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Horse rescued from freezing pond in New York by police and neighbours

The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/27/horse-rescued-from-freezing-pond-in-new-york-by-police-and

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DRC mysterious illness outbreak: 419 cases and 53 deaths reported

A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of numerous individuals and left many more ill in the northwestern Equateur province of Congo, as reported by WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic during a UN briefing on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-cent

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Mexico's top court orders zoo to take better care of African elephant

Animal rights activist say Ely is suffering from depression, has lost weight, and has been repeatedly ill.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/mexicos-top-court-orders-zoo-to-take-better-c

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Celebrations in Gaza as the latest group of freed prisoners arrive

Their release was delayed on Saturday by Israel in protest against Hamas' treatment of hostages during their handover.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/celebrations-in-gaza-as-the-lates

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UN warns of worsening famine in Sudan as fighting escalates

A humanitarian official has urged the Security Council to take immediate action to protect civilians.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/un-warns-of-worsening-famine-in-sudan-as-fighting-

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Pope Francis undergoes physiotherapy as health improves slightly

In a morning update, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had a restful night and is currently in a state of recovery.View on euronews

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Yesterday

Faithful Gather for Mass as Pope Francis’ ealth Shows Signs of Improvement

The mass followed a similar service on Tuesday evening at the church of the Argentine community in Rome, reflecting the global concern for Francis, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

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DRC: rumours of forced recruitment by M23 spark panic in Goma

After rumors of forced recruitment in Goma by the M23 rebel movement, parents rushed into schools to collect their children, while others ran for their lives. School officials and M23 authorities strongly denied allegations of forced recruitment.<div clas

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Tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau over president's mandate expiration date

The opposition in Guinea-Bissau has pledged to bring the nation to a halt on Thursday amid a conflict regarding the expiration date of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's five-year term.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:

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Guinea-Bissau President in Moscow for talks on developing cooperation

Umaro Sissoco Embalo's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin comes as Moscow continues its drive to build economic and security ties with countries in Africa.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews

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U.S. ends Power Africa Initiative after a decade

A State Department spokesperson told Bloomberg that each program is under review to determine whether it aligns with U.S. national interests.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/us-ends-po

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Nigeria’s museum to oversee return of Benin bronzes

With the Oba’s consent, NCMM will now oversee conservation and negotiations for their return. Talks with Cambridge University, which paused plans to return over 100 bronzes, are ongoing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt

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Agreement reached to exchange hostage bodies for Palestinian prisoners

Israeli and Hamas officials announced a deal to exchange the bodies of deceased hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/agreement-

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UN warns time running out to organise credible elections in South Sudan

Formed in 2020, the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity last year delayed the holding of polls for the third time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/un-warns-time-runni

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Colombian man arrested for hiding cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport

Colombian police arrested a man at an airport in Cartagena for trying to smuggle cocaine under a toupee on a flight to Amsterdam. The 220 grams of drugs were worth €10,000 euros.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www

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Rwanda calls UK sanctions "Regrettable" over alleged M23 support

Rwanda has described the sanction measures announced by the UK as “regrettable” over the country’s alleged support for M23 rebels<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/rwanda-calls-uk-sanct

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South Sudan: New Mobile courts bring justice to Renk

In the far northern town of Renk, a new mobile court has become a beacon of hope, delivering justice to an area where it has been long absent<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/south-suda

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Ukraine says it has agreed on a minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes the agreement will improve its relations with President Donald Trump’s administration.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/ukraine-says-it-has-agreed-on-a-minerals-deal-with-us/

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Tuesday, february 25, 2025

Sierra Leone's 'kush' made using ingredients imported from abroad

Tests conducted by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime found it contained nitazenes and synthetic cannabinoids brought in from countries including China.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.

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Eastern DRC: war injuries put strain on medical facilities as M23 rebels advance

Hospitals in North and South Kivu have come under pressure from the consequences of fighting in the region. Treating war injuries puts a strain on an already fragile medical system.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

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Mauritanian prosecutors seek 20-year jail term for former president

Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is currently is currently appealing a five-year sentence received in 2023 for abuse of office and embezzlement.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/mauritanian-pros

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Haitian Police demand better protection after the death of Kenyan officer

Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste urged the government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, controlling 85% of the capital, continue expanding their territory.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a

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Critically injured South African soldiers evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive

The M23 rebels are supported by around 4,000 troops from Rwanda, according to U.N. experts, and now occupy Goma and Bukavu, the two biggest cities in eastern Congo. Their rapid offensive has killed around 7,000 people, Congo says.<div class="small-12 colu

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Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia

The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.m. local time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

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At least nine dead in Botswana floods following record rainfall

More than 5,000 people have been affected by the flooding which has caused extensive damage to roads, homes, and businesses.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/at-least-nine-dead-in-botsw

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South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff retires from all rugby

The 33-year-old front-rower played 83 tests for the Springboks, winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023. His last test for the Boks was the 12-11 win over New Zealand in the World Cup final in Paris two years ago.<div class="small-12 column

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UN chief says warmongers and autocrats are 'suffocating' human rights

Antonio Guterres said “warmongers" must end their disdain for the global order.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/un-chief-says-warmongers-and-autocrats-are-suffocating-human-rights/?utm

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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/2

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Britain to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict

Britain is set to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its involvement in the ongoing conflict in neighboring Congo<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/britain-to-impose-sanctions-on-

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Unknown illness kills over 50 people in Congo

The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in most cases, and "that’s what’s really worrying,” Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring centre, told The Associated Press.<div class="small-12 c

