By Rédaction Africanews and AP Golf legend Tiger Woods is at the center of a new controversy following a DUI arrest in Florida, and newly released bodycam footage is shedding light on what happened. Authorities say Woods crashed his SUV after looking down at his phone, causing the vehicle to clip a truck and roll over. No one was injured, but deputies quickly noticed signs of impairment during a roadside sobriety test. Woods appeared disoriented, struggled with instructions, and was later seen in the patrol car drifting in and out of alertness. At one point, Woods mentioned he had just…
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By Rédaction Africanews with AP At least 43 people have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after militants linked to the Islamic State launched a deadly overnight raid, local officials said on Thursday. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist group aligned with Islamic State, attacked Bafwakoa village late Wednesday, burning homes and killing residents as they fled, according to local civil society representatives. “They set fire to houses in the village,” said Samuel Banapia, a civil society leader in the region, speaking by phone. The Congolese army confirmed 43 deaths but local authorities warned…
By Agencies Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Dallas, Texas. According to the indictment, the group is accused of robbing three men at gunpoint following a business dispute linked to Gucci Mane’s record label, 1017 Records. One of the victims is described as the owner of the label, though authorities have not publicly identified those involved. Prosecutors say the victims had traveled to Dallas for legitimate business when they were allegedly met with violence. Ryan Raybould, U.S. Attorney: “The victims in…
By AP A high-level migration summit in Egypt has been overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as leaders warn of growing pressure on host countries and call for greater international support. The meeting, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, brought together African ministers and stakeholders under the framework of the International Organization for Migration and the Global Compact for Migration, ahead of a global review forum in New York. Chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and IOM Director-General Amy Pope, the summit focused on improving migration governance across the continent. But discussions were dominated by the…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing risks. Across countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, terrorism-related deaths and attacks declined in 2025. It’s a notable shift for a region that has, for years, been considered the global epicenter of extremist violence. The Sahel has long struggled with insurgencies linked to groups like Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin and Islamic State, exploiting weak governance, porous borders, and deep-rooted poverty to expand their reach. Despite the recent drop…
Democracy “kills” and the people of Burkina Faso must “forget” it, the country’s military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television. Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not want the system of democracy and that Burkina Faso had its own, alternative approach, without giving details. Traoré initially pledged to restore democratic rule to the West African country by July 2024, but two months before this deadline, the junta announced it would extend its rule for another five years. In January, the authorities announced a ban on all…
By Agencies In South Sudan, aid organizations are raising alarm over reports of serious abuses, warning that civilians could be facing grave violations of international law. The warning comes as conditions on the ground continue to deteriorate, with millions of people struggling to access basic necessities such as food, water and medical care. Humanitarian actors say the scale of need is rapidly outpacing available resources, increasing the risk of a broader catastrophe. In a joint statement, humanitarian groups described the situation as deeply concerning, citing reports of attacks that may breach the rules of war. Aid agencies (joint statement): “These…
The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastructure and development funding gap. Speaking during the Atlantic Basin Business Forum at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting CEO for the Caribbean Office at Afreximbank, emphasized that access to capital remains the single most important factor in turning the region’s energy ambitions into reality. “There is a lot of financing that is required in the region and no one single institution can cover that alone.…
At least 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, the army has said. It said in its latest update that 57 people, including three soldiers, were wounded. Houses and private vehicles were damaged, while military equipment and facilities were destroyed by the blasts, it added. The explosions erupted late on Tuesday at the facility, located in the suburb of Musaga, and were caused by an electrical fault, an army spokesperson had said earlier. Shrapnel and debris were propelled more than 5km (three miles). Earlier,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP In Kenya, Greenland Girls School in Kajiado County is breaking new ground by providing education to teenage mothers, many of whom bring their children with them to the boarding school. Classrooms and dormitories accommodate both students and their babies, creating a rare environment where education and motherhood go hand in hand. For many young women rejected by their families or communities, the school offers a vital second chance. A 2015 study by the Population Council found that two-thirds of teenage mothers drop out of school due to pregnancy, and authorities stress the importance of allowing…