http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:29:56 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/18/donald-trump-defends-first-year-back-in-office-in-politically-charged-speech/President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten months.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:29:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/18/donald-trump-defends-first-year-back-in-office-in-politically-charged-speech/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-and-jordan-look-ahead-to-their-clash-in-the-arab-cup-final/The Jordan team now aims to claim their first major international trophy. Morocco secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over the UAE. Jordan vs Morocco kicks off on Thursday at 16GMT.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:08:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-and-jordan-look-ahead-to-their-clash-in-the-arab-cup-final/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/fifa-world-cup-winner-to-get-record-50-million-jackpot/The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:08:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/fifa-world-cup-winner-to-get-record-50-million-jackpot/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/spanish-police-evict-hundreds-of-mostly-illegal-migrants-living-in-a-squat/Many of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:05:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/spanish-police-evict-hundreds-of-mostly-illegal-migrants-living-in-a-squat/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/nigeria-labour-union-protest-insecurity-in-lagos/Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marched through major roads in LagosWed, 17 Dec 2025 16:51:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/nigeria-labour-union-protest-insecurity-in-lagos/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/during-visit-to-ethiopia-indias-pm-modi-rallies-countries-from-global-south-to-stand-toget/Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:25:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/during-visit-to-ethiopia-indias-pm-modi-rallies-countries-from-global-south-to-stand-toget/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/putin-warns-russia-will-extend-gains-in-ukraine-if-peace-talks-fail/He said Russia would achieve its goals by diplomatic or military means and would seek to expand a “security buffer” zone in Ukraine.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:46:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/putin-warns-russia-will-extend-gains-in-ukraine-if-peace-talks-fail/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/in-kenyas-kakamega-county-bullfighting-boost-the-economy-and-social-unity/In Kenya's Kakamega County, bullfighting boosts the economy and social unityWed, 17 Dec 2025 14:58:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/in-kenyas-kakamega-county-bullfighting-boost-the-economy-and-social-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-are-all-set-to-host-their-second-africa-cup-of-nations/Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on 21st December.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:48:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-are-all-set-to-host-their-second-africa-cup-of-nations/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-struggles-with-floods-as-safi-mourns-victims/Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Frederique Mauduit)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-struggles-with-floods-as-safi-mourns-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/from-lapland-santa-prepares-to-deliver-gifts-worldwide/Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:59:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/from-lapland-santa-prepares-to-deliver-gifts-worldwide/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/moroccos-achraf-hakimi-picked-for-fifas-best-mens-xi-of-2025/After an outstanding 2024/25 season with Paris Saint Germain, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has another reason to celebrate: being picked for FIFA’s best Men’s XI of the year.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:43:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/moroccos-achraf-hakimi-picked-for-fifas-best-mens-xi-of-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/rabat-ready-for-kick-off-with-afcon-just-days-away/Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Dec. 21.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:14:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/rabat-ready-for-kick-off-with-afcon-just-days-away/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/malian-judge-orders-return-of-gold-to-canadas-barrick-mining/It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:05:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/malian-judge-orders-return-of-gold-to-canadas-barrick-mining/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/fifa-cuts-world-cup-ticket-prices-after-backlash-offers-60-seats-to-loyal-fans/Despite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:15:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/fifa-cuts-world-cup-ticket-prices-after-backlash-offers-60-seats-to-loyal-fans/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-africa-raids-us-refugee-centre-arrests-seven-kenyans/A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:37:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-africa-raids-us-refugee-centre-arrests-seven-kenyans/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/sudan-tops-humanitarian-crisis-watchlist-for-third-year-in-a-row/Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:24:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/sudan-tops-humanitarian-crisis-watchlist-for-third-year-in-a-row/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/thousands-cuban-pilgrims-flock-to-havanas-el-rincon-shrine-seeking-blessings-from-saint-la/Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:16:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/thousands-cuban-pilgrims-flock-to-havanas-el-rincon-shrine-seeking-blessings-from-saint-la/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-steps-up-nationwide-response-to-extreme-winter-weather/The operation aims to support tens of thousands of families with essential food supplies, blankets and other relief, with officials expecting to reach around 73,000 households in need. Red alerts have been issued for heavy snowfall — up to 80 centimetres in the High Atlas mountainsWed, 17 Dec 2025 10:44:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/morocco-steps-up-nationwide-response-to-extreme-winter-weather/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-african-dj-warras-fatally-shot-in-johannesburg/A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:34:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-african-dj-warras-fatally-shot-in-johannesburg/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/opposition-in-drc-raises-alarm-over-arrest-of-former-presidential-candidate-shadary/Opposition parties in the DRC are raising the alarm after the arrest of former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa on Tuesday.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:17:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/opposition-in-drc-raises-alarm-over-arrest-of-former-presidential-candidate-shadary/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/chaos-erupts-in-mexico-citys-congress-during-transparency-reform-debate/Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:01:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/chaos-erupts-in-mexico-citys-congress-during-transparency-reform-debate/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/psg-and-flamengo-set-to-face-off-in-fifa-interncontinental-cup-final-in-qatar/Having ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time when they face Flamengo in Wednesday's final.