Christmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefire brings brief respite

Despite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebration…

Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs

Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.

DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism—and inherent hurdles [Business Africa]

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure supply chains. …

TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors , Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platfo…

Parts of Saudi Arabia covered by snow as temperatures drop across the Kingdom

A rare blanket of snow covered parts of Saudi Arabia on early on Thursday, as temperatures dropped across the kingdom.

Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu

As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.

Farmers protest at Macron's second home over EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit

Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.

Second trial related to 2009 Conakry Stadium massacre opens in Guinea

Sixteen years after a massacre at a Conakry stadium left 156 people dead, a second trial has opened in the Guinean capital, this time involving seven people accused of p…

Le ministre de l’Intérieur appelle à la vigilance pendant les festivités pour contrer le banditisme urbain

Le ministre de l’Intérieur et sécurité, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, a appelé jeudi 18 décembre la population kinoise à plus de vigilance en cette période de fin d’année ma…

Trump suspends green card lottery program

President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery program on Thursday that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United Stat…

Nigeria reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up

The closures followed a series of attacks in northern states, including mass kidnappings of pupils and teachers that had prompted nationwide concern and earlier school s…

Choléra et malnutrition : au moins 40 réfugiés congolais meurent en 10 jours au camps de Gatumba

Au moins 40 réfugiés congolais sont morts du choléra et de la malnutrition au camp de transit de Gatumba, au Burundi, en 10 jours. Le maire adjoint de la ville d’Uvira, …

Putin accuses Kyiv of rejecting peaceful settlement, signals openness to talks

The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, particularly in frontline areas such as Zaporizhzhi…

Assemblée nationale : le ministre des Mines auditionné sur le déploiement des militaires dans les sites miniers

La Commission Défense et sécurité de l'Assemblée nationale a auditionné, jeudi 18 décembre, le ministre des Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, sur le déploiement des militaires…

Déplacement forcé par le M23 : 4 700 ménages de Walikale vivent en précarité à Rutshuru

Plus de 23 000 personnes, soit environ 4 700 ménages, qui ont été sommées par le M23 de quitter leurs villages d’Ikobo, Kateku et environs, en territoire de Walikale, la…

Nigerians marvel at Lagos Christmas lights despite national insecurity

Nigerians in Lagos gathered around to see the Christmas lights on Friday night. Families were posing for photographs and videos despite widespread concerns over insecuri…

Le langage de légitimation des coups de force

Paris cancels New Year’s eve Champs-Élysées celebrations over security fears

The annual midnight concert on the famed Paris avenue has been cancelled and replaced with a pre-recorded broadcast to be watched at home.

Tensions between South Africa and US rise over detention of US officials

The United States has warned of "severe consequences" should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining "two US officials", who were providing support to the A…

Attempted coup in Benin symptom of institutional weaknesses in West Africa region, UNSC hears

The attempted coup in Benin earlier this month should be seen as a wake up call for institutional reform, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.

Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary

Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situ…

Interruption du trafic Bukavu-Bunyakiri : difficultés d'acheminement des vaccins

Les zones de santé de Kalonge, Bunyakiri et Bulungu, situées dans le territoire de Kalehe, au Sud-Kivu, n'ont pas reçu les doses de vaccins nécessaires pour organiser le…

Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles

Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.

Sudan: UN says RSF killed 1,000 civilians in Zamzam refugee camp in April

A UN report released on Thursday said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had killed at least 1,000 civilians during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refuge…

Maxime Prévot : « Les efforts de paix et de désescalade au niveau régional devraient être complétés par un processus interne en RDC »

Le vice-Premier ministre belge et ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l'Europe et de la Coopération de Belgique, Maxime Prévot, a rappelé le mercredi 17 décembre que le…

Africa News : « A Kinshasa, des officiels expriment leurs doutes sur le retrait du M23 d’Uvira »

Les journaux parus ce vendredi 19 décembre à Kinshasa et les médias en ligne ont commenté deux actualités :

Football: Morocco wins Arab Cup, is Africa Cup next?

Morocco won the Arab Cup on Thursday night after a tight match against Jordan in Qatar. Fans back home in Rabat were ecstatic, with many already setting their sights on …

180 militaires des FARDC formés au combat en milieu de jungle en Ituri

Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the war

Sudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.