To all Africans and football fans around the world, congratulations to Senegal on winning the Africa Cup of Nations. A spirited and hard-fought tournament—well deserved. Respect as well to Morocco for their strong performance and contribution to an unforgettable competition. Celebrations erupted in Morocco while outrage spread across Senegal after a dramatic decision to strip […]

Thousands of civilians are fleeing fresh violence in South Sudan, as intensified fighting in Jonglei state raises fears of a return to full-scale civil war. Heavy clashes between government forces and fighters loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar have forced families to abandon their homes and seek safety in remote areas. The army says it […]

A Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat can stand trial over the 1961 killing of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first prime minister. Etienne Davignon, now 93, is accused of involvement in Lumumba’s unlawful detention, transfer, and degrading treatment. At the time, he was a trainee diplomat and later rose to […]

President Félix Tshisekedi has signed a decree establishing a specialised criminal court to prosecute economic and financial crimes in Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s fight against corruption. The decree-law, signed on Saturday, creates a new judicial body dedicated to handling complex financial offences, including corruption, money laundering, […]

A former member of an elite police unit in South Africa has been charged with the murder of a whistleblower who testified at a high-profile inquiry into police corruption. Matipandile Sotheni, 41, appeared in court accused of killing Marius van der Merwe in December last year. Prosecutors allege that Van der Merwe was shot dead […]

The government of South Africa has summoned the newly appointed United States ambassador after remarks he made about a controversial anti-apartheid chant sparked diplomatic tension. Leo Brent Bozell III, who assumed the post last month, drew criticism after publicly questioning a legal ruling concerning the chant “Kill the Boer.” While some critics argue the chant […]

  MINOVA : MUCHIBWE ET KISHINJI DÉFINISSENT LEURS PRIORITÉS POUR LA COHÉSION SOCIALE Minova, Sud-Kivu – Un atelier participatif consacré à l’élaboration d’une vision communautaire partagée s’est tenu à Minova, réunissant les membres des structures CDM Muchibwe et Protection Kishinji. Cette activité s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet UJAMA UDONGO JAMII AMANI NA MAENDELEO, mis […]

At least 30 people have died after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in southern Ethiopia, local authorities have said. The disaster struck the highland areas of Gamo Zone, where days of intense rainfall saturated the ground and caused slopes to collapse, burying homes and communities. Officials said most of the victims were killed in […]

A French national working for the United Nations in Democratic Republic of the Congo has been killed following reported drone strikes in the eastern city of Goma, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Two other people were also killed in the attack, though their identities have not yet been released. Witnesses said drones struck near […]

South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports. The outbreak, which started intensifying late last year and has rapidly spread across the country’s livestock industry, has already affected more than 297,000 cattle and resulted in over […]