FILE – PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi speaks during a press conference at the new Paris-Saint-Germain training ground Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Poissy, west of Paris. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 15 hours ago footballer Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has been hit with preliminary charges from a probe into alleged corruption,…
M23 rebels escort Romanian mercenaries to the border crossing into Rwanda in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Africanews Last updated: 15 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of Kavumu airport, a strategic hub serving Bukavu, the second-largest city…
A farmer works in a wheat field on the outskirts of Kenitra, Morocco, Friday, June 21, 2024. Golden fields of wheat no longer produce the bounty they once did in Morocco. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo Morocco Morocco’s cattle and sheep populations have dropped by 38% since the last census nine years ago, primarily…
The trial of Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish football, concluded on Friday. He is facing charges related to a non-consensual kiss he gave to star player Jenni Hermoso. A verdict is anticipated in the coming weeks. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso in 2023 after Spain’s victory at the women’s…
A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip, alleging it failed to ensure their safety and did not adequately screen and supervise the tour guides. Craig and Lisa Manders were on a guided walk…
Last updated: 13 hours ago The incident occurred in Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro Lighthouse. While kayaking with his father, Adrián was trapped in the whale’s mouth for a few seconds before being let go. His father, Dell, captured the moment on video. Despite the terrifying experience, both returned to shore safely. Whale…
African heads of state attend the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), February 17, 2024. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 13 hours ago African Union African leaders meeting at the African Union (AU) summit in Ethiopia are renewing calls for…
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that hundreds of thousands of people remain on the move in North Kivu and in South Kivu. In North Kivu, partners report that more than 110,000 people have left displacement sites in Goma and started to move to villages in the Masisi, Rutshuru and Nyiragongo…
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024.. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo Liberia Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended over 450 senior government officials, including ministers, due to their failure to declare assets to the anti-corruption agency. These…
Last updated: 15 hours ago Transported in air-conditioned containers, the group of elephants comprises of six adults and three calves. Lucy Truelson, Elephant Trail Project Officer at Werribee, highlighted the emotional significance of the move. The new 21-hectare enclosure, funded by the Victorian Government, cost €53 million. More about Animals Australia zoo
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