Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and AP The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a…

Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says

7 months ago

Democracy "kills" and the people of Burkina Faso must "forget" it, the country's military ruler has said in an interview…

South Sudan: Aid agencies warn of possible war crimes amid deepening humanitarian crisis

7 months ago

By Agencies In South Sudan, aid organizations are raising alarm over reports of serious abuses, warning that civilians could be…

Caribbean Scales Up Energy Financing as Afreximbank Expands CARICOM Commitment

7 months ago

The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing…

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – army

7 months ago

At least 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot…

Kenya’s Greenland Girls School offers teenage mothers a second chance at education

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and AP In Kenya, Greenland Girls School in Kajiado County is breaking new ground by providing education…

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

7 months ago

Lamine Yamal said the racist chants during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".…

Guinea-Bissau: Civil society activist Vigário Luís Balanta found dead

7 months ago

By Sarah Miansoni Vigário Luís Balanta, a Guinea-Bissau civil society activist and a critic of the country’s military junta, was…

DRC launches first census in 40 years with $30M UNFPA backing – Interview

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews and Chris Ocamringa with Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its first national…

United States (U.S.) Pushes Energy Partnership in Caribbean, Eyes Suriname’s Growing Oil Sector

7 months ago

The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus…