By Rédaction Africanews with AP The Gharib Allah Sufi mosque in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, was on the frontline of the country’s civil war for almost two years. It has been open for over a century and despite the danger, has never stopped servicing the neighbourhood, except for two weeks in 2025. Heavy fighting in the area forced its brief closure for safety reasons, but it soon reopened to offer assistance to the many people in need. “This mosque was the shelter, the hospital, it was the safe place that people came to. That is why we made sure the…
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By Rédaction Africanews and AP It was one of the largest coordinated attacks in Mali in recent years, as armed groups launched assaults across the capital, Bamako, and several other key locations. Government officials confirmed that at least 16 people were injured in the attacks, which targeted both civilian and military sites. Malian government spokesperson Issa Ousmane Coulibaly said the violence unfolded on the morning of 25 April 25, describing it as a “complex and coordinated” operation. The attacks struck multiple garrison towns, including Kati, Sévaré, Gao, and Kidal. According to officials, the injured, both civilians and military personnel, are…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP A Kenyan appeals court on Friday overturned a landmark ruling that established access to abortion as a fundamental right. Kenya is a deeply Christian country where abortions are legal but still taboo, pushing hundreds of thousands of women and girls towards backstreet clinics that put their lives in danger. The Centre for Reproductive Rights, an international NGO, says seven Kenyan women die every day from unsafe abortions, and many face extortion by police due to uncertainty around the law. Kenya’s 2010 constitution allows for abortions if the “life or health of the mother is in danger,” but the country’s…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Fresh fighting has erupted in Kidal, where Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists are clashing with government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The violence follows coordinated nationwide attacks, including explosions and sustained gunfire in Bamako, highlighting a worsening security situation. Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian town of Kidal between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries, a day after insurgents launched coordinated strikes across the restive Sahel nation. Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition on Saturday had said they had seized the northern city of…
South Africa’s engineering and construction sector employs over 1.36 million people, making it one of the largest employers in the country. Yet this sector has been under sustained pressure for nearly a decade, with consequences that have fundamentally reshaped how risks emerge and materialise on construction sites. This is according to Nathan Barker, Head of Engineering at Western National Insurance, who says that the industry’s nine consecutive years of declining output have driven riskier behaviour on sites, increasing both the frequency and complexity of claims. “As projects slow down or are cancelled, we typically see more aggressive bidding, reduced supervision…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Environmentalists have long urged finding cleaner alternatives to oil and gas. Now, as the war in the Middle East drives up prices, the need to find other sources of energy is increasingly urgent. In N’djamena, the capital of Chad, so-called ‘green coal’ is already on the market. “I use eco-friendly charcoal because, first of all, it doesn’t smoke; second, it lasts a long time—especially the burn time—and it’s economical,” says Sophie Saboura, a resident of the country’s capital, N’Djamena. “And I’ve noticed it doesn’t blacken the pot either, and there aren’t even any side effects.…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara has been killed in a car bomb attack on his home near Bamako, as the country faces a second day of intense fighting. Family members say Camara, his wife and two grandchildren died in the blast in the town of Kita, dealing a major blow to the ruling junta. The violence follows coordinated attacks led by Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front and jihadists from JNIM, targeting multiple regions across the country. Fighting has resumed in key areas including Kidal, Gao and Sévaré, while rebels claim control of Kidal…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions. According to IRNA, the visit follows a fast-paced regional tour that included stops in Pakistan and Oman. Muscat, which shares the strategic Strait of Hormuz with Iran, remains central to discussions over maritime security and energy flows. The escalating war is expected to dominate Araghchi’s talks in Russia, with Tehran and Moscow likely to focus on deepening coordination. “This is a good opportunity to discuss recent developments related to…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday. Ndayishimiye, 57, has been head of state of the poor east African country since 2020, taking over following the death of longtime leader Pierre Nkurunziza. His ruling party, the CNFDD-FDD, said in a post on X that Ndayishimiye was its choice to run for a seven-year mandate in the poll. No firm date for the election has been given. Ndayishimiye reacted on X by thanking the…
The 2026 London Marathon delivered a familiar storyline with historic proportions: African runners once again dominated the world-famous race, claiming top positions and delivering record-breaking performances. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe produced a landmark performance, becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in official race conditions, crossing the line in 1:59:30. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha followed closely in 1:59:41, while Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo completed an all-African podium. In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa broke her own world record with a time of 2:15:41, finishing ahead of Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei, another clean sweep for African athletes.…