By Africanews with AP Officials from the UN refugee agency, World Health Organization and UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service) on Friday delivered stark warnings over the deteriorating situation in Sudan. The military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, went to war in 2023, when tensions erupted between them. The army and RSF are former allies that were supposed to oversee a democratic transition after a 2019 uprising. The fighting has killed at least 40,000 people, according to the World Health Organization, and displaced 12 million others. However, aid groups say the true death toll could be…
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By Africanews with AP Winter’s first strong rainfall sent water cascading through parts of Gaza’s sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war. Residents attempted to dig trenches to keep the water from flooding their tents, as intermittent rain that began on Friday dripped through tears in tarpaulins and makeshift shelters. The bursts soaked families’ scant belongings. Strong winds can also topple tents and hamper attempts to gather scarce food and supplies. Two weeks ago, Bassil Naggar bought a new tent on the black market for…
By Rédaction Africanews In the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a new art exhibition is uniting French artist Camille Bleu Valentin with a group of young local creatives. Together, their works address pressing themes, climate change, pollution, and broader environmental concerns, in a region already deeply affected by ongoing conflict. The exhibition, titled “Chini ya Ardhi” (Swahili for “Underground”), offers a powerful mix of paintings and sculptures that explore Goma’s unique environmental realities. The city’s volcanic landscape and tense security situation form the backdrop for many of the pieces on display. “Inspired by the…
By Rédaction Africanews A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission delegation is visiting the United Kingdom from November 17 to 20, 2025, to meet with British officials and lawmakers to discuss reparations for slavery and colonialism. The discussions aim to address historic injustices suffered by African populations and their lingering impact, including racism. CARICOM, which consists of 15 Caribbean nations, is advocating for an official reparations plan that calls for formal apologies, debt relief, educational initiatives, and financial compensation. Despite growing global momentum, many European leaders, such as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have expressed reluctance to discuss reparations, emphasizing a…
By Rédaction Africanews The deputy executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP) expressed outrage over the “terrible atrocities” that recently took place in the city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region. “It should have been prevented. And we now really need to step up efforts to prevent these catastrophes from happening elsewhere,” Carl Skau said. Speaking from Addis Ababa, Skau said there “are needs across the country and the international community needs to step up.” Last month, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. They rampaged through the Saudi Hospital in the city, killing more than 450 people, according to the World Health Organization.…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Archaeologists are delving deep into Bizmoun Cave, uncovering new clues about early human life in Morocco. The National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, part of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, has launched a fresh wave of research at this remarkable site. Located in southwestern Morocco, just 15 kilometers northeast of Essaouira, Bizmoun Cave is becoming a window into humanity’s ancient past, where every layer of earth holds the potential for groundbreaking discoveries. “To study these shells, we rely on certain methodologies or technical approaches, as well as certain technical approaches, in addition to…
By Rédaction Africanews A bridge at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Congo collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday. The bridge at the Kalando mine in Mulondo in Lualaba province fell on Saturday, Roy Kaumba Mayonde, the province’s interior minister, said during a press conference. “Despite the strict prohibition on accessing the site due to heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides, illegal diggers forced their way into the quarry,” Mayonde said. A report by the Congo’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Support and Guidance Service, or SAEMAPE, government agency on…
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector. Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 in Cape Town, will unite the key players driving this acceleration — from governments and utilities to investors, independent power producers (IPPs), and technology innovators. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa’s energy demand is projected to increase by 35% by 2030, requiring over $25 billion in…
By Rédaction Africanews Somalia’s government has admitted that its electronic visa system was hacked, exposing personal information of thousands of travellers. The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it had launched an investigation into the breach and moved the e-visa platform to a new website. The agency added that it was treating the matter with “special importance” but did not clarify how many people were affected. The announcement came after warnings from the US and the UK, which said the cyberattack may have compromised data from more than 35,000 applicants, including foreign nationals and American citizens. The breach gained attention last…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Nearly a month after being sworn in as Madagascar’s “president of the refoundation,” Michael Randrianirina made his highly anticipated first address to the nation. Speaking in a pre-recorded televised “conversation” from the State Palace, the colonel who rose to power after weeks of tension and youth-led demonstrations recounted the dramatic three-week struggle that reshaped the island. Randrianirina firmly rejected claims that the fall of his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina, was a coup, insisting no violence occurred. Responding to accusations of judicial revenge against the former regime, he was blunt: investigations are the work of justice, not…