By AFP Soaring fuel costs due to US-Israel war on Iran have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Small businesses are scrambling to adapt. At a roadside cafe in downtown Cairo, Abu Ali was mid domino throw when the lights snapped off under new early-closing orders enacted to curb Egypt’s soaring energy bill due to the US-Israel war on Iran. “I used to stay here until 2:00 am,” the 63-year-old told AFP, tapping his tiles as the street went dark. “Now I’m home by 11 at most, just watching the news. This is not the Cairo…
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By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead. The operation took place in Ariko, a village about 100 kilometres north of the capital, Abuja, where gunmen had stormed churches during celebrations. Soldiers engaged the attackers in a gunfight, forcing them to flee and abandon dozens of hostages. Authorities said at least five people were killed in the assault, though local church officials reported a higher toll. Caleb Bawa Ma’aji, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna, said…
Washington, USA, 03 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers to participate in land restoration work by providing shaded spaces for their children, protecting them from extreme heat and environmental hazards. The initiative has led to the construction of 662 shelters across six regions, safeguarding 6,465 children and allowing women to focus on earning income and supporting their families. This practical solution not only improves household livelihoods but also advances women’s economic empowerment, transforming a structural barrier into a pathway for resilience and community development. The Issue: An impossible choice In the sun-scorched landscapes…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said. The Ministry of Communication said a temporary reception system had been set up, while facilities to accommodate arrivals had been selected in the capital, Kinshasa. “Logistical and technical support” will be provided by the US, the statement on Sunday said, adding that the Congolese government would bear no financial cost for the scheme. The government did not say how many deportees they would accept. The US has already sent deportees to several…
By Bridget UGWE and Jade Lévin, Lionel Laval He is known as “the Eagle,” “Di Caprio,” “El Profesor”… but we’ll simply call him Fally Ipupa. The Congolese superstar, who has long since crossed the borders of his native Democratic Republic of the Congo, is celebrating 20 years of his solo career this year. To mark the occasion, he is releasing his eighth studio album, XX, with the first part set to drop on April 17, followed by a second release on June 10, exactly 20 years after his debut album Droit Chemin. He will also celebrate this milestone with two…
By Rédaction Africanews Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, focusing on the war in the Middle East and economic cooperation. At the Kremlin, Putin said Russia is, in his words, “ready to do everything in our power” to help stabilize the situation in the region. He added that he has instructed his government to work with Egypt on boosting food supplies, especially Russian grain, saying Russia has, quote, “absolutely no problems” with its harvest or future deliveries. Egypt’s foreign minister thanked Putin for Russia’s backing on energy and food security, highlighting ongoing cooperation on…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Pope Leo XIV led the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to speak against the abuse of power and the drive for domination. During the ceremony, large vats of oil were blessed for use throughout the year in baptisms, communions, confirmations, and the anointing of the sick across Rome’s parishes. His broader message of peace came amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, where he has repeatedly appealed for an end to violence and urged global leaders to seek dialogue and de-escalation rather than conflict. Just weeks earlier, the…
By Rédaction Africanews Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, with three out of every four stocks in the benchmark index losing ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 545 points, or 1.2%, as of 9:52 a.m. Eastern. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.6%. Major indexes throughout Europe and Asia also fell. The broad slide for U.S. and global stocks follows a national address from Trump on Wednesday where…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the end of a two-year mpox outbreak that infected thousands and claimed more than 2,200 lives, according to health officials. Health Minister Roger Kamba said on Thursday that the outbreak, the largest in Africa in recent years, is no longer a national emergency after months without new confirmed infections. “After careful assessment, the outbreak has been brought under control,” Kamba told reporters in Kinshasa. Largest global outbreak centered in Congo The central African nation became the epicentre of the worldwide mpox crisis in 2024, when the virus spread…
By Rédaction Africanews After spending several months at the Mutobo demobilization center, 214 people affiliated with armed groups were officially reintegrated this week in Rwanda. According to Rwandan authorities, among them are suspected members of the FDLR, rebels who have been based in eastern DR Congo for nearly thirty years. The group is made up of both former fighters and civilians associated with these armed movements. During their stay in Mutobo, they followed a reintegration program focused on civic education, social support, and preparation for their return to their communities of origin. According to the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission,…