- 13 May, 2026
Massive influx of Congolese refugees strains Burundi’s humanitarian capacities
The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December…Read More
ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa
ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026…Read More
Ethiopia to hold general election on 1 June 2026
In an address to parliament in October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming election would be the “best organised”
Floodwaters devastate Gaza camps amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
Rains drenched Gaza’s tent camps and winds froze the Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as storm Byron descended on the
Egypt’s koshary is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage
The popular, low-cost dish, consisting mostly of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions, is the 11th item inscribed on the
Uganda to receive $1.7 billion of US funding under new health deal
Uganda and the United States have signed a $2.3 billion health cooperation agreement, which includes up to $1.7 billion of
Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri is reportedly hiding in a neighbourhood of the Togolese capital, according to Reuters and Jeune Afrique…Read
Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The caftan has become a national symbol of identity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride in Morocco…Read More
Videos. Pix of the Day: December 10, 2025
Africanews samples a selection of the day’s most striking images…Read More
French footballer Paul Pogba announces investment in camel-racing team
Once the world’s most expensive footballer, Paul Pogba is now on the lookout for the world’s most expensive camel: the