By Africanews with AP People in Mozambique were receiving cholera vaccinations following the global resumption of preventive Cholera vaccination programs which were halted for nearly four years due to a vaccine shortage, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In a joint statement, WHO, vaccine alliance GAVI and the United Nations Children’s Fund said stocks of oral cholera vaccines in the global stockpile they manage had improved to nearly 70 million doses last year. The vaccines are distributed free to countries that need them, but they had to be used only in reaction to outbreaks rather than preventative campaigns after a…
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By Africanews with AFP Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there was any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nuclear programme and other issues while refusing to rule out military action. The talks — finally confirmed by both sides late Wednesday after uncertainty over the location, timing and format — will be the first such encounter between the two foes since the United States joined Israel’s war against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff…
The US has backed the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, Downing Street has told the BBC. On Thursday, Donald Trump signalled his approval for the move, describing Sir Keir Starmer’s agreement as the “best he could make”. It comes just a few weeks after the US president prompted fears in Whitehall that he would withdraw his support, after he branded the deal an “act of great stupidity”. Trump’s comments led to additional talks between officials to confirm continued American support for the agreement, which will impact the future…
In the town of Grazalema, in Cádiz province, more than 470 litres of rain have already fallen, overwhelming underground channels and pushing river water into the streets. About 60 residents from low-lying neighbourhoods were evacuated, with the mayor warning that homes further uphill could be affected later on 5 February. The region remains under red alert, with up to 150 litres per square metre still expected and winds reaching 80 km/h. Classes are suspended and travel is discouraged. Emergency services have logged hundreds of incidents nationwide, from road closures to power risks. After weeks of storms, soaked ground can no…
By Rédaction Africanews More than 108,000 evacuations have been recorded by Morocco’s Interior Ministry since heavy rains caused water levels to rise in Ksar El Kebir province last Friday. Local authorities, who are continuing emergency operations, have urged residents in flood‑prone areas of the northwestern plains to leave immediately. Flood risks are increasing due to heavy rainfall, swollen rivers and additional water being released from full dams. The number of people evacuated by the authorities has reached 108,432, according to the Interior Ministry. Helicopters have been deployed for rescue operations as rising waters flood fields and villages in the northwest.…
Videos of his relaxed jog quickly spread online, mixing jokes and cheers. Dressed in the official white kit, the rapper emerged from the crowd and carried the flame from Via Pegoraro to Piazza Libertà, waving at students and breaking into a few dance steps. Snoop, already a familiar olympic face from Paris 2024, is back as part of NBC’s Olympic team ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. Named the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s first honorary coach for 2026, Snoop Dogg met athletes including figure skater Ilia Malinin, who landed a backflip in front of him, before taking up the torch…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Niger’s military-led authorities said on Wednesday that they will take French uranium giant Orano to court, accusing the company of creating an “ecological disaster” in the country. It claims the firm is storing 400 barrels of radioactive material at a site near Arlit in northern Niger, where Orano previously operated uranium mines. Justice Minister Alio Daouda said this has endangered local communities and amounts to environmental damage and large-scale harm to public health. He said Niger will take its case to national and foreign courts in order to obtain a conviction and reparations for the…
By Nathalie Wakam At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Botswana’s president urged young Africans to remain on the continent and turn their ideas into economic success, while calling for more transparent and accountable governance to ensure that growth benefits all. According to Botswana’s Ministry for the State President, Hon. Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, the government has launched a forensic audit in response to serious corruption allegations. “When we got in, we set up a forensic audit, basically because we had had incidents where there were serious allegations of corruption,” he said. “But it’s not just about conducting an audit; it’s…
By Africanews with AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new partnership deals and signalling a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan and Gaza. Relations between Cairo and Ankara have thawed after nearly a decade of estrangement that followed Sisi’s removal of the Muslim Brotherhood-aligned president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Erdogan had vowed never to speak to Sisi, but since 2023 the two leaders have met a handful of times, exchanged visits, normalised ties and signed more than a dozen cooperation agreements, including on defence.…
Officials said at least one person was injured overnight after drones hit several districts. The State Emergency Service reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and cars. Video shared online showed firefighters tackling a blaze in heavy snow. The attacks come as many neighbourhoods already deal with power cuts and heating problems. Crews worked through the morning to clear debris and restore basic services. Authorities urged residents to stay alert, while air defence remained active. For many in Kyiv, winter now means juggling daily life with outages, repairs and the steady risk of further strikes.