyond.
UNAIDS urges global unity in World AIDS Day call to action
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/unaids-urges-global-unity-in-world-aids-day-call-to-action/
Published: December 1, 2025 16:01
As the world marks World AIDS Day, UNAIDS is urging global leaders to take urgent action.
ECOWAS delegation in Guinea-Bissau for talks with coup leaders
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/ecowas-delegation-in-guinea-bissau-for-talks-with-coup-leaders/
Published: December 1, 2025 15:45
The mission, led by its chairman and the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, arrived as the military government — which seized power last Wednesday — banned all demonstrations, strikes and activities regarded as threat to peace and stability
Spanish services rescue over 100 migrants in Canary Islands
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/spanish-services-rescue-over-100-migrants-in-canary-islands/
Published: December 1, 2025 15:10
New footage released by Spanish authorities shows members of the Spanish Red Cross helping people getting to shore on the island of El Hierro.
Moroccan runners shine at Dar Bouazza’s 'Darb Race' half-marathon
http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/moroccan-runners-shine-at-dar-bouazzas-darb-race-half-marathon/
Published: December 1, 2025 14:39
Moroccan athletes Youssef El Baz and Lamyaa Cherkab won the 2nd "Darb Race" half-marathon in Dar Bouazza, which saw over 3,000 runners, both pros and amateurs. The race was free for participants.
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