By Africanews with AFP Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, demanding justice following the killing of civil society activist Vigario Luis Balanta. Demonstrations broke out after his funeral, with mourners marching through the capital before being dispersed by police using tear gas and batons. Some protesters also burned tyres and blocked roads, bringing parts of the city to a standstill. Balanta, 35, was found dead earlier this week in a rural area outside the capital, his body reportedly showing signs of violent assault. His death has sparked outrage in a country already facing political instability following…
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Four children – aged about two and three years old – have been “brutally stabbed and killed” at a nursery school in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, police said. The three boys and a girl were killed instantly, said a police spokesperson, who added that the suspect had used more than one knife during the morning attack. A 39-year-old man has been detained and is being questioned as “investigations continue to establish his motive, background, and any other relevant circumstances surrounding this heinous crime”, according to a Uganda Police Force statement on X. Angry parents had tried to lynch him before he…
Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, will once again headline the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. The event comes at a time when new projects, renewed exploration and downstream expansion are reshaping the country’s oil and gas outlook, positioning it on the precipice of a new production cycle. Minister Azevedo’s participation reflects the government’s commitment to engaging investors, tackling industry challenges and advancing the country’s $70 billion upstream investment pipeline. AOG 2026 arrives at a critical time for Angola’s oil and gas market.…
By Africanews with Joel KOUAM A proposed constitutional reform to create a Vice President position in Cameroon is triggering sharp debate among lawmakers and raising questions about governance and legitimacy. The draft bill, submitted to parliament on April 2, 2026, seeks to amend key provisions of the constitution. President Paul Biya has called for an urgent congress bringing together both the National Assembly and the Senate to fast-track the changes. Supporters of the reform say the move would strengthen institutional stability and ensure continuity in leadership. Tabouli Célestin, a ruling party lawmaker, defended the proposal, saying it would enhance governance.…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Golf legend Tiger Woods is at the center of a new controversy following a DUI arrest in Florida, and newly released bodycam footage is shedding light on what happened. Authorities say Woods crashed his SUV after looking down at his phone, causing the vehicle to clip a truck and roll over. No one was injured, but deputies quickly noticed signs of impairment during a roadside sobriety test. Woods appeared disoriented, struggled with instructions, and was later seen in the patrol car drifting in and out of alertness. At one point, Woods mentioned he had just…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP At least 43 people have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after militants linked to the Islamic State launched a deadly overnight raid, local officials said on Thursday. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist group aligned with Islamic State, attacked Bafwakoa village late Wednesday, burning homes and killing residents as they fled, according to local civil society representatives. “They set fire to houses in the village,” said Samuel Banapia, a civil society leader in the region, speaking by phone. The Congolese army confirmed 43 deaths but local authorities warned…
By Agencies Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Dallas, Texas. According to the indictment, the group is accused of robbing three men at gunpoint following a business dispute linked to Gucci Mane’s record label, 1017 Records. One of the victims is described as the owner of the label, though authorities have not publicly identified those involved. Prosecutors say the victims had traveled to Dallas for legitimate business when they were allegedly met with violence. Ryan Raybould, U.S. Attorney: “The victims in…
By AP A high-level migration summit in Egypt has been overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as leaders warn of growing pressure on host countries and call for greater international support. The meeting, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, brought together African ministers and stakeholders under the framework of the International Organization for Migration and the Global Compact for Migration, ahead of a global review forum in New York. Chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and IOM Director-General Amy Pope, the summit focused on improving migration governance across the continent. But discussions were dominated by the…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing risks. Across countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, terrorism-related deaths and attacks declined in 2025. It’s a notable shift for a region that has, for years, been considered the global epicenter of extremist violence. The Sahel has long struggled with insurgencies linked to groups like Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin and Islamic State, exploiting weak governance, porous borders, and deep-rooted poverty to expand their reach. Despite the recent drop…
Democracy “kills” and the people of Burkina Faso must “forget” it, the country’s military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television. Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not want the system of democracy and that Burkina Faso had its own, alternative approach, without giving details. Traoré initially pledged to restore democratic rule to the West African country by July 2024, but two months before this deadline, the junta announced it would extend its rule for another five years. In January, the authorities announced a ban on all…