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Flying car developed by Alef Aeronautics completes test, with production planned soon

Alef Aeronautics' flying car, the Model Zero, passed a major test. It can drive and fly, with production slated for 2025-2026 and 3,000 pre-orders already in place.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/

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Several missing as Kenya tightens border security after fishermen clash

Kenya has increased its border security following a clash between Ethiopian fishermen and their Kenyan counterparts at the Omo River<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/several-missing-as-

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COP16: UN Biodiversity Conference resumes work in Rome

The UN Biodiversity conference will resume its work in Rome Tuesday, after the talks ran out of time at the initial session in Colombia in November 2024.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/2

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Hopes for displaced Palestinian families in Egypt to return to Gaza

A Palestinian father and son who fled the war-battered Gaza Strip for Egypt dream of returning to their homeland and seeing it rebuilt<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/hopes-for-displac

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DRC: Thousands dead and hundreds of thousands displaced in conflict

Since January, the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of around 7,000 people<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/drc-thousands-dead-and-hundreds

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Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies

Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may end on Saturday, with no clear next steps.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/

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Pope Francis slightly improved but remains in a critical condition

The Vatican said on Tuesday that he had a good night’s sleep and has resumed some work from his hospital room.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/pope-francis-slightly-improved-but-remain

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Senegal signs historic peace deal with Casamance separatists

The MFDC has been fighting for Casamance’s independence for over four decades, but recent years have seen progress toward peace. In May 2023, at least 250 MFDC fighters surrendered their weapons in Mongone, signaling a shift towards reconciliation.<div cl

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Monday, february 24, 2025

Bukavu: Over 200 Police Officers and Soldiers Join M23

The defection ceremony took place in front of the provincial police headquarters, drawing the attention of the local population.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/24/bukavu-over-200-police-

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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey: Breaking Barriers in Ghanaian Boxing

Despite the challenges, Quartey remains determined to keep pushing boundaries in women’s boxing. Now, with her title belt proudly displayed, she serves as a beacon of hope for many young women who dream of stepping into the ring.<div class="small-12 colum

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Egypt dismisses rival authority in Sudan, supports military rule

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef El-Sherif in Cairo on Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/24/egypt-dismisses-rival

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Suez Canal Sees Ship Traffic Return Amid Red Sea Crisis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi previously estimated that disruptions could cost Egypt up to $7 billion in lost Suez Canal revenue in 2024.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/24/suez

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Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year

The conflict has accelerated in recent weeks, with the rebels taking the key city of Goma in January and Bukavu, another provincial capital, a few weeks later.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202

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Afro-Brazilian cleansing ritual precedes Rio carnival festivities

Afro-Brazilian religious followers conducted a vibrant cleansing ritual at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, just one week before the official Carnival festivities begin.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w

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Carnival 2025: 99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 revelers in Rio de Janeiro

The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/24/carnival-2025-99-bloc-parties-draw-over

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Tour du Rwanda 2025: Belgian rider Taillieu takes victory in kickoff race

Belgian rider Aldo Taillieu came first in the kickoff race of the Tour du Rwanda 2025 on Sunday, finishing the 4.1 km course in under 4 minutes.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/24/tour-du

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DRC: Kabila blames Tshisekedi's leadership for rising tensions in eastern DRC

Former leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, stated on Sunday that the poor governance of his successor, President Felix Tshisekedi, has significantly contributed to the escalating conflict in the eastern region of the country.<div cl

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Pope Francis showing "early signs" of kidney failure, according to Vatican

The Holy See has announced that blood tests showed early signs of kidney failure in Pope Francis, who has been in hospital battling a complex lung infection for over a week.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri

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Germany: Friedrich Merz's party secures victory amidst rising far-right

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's conservative party was poised for a modest win in the national election on Sunday, while the Alternative for Germany party nearly doubled its support, achieving the best results for a far-right party since World W

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Congo's leader proposes unity government amid ongoing violence

The president of Democratic Republic of Congo has declared his intention to establish a unity government as violence intensifies in the eastern part of the country and criticism grows regarding his response to the situation.<div class="small-12 column tex

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Kenyan officer deployed to Haiti killed in violent gang encounter

A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating violent gangs was killed during a confrontation with one of the gangs, according to Kenyan officials on Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a

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Sunday, february 23, 2025

Nantes confronts its past with memorial to the Atlantic Slave Trade

Nantes, once France's largest slave-trading port, now honours its history with a powerful memorial to the transatlantic slave trade<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/23/nantes-confronts-its

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South Africa faces severe power cuts

South Africa faces severe power cuts as Eskom struggles with generation failures<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/23/south-africa-faces-severe-power-cuts/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign

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RSF signs 'Peace' deal amid Sudan’s civil war and crisis

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a charter with political and armed groups to create a 'government of peace and unity<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/23/rsf-signs-peace-deal

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UN calls for ceasefire in Congo

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the DRC<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/23/un-calls

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Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners

Israel has delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners which has put a strain to the Gaza Ceasefire<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/23/israel-delays-release-of-palestinian-prisoners/?utm

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Saturday, february 22, 2025

U.S., Ukraine close to agreement on mineral deal - Report

The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington, according to a person fami

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Hamas, Israel exchange captives as first phase of fragile truce ends

Hamas freed six Israeli hostages in the latest exchange Saturday, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel will release about 600 Palestianians from its jails<div class="small

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DR Congo: Rwanda protests U.S. sanctions against top official

Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/22/dr-congo-r

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Top UN official calls for immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo

United Nations special envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, called for an immediate cease fire and an end to hostilities "without conditions" by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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