By Rédaction Africanews with AP Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco’s border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement. The bodies of seven men and two women were found in Ras Asfour, a remote mountainous Moroccan area known for its plunging temperatures in winter, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights said Saturday in a statement. “They died from extreme cold, which their exhausted bodies could not stand,” he said. One of the migrants was from Guinea , the…
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By Rédaction Africanews The Associated Press gained rare access to a refugee camp where Malians accused the Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russian control, of abuses. Earlier this year, Africa Corps replaced the Russian mercenary group Wagner, which had been assisting the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in fighting militants linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State in West Africa’s Sahel region. The region has become the deadliest place in the world for extremism. Civilians, like the refugees, say they are caught in the fighting. The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But…
By Rédaction Africanews and EBU Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are at risk from cold and floods as Storm Byron makes landfall in the Gaza Strip. Already scarred by two years of war, the Gaza Strip has been hit by a severe winter storm. Palestinian sources say 12 people have died thousands of makeshift homes have been flooded. According to the UN’s migration agency, close to 800,000 displaced Palestinians are at heightened risk from the rain and floods. “Our house in Gaza City was destroyed,” says Said Khalil, “so now we live here in a tent. When it rained,…
By Rédaction Africanews Here in the Akuak islands, families survive on their own through fishing, and spend hours every day maintaining their islands. The huts are located along one of the countless channels formed by the Nile in this giant swamp. There’s nothing but water, grass and papyrus in this area called toich in Dinka language. According to the Norwegian Foreign Policy Institute: “South Sudan is a hotspot of flood risk. Its population is very exposed to seasonal riverine floods, which have become increasingly severe.” Its researchers say: “Whereas flood waters have historically receded during the November to January dry…
By Agencies West African leaders have rejected a transition programme announced by Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers, calling instead for a swift return to constitutional order and warning of targeted sanctions against those obstructing the process. The position was reaffirmed on Sunday in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, where heads of state and government met for the 68th summit of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, amid growing concerns over insecurity, economic pressures and political instability across the region. Opening the summit, ECOWAS Commission Chairman and Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, warned that the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government continues…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Egypt unveiled the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor on Sunday – the latest in government archaeological events aimed at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a renovation project that lasted about two decades. They represent Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt about 3,400 years ago. “Today we are celebrating, actually, the finishing and the erecting of these two colossal statues,” Mohamed Ismail, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, told the Associated…
By Rédaction Africanews Uganda’s military has confirmed it is holding Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago. The army says he is suspected of involvement in “violent subversive activities” and will face charges in court. The Catholic Diocese of Masaka had earlier reported that Father Ssekabira was “kidnapped by men in Uganda Army uniform.” The church has not commented on the military’s accusations. Church Calls for Immediate Release The Masaka Diocese raised alarm over the priest’s disappearance on Saturday. Bishop Serverus Jjumba described the incident on 3 December as a “grievous wound” for the…
By Agencies Actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, have been found dead at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Reiner was 78. A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation confirmed the couple were the victims, speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Los Angeles police say they are investigating an apparent homicide. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid call shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Reiner, the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, became one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers, directing classics including This Is Spinal…
Accra Cultural Week offers a powerful lens into Ghana’s history, creativity, and resilience, blending art, memory, and community into a living cultural statement. At its heart was Serge Attukwei Clottey’s stunning exhibition, [Dis]Appearing Rituals, which transformed yellow jerrycans into dazzling art, a practice he calls “afrogallonism.” This work served as a tribute to the resilience of Jamestown, a historic Accra neighborhood where returning formerly enslaved people settled in the 1800s. Walking the streets of this neighborhood reveals a layered history in its architecture, from Portuguese-built forts to British lighthouses, while vibrant funeral posters highlight the community’s distinctive celebration of life and…
By Rédaction Africanews Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flash floods overnight inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles. The Interior Ministry reported 14 people hospitalized. Local outlets reported that schools announced three days of closures. Rains also caused flooding and damage elsewhere throughout Morocco, including the northern city of Tetouan and the mountain town of Tinghir. Safi, a city on Morocco’s Atlantic shore more than 320 kilometers (200 miles) from the capital Rabat,…