The widow of former President Juvénal Habyarimana has been under investigation in France since 2008 for her alleged involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity.

Niger announced on Monday its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news.

The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden’s protective detail while in South Africa this week

The chief of United Nations peacekeeping has urged for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as tensions rise between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the DRC government, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and widespread displacement.

Abubakarr Koma is keeping alive the centuries-old art of Gara tie-dying, a vibrant tradition that tells stories through intricate patterns and vivid colors.

The expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States highlights “diplomatic bullying” by the new U.S. administration, which should be opposed by all African nations, said a South African political expert.

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east said Monday they were withdrawing from peace talks this week with the Congolese government, saying that international sanctions on the group’s members have undermined such dialogue.

A possible new technology may help survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan, but it’s not without its challenges.

The European Union announced on Monday that it has imposed targeted sanctions on nine leaders of the M23 rebel movement and Rwandan army officers due to their involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese officials announced on Sunday that numerous bodies have been discovered at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, just days after the military expelled a notorious paramilitary group from the area.

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news.

Two months after the M23 captured the city, Goma is facing an unprecedented financial crisis.

A coalition of around twenty opposition parties has backed Thiam as its candidate. With the opposition divided, Thiam has emerged as the leading figure to take on the ruling RHDP party which is yet to name its candidate

Rwanda said Monday it had given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country after cutting ties with Brussels. Belgium recently froze aid and suspended trade agreements over Kigali’s aggression in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo

A crucial week lies ahead for the Eastern Congo issue. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group have been invited for talks on Tuesday, March 18, in Luanda, Angola.

In this episode of the Africanews debates, our expert panel dives into the real impact of USAID’s potential exit.

Verified cases have surged since January 2025, marking an approximately 150 percent increase compared to December 2024. These violations include sexual violence, killings, maiming, and conscription by armed groups

The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors.

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th-century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday.

At a local restaurant in Lagos, staff are working to ensure that the less fortunate can still break their fast

Angolan President has called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC to pave the way for peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels

The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries

President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting the Iran-backed rebels’ strongholds

Facing drought and livestock loss, Maasai women in Northern Kenya are turning to cricket farming as a sustainable alternative

The Special Olympics World Winter Games come to a close on Saturday with African nations making strong strides

The United Nations has raised alarm over the rising levels of anti-Muslim bigotry worldwide, with concerns over racial profiling

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated the Kafue River

The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool

Locals in the Somali capital of Mogadishu have rejected a proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in Somalia

The diplomats also condemned the M23 offensive in DRC for its violence, displacement, and human rights violations, calling for the immediate withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan forces from the region.

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, provided clarification on Vinicius Junior’s absence from Friday’s training session, revealing that the Brazilian winger was given an additional rest day due to fatigue.

Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed her of the charges. She insisted she had diplomatic immunity and denied any wrongdoing.

A British national has died in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle from President William Ruto’s motorcade

As fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, a growing number of women in the country are turning to slam poetry to voice their hopes, dreams and fears amid the violence. Among them is Esther Abumba, who spoke to Africanews about her work.

A woman in South Africa tragically lost her life after being swept away by severe flooding in Pinetown on Friday.

Around 1,300 SADC soldiers are set to leave the country as the M23, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance. Despite diplomatic sanctions, Kigali remains steadfast, defending its sovereignty.

In a report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, it accused the Israeli state of using this as a war strategy.

Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see family members living in the country. His next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is expected to take place.

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to worsen, with millions of lives at risk as violence spreads across the country