By Rédaction Africanews Following the takeover of Uvira by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, is the financial and strategic hub Katanga next? Africanews spoke to political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu about what the rebels might do next. After the fall of Uvira, questions are mounting about a possible advance by AFC-M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Analysts say the rebels now have a number of options, including an advance south towards Katanga, a region considered vital to Kinshasa’s economy and strategy. Political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu spoke to Africanews to discuss what might happen next: “After Uvira, the M23…
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Emily Chepkor didn’t plan to help start a movement. Three years ago, she simply put out a call for runners in Nairobi to join her for a free Saturday morning run. Just her and three other women showed up. They jogged a six-kilometer loop, ended with coffee at a café, and unknowingly sparked something much bigger. That casual meet-up became We Run Nairobi, now the biggest and most visible running club in the city, and a key driver of the running boom sweeping through Nairobi’s streets. On their best day, they have pulled over 1200 runners. She has worked with Swiss running brand…
Egypt’s beloved comfort food, koshary, has earned global recognition after being added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking the first Egyptian dish to receive the honor. Built from simple, affordable ingredients—rice, lentils, pasta, fried onions, and tomato sauce—the hearty meal reflects everyday life across Egypt, from street stalls to family kitchens. UNESCO highlighted koshary’s role in social cohesion, noting how it cuts across class, region, and age, even as local variations add their own flair. The inscription brings Egypt’s total entries on the list to 11, including ten non-culinary entries, and places koshary alongside newly recognized culinary traditions from Italy and…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco this December, promising a showcase of the continent’s finest talent. While stars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will command attention, the tournament’s narrative may be shaped by other key figures. Hosts Morocco could look to midfield maestro Azzedine Ounahi to inspire their title charge, especially if their captain, Achraf Hakimi, remains sidelined by injury. For Nigeria, success hinges on talismanic striker Victor Osimhen, whose importance to the team cannot be overstated. Meanwhile, watch for breakout performances from Senegal’s teenage PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye and Uganda’s exciting winger Rogers Mato. With in-form…
By AP The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026. “There is pain on every page,” UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said as he unveiled the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview, warning that “a quarter of a billion people are in urgent need of humanitarian help” while funding has fallen to its lowest level in a decade. Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, Fletcher said last year’s appeal brought in just $12 billion, making it “a heartbreaking report to share.” He…
By Rédaction Africanews The paramilitary group claimed on Monday that it had taken control of the strategically important oil field at the border with South Sudan. Heglig is also a key source of revenue for Juba, as it houses its main oil processing facility. It’s yet another consequence of the civil war in Sudan: the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed that it had taken control of the Heglig oil field in South Kordofan province on Monday. According to press agency reports, the oil workers and security forces at the oil field fled into neighbouring South Sudan during the attack. The…
By Rédaction Africanews A truckers’ strike in Cameroon has brought major disruptions to one of the country’s primary commercial routes, National Highway 1. The crisis is centered in the Adamaoua region, near the gateway to Meiganga, where hundreds of trucks destined for northern Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic have been stranded for five days. Truck drivers staged the protest in response to what they describe as ongoing harassment along the route. The immediate trigger for the large-scale walkout was an incident involving a slap. According to reports, a gendarme slapped a truck driver on the outskirts of Meiganga,…
The major change, if adopted, could see the return of migrant hubs and EU countries striking bilateral agreements with non-member states to facilitate deportation of rejected asylum seekers. European Union officials were on Monday finalizing a major overhaul of its migration system including streamlined deportations and increased detentions, as the issue has taken on increasing importance in public debate. Ministers from the 27 nation-bloc met in Brussels days after the Trump administration published a blistering critique of the bloc’s migration policy. The fierce debate within the EU over that policy long precedes the denunciation from Washington. Yet the ministers…
By Rédaction Africanews The head of the World Health Organization has denounced a series of airstrikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan State that killed 114 people, including 63 children. The attacks happened on December 4 and hit a kindergarten and the nearby Kalogi Rural Hospital, according to the WHO’s Attacks on Health Care monitoring system. Another 35 people were injured. Hospital Hit Multiple Times WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Kalogi hospital was struck at least three times. Survivors were later moved to Abu Jebaiha Hospital for treatment, where medical teams urgently called for blood donations and more supplies. Tedros…
Angola has inaugurated a $4 billion gas processing plant in Soyo, marking a major step in diversifying its energy sector beyond crude oil. The facility, developed by Novo Consórcio de Gás (NCG) with partners including Azule Energy, Sonangol E&P, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, can process 400 million cubic feet of gas per day from Angola’s first standalone gas fields. Completed months ahead of schedule, the plant will supply natural gas for domestic power generation, industrial use, and LNG exports, boosting energy security. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo highlighted that the project supports industrialization, including petrochemicals, ammonia, and urea production. The project also…