The remains of 42 South African freedom fighters who died while exiled in Zimbabwe and Zambia during the struggle against white minority rule arrived in the country Wednesday, officials said.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called on the international community to sanction Rwanda for its role in “destabilizing” his country Wednesday as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

On the sidelines of the General Assembly High-Level debate, for the first time in history, the G20 Foreign Ministers gathered at the United Nations Headquarters, bringing together the world’s largest economies in an event open to all 193 UN member states.

The parties called for the release of Jean-Marc Kabund, leader of the Alliance for Change party; Mike Mukebayi, a former member of the provincial parliament for Together for the Republic; and Seth Kikuni, a candidate in the presidential elections last year

Rights groups say more than 60 people were killed during weeks of protests triggered by a controversial finance bill which proposed tax hikes and new levies on an already overburdened population

Speaking to Russian media on the eve of the UN General Assembly, Moscow’s foreign affairs minister Sergei Lavrov called Africa’s call for a permanent seat on the UN’s top organ ‘legitimate’

Lebanese Caretaker Health Minister Firas Abiad was at the airport to receive the Turkish aid.

Ex-France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has announced that he is retiring from football at the age of 31. It comes after Varane, who recently signed with Como, suffered a knee injury during a match against Sampdoria. His illustrious career saw him bag a world cup victory.

In war torn-Sudan, mothers and newbors in the western state of South Darfur are dying of preventable conditions in shoking numbers, NGO Doctors without Border (MSF) alerted Tuesday (Sep. 24).

Masoud Pezeshkian also defended his country’s support for the Palestinians. Deadly Israeli raids inside Lebanon have grabbed headlines at this year’s United Nations General Assembly

French NBA-star Tony Parker sat down with Africanews during his visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Congolese youth and tells them to “keep dreaming big”.

Relatives of jailed Tunisian opposition figures urged the International Criminal Court on Tuesday to investigate alleged rights violations against migrants in the country. Tha accusations are the latest to plague President Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term in elections on October 6th.

The museum tells the story with objects from its own collection as well as those borrowed from 29 international lenders, many of which have never been shown in the UK before.

U.S. President Joe Biden is to travel to Angola next month, in what will be his first visit to the African continent while in office, the White House announced on Tuesday. He is set to meet with President Joao Lourenco to discuss issues including firming up economic ties and boosting security.

The fighting takes place against the backdrop of Ukraine’s presitial visit to the USA. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to present to the White House this what he termed as the victory plan.

Another woman sued Sean “Diddy” Combs on Tuesday, alleging that the music mogul and his head of security raped her and recorded it on video at his New York recording studio in 2001.

In a statement, the media freedom group and 547 local radio stations from 16 west African countries notably called for the protection of the right to information. Their appeal to the authorities also included a call to fight impunity.

Ghana is bracing for a national lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labour unions intensify their stance against illegal mining, known as galamsey.

President Joe Biden declared the U.S. must not retreat from the world, as he delivered his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon edged toward all-out war and Israel’s bloody operation against Hamas in Gaza neared the one-year mark.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Ramaphosa called upon the world’s leaders to take decisive action to end Palestinian suffering.

In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Brazil’s president Lula voiced his concern over the effects of climate change in Brazil and across the world. It comes after this year’s summer was the hottest on record globally. Lula also spoke of growing tensions in the Middle East.

According to UNICEF, in Burundi, youngsters aged between 5 and 19 account for around a third of mpox cases. In light of this information, school staff have been taking measures to protect staff and themselves. Since July, hundreds of suspected cases have been recorded in the country.

Sudan’s ousted ex-leader Omar al-Bashir has been moved from a prison north of Omdurman to Merowe hospital, which is located around 450 kilometres away from the capital Khartoum. His legal team requested the transfer due to medical reasons. Bashir is wanted by the ICC on charges including genocide.

Speaking late on Monday (Sep. 23), Burkina’s Security minister accused namely 14 people of plotting the destabilization attempt. Among them junta opponents, the leader of the Jan. 2022 coup, two former ministers, two journalists. Unidentified conspirators includedWestern intelligence officials.

In a new report, the World Health Organisation states that there have been nearly 30,000 suspected cases of mpox in Africa since the start of the year. A majority were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which, like Burundi, has seen an upsurge in cases.

But for many Baka children, dreams of education go unfulfilled. Their lack of birth certificates poses a significant barrier — part of a wider global problem. They never saw the need for birth certificates when they barely interacted with the world beyond the forest.

The reggae giant’s footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour. It’s the first time the siblings have performed together on tour in two decades.

Mali marked on Sunday (Sep. 22) the 64th anniversary of its indepedence. Events took place across the nation as well as in the capital where the transitional president attended ceremonies.

The 5-day Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition brought together a range of key local and international guests looking for business opportunities in South Africa’s defence industry. The next edition will be held in 2026.

One of the most notable developments is the formation of a new coalition called the “Bloc of Liberals and Democrats” (BLD) – Takku (“unite” in Wolof).

Russia has declined to support a UN blueprint aimed at bringing the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges from climate change and artificial intelligence to escalating conflicts and increasing inequality and poverty.

China’s foreign minister on Monday called on world powers to work together in tackling global challeges. Addressing a meeting of delegates at the Summit for The Future, Wang Yi stressed the importance of the UN Charter.

Police in Ghana say they have arrested dozens of protesters, after crowds took to the streets to denounce the government’s handling of the economy and of illegal mining. Organisers of the demonstration accused police of attacking peaceful protesters. It comes months ahead of presidential elections.

At least 30 bodies have been found on a boat along a migrant route off the coast of Senegal, the country’s military has said. Many of those leaving the country are seeking to escape poverty and a lack of jobs. Most try to make their way to the Canary Islands.

Thousands of people are fleeing southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes, that have killed dozens and wounded hundreds according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israel says it is going after Hezbollah targets, as fears of a wider regional war grow.

Rescuers on Monday (Sep. 23) recovered the bodies of more workers killed in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 38, officials said. Another 14 miners are still believed to be trapped below ground.

According to his spokesperson, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is ‘gravely alarmed’ by reports of an assault by the Rapid Support Forces on the city of El-Fasher. He has called on the leader of the RSF to end the attack on the city, which has been besieged by paramilitaries for months.

Israel allows trucks of aid just through two small crossings in the north and one main crossing in the south, Kerem Shalom.

Tunisians have taken to the streets once again, denouncing president Kais Saied who they accuse of stamping out political opposition. It comes ahead of the country’s presidential election on October 6th. Since 2021, Saied has been ruling by decree, with the opposition calling the move a ‘coup’.

This comment comes as Sudan has repeatedly accused the United Arab Emirates of arming the RSF group in the ongoing war in the country.