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- UN: Southern Africa faces worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niñoby editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on October 16, 2024 at 5:42 am
Five countries Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe — have declared national disasters over the drought and resultant hunger.
- Deschamps defends Mbappe amid rape accusation and 'fake news' controversyby editorial@africanews.com on October 15, 2024 at 8:30 pm
The controversy arose after Mbappe made a social media post claiming he was the target of 'fake news' following a report by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. The paper linked Mbappe and his entourage to an alleged rape in Stockholm during his recent visit to the city.
- Protesters in eastern DRC denounce Rwanda and rebel negotiationsby editorial@africanews.com on October 15, 2024 at 7:03 pm
On Sunday, October 13, during a meeting with Ugandan officers, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi gave clear instructions to strengthen military cooperation between the DRC and Uganda to eradicate insecurity in this region.
- Beninese anti-French activist Kemi Seba arrested in Parisby editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on October 15, 2024 at 3:31 pm
It’s unclear why he travelled to France, and there has been no official comment on his arrest yet.
- ICC prosecutor announces renewed probe into alleged crimes in eastern Congoby editorial@africanews.com on October 15, 2024 at 3:03 pm
The ICC first opened an investigation in Congo 20 years ago following years of armed conflict. Last year the Congolese government asked it to investigate alleged crimes in North Kivu by armed groups operating there since Jan. 1, 2022
- DRC cancels auction of 27 oil blocksby editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on October 15, 2024 at 2:27 pm
The 27 oil blocks whose auction was cancelled contain an estimated 22 billion barrels of oil.
- Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as floods ravage Kogi, Nigeriaby editorial@africanews.com on October 15, 2024 at 2:15 pm
Share You said: improve this : Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as severe floods hit Kogi, Nigeria Flooding in Nigeria’s Kogi State has displaced nearly 2 million people as of October 14, 2024, with over 200 communities and approximately 60 000 ha (150 000 acres) of land
- Chief Justice Koome names judges to handle DP Gachagua ouster petitionsby editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on October 15, 2024 at 11:42 am
Gachagua recently became the first Kenyan deputy president to be impeached by the National Assembly.
- Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial dealby editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on October 15, 2024 at 11:39 am
Italy has sent a first group of asylum seekers to Albania, as part of a controversial plan to process thousands of migrants outside of the country. The ship, which is carrying 16 migrants who had been rescued at sea after leaving Libya, left Lampedusa and is due to arrive in Albania on Wednesday.
- World Food Forum opens with call to build inclusive agrifood systemsby editorial@africanews.com on October 15, 2024 at 11:01 am
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization chief Qu Dongyu called for the strengthening of agrifood systems as a way to enhance food and nutrition security
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