Oil prices surge as Iran vows to attack ships in Strait of Hormuz

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Oil prices have risen sharply again after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday said it…

Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon

8 months ago

By Agencies with AFP The Israeli army has issued new evacuation warnings across Lebanon, including in parts of southern Beirut,…

United States imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over fighting in DR Congo

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews with AP The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence forces and top military officials…

Former Senegalese president enters UN Secretary-General race

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Former Senegalese president, Macky Sall, has officially entered the race to become the United Nations’…

At least 169 people killed in South Sudan ‘surprise’ attack

8 months ago

The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a…

Benin police offer €30,000 reward for information leading to alleged coup plotters

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Benin's Republican Police issue wanted notice for suspected coup leaders and hefty reward for information…

US sanctions Rwanda’s military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo

8 months ago

The US has imposed sanctions ‌on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the…

African nationals among 58 people injured by Iranian strikes on UAE

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies African nationals were among those injured in an Iranian missile strike on the United Arab…

Congo president says he will not ‘remain in power forever’

8 months ago

By Agencies Congo-Brazzaville’s 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso says he is preparing the ground for a new generation of leaders…

France to increase nuclear arsenal, European weapons cooperation

8 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent,…