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:25:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/psg-and-flamengo-set-to-face-off-in-fifa-interncontinental-cup-final-in-qatar/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-africa-moves-to-bring-home-citizens-trapped-in-ukraine-conflict/South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:25:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/south-africa-moves-to-bring-home-citizens-trapped-in-ukraine-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/australia-begins-funerals-for-victims-of-bondi-beach-hanukkah-shooting/Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continueWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:33:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/australia-begins-funerals-for-victims-of-bondi-beach-hanukkah-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/central-african-republic-receives-key-electoral-materials-ahead-of-december-vote/The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard-to-reach areas. With just days to go before the polls, the delivery marks a significant step forward in election preparations in the Central African Republic.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:53:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/central-african-republic-receives-key-electoral-materials-ahead-of-december-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/trump-administration-expands-us-travel-ban-to-five-more-countries/Critics, however, argue the move unfairly targets people based on nationality. Refugee and human rights groups warn the expanded ban could block some of the world’s most thoroughly vetted migrants, including Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:56:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/trump-administration-expands-us-travel-ban-to-five-more-countries/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/ethiopian-pm-welcomes-indias-modi-in-addis-ababa-at-start-of-two-day-visit/India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day tour of the east-African country.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:52:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/ethiopian-pm-welcomes-indias-modi-in-addis-ababa-at-start-of-two-day-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/aitana-bonmati-and-ousmane-dembele-emerge-as-winners-at-the-fifa-awards/Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were the headline winners at The Best FIFA Football Awards, held on Tuesday in Doha.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:50:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/aitana-bonmati-and-ousmane-dembele-emerge-as-winners-at-the-fifa-awards/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/rome-opens-two-new-metro-c-stations-showcasing-ancient-ruins-near-colosseum/Rome unveils two new Metro C stations near the Colosseum, featuring ancient artifacts. The project, nearly 20 years in the making, promises to ease city traffic.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:11:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/rome-opens-two-new-metro-c-stations-showcasing-ancient-ruins-near-colosseum/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/gazas-displaced-struggle-with-heavy-rain-and-cold-weather-in-fragile-tents/Gaza is facing another hardship as heavy rain and cold weather hit thousands of displaced people living in fragile tent camps.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:20:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/gazas-displaced-struggle-with-heavy-rain-and-cold-weather-in-fragile-tents/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/lagos-dog-carnival-returns-for-its-7th-edition/Dogs all dressed up in costumes and designer outfits paraded down a walkway in Nigeria on Saturday as the annual Lagos Dog Carnival returned.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:11:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/lagos-dog-carnival-returns-for-its-7th-edition/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/drc-cautious-hope-and-skepticism-after-afc-m23-announces-withdrawal-from-uvira/In Uvira, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the announcement of the “unilateral” withdrawal of AFC-M23 fighters has revived hopes for a return to peace, while raising many questions.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:10:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/drc-cautious-hope-and-skepticism-after-afc-m23-announces-withdrawal-from-uvira/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/beirut-hosts-colourful-christmas-parade-despite-tension-with-israel/Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful Christmas parade, with marching bands, music and bright decorations filling the city streets.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:09:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/beirut-hosts-colourful-christmas-parade-despite-tension-with-israel/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/30-people-jailed-in-benin-in-connection-with-failed-coup/Some 30 people - most of them soldiers - have been jailed in Benin in connection with a failed coup attempt earlier this month, French news agency AFP is reporting.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:15:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/30-people-jailed-in-benin-in-connection-with-failed-coup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/egypt-fans-support-salah-over-slot-as-he-prepares-to-join-afcon-squad/Egypt fans voiced their support for Mohamed Salah on Thursday as the Liverpool forward prepares to join his national side for the Africa Cup of Nations.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:23:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/egypt-fans-support-salah-over-slot-as-he-prepares-to-join-afcon-squad/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/sierra-leone-declares-end-of-mpox-outbreak-but-survivors-face-discrimination/After 42 days with no new cases, Sierra Leone has declared its Mpox epidemic over, with all of the country’s 16 districts in the clear. But survivors face stigmatization and discrimination.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:17:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/sierra-leone-declares-end-of-mpox-outbreak-but-survivors-face-discrimination/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/bondi-beach-shooting-was-isisinspired-terror-attack-authorities-say/A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:59:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/bondi-beach-shooting-was-isisinspired-terror-attack-authorities-say/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/court-rules-psg-must-pay-more-than-70m-to-mbappe-in-wage-dispute/A Paris labor court ruled on Tuesday that Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses linked to the end of his contract before his 2024 move to Real Madrid.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:25:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/court-rules-psg-must-pay-more-than-70m-to-mbappe-in-wage-dispute/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/sudans-transitional-leader-al-burhan-holds-talks-with-saudi-crown-prince-in-riyadh/The president of Sudan's transitional sovereignty council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday for talks with Saudi officials.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/sudans-transitional-leader-al-burhan-holds-talks-with-saudi-crown-prince-in-riyadh/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/deadly-floods-devastate-old-neighborhoods-in-moroccos-coastal-city-of-safi/Safi, home to more than 300,000 people, is a key hub for Morocco’s fishing and phosphate industries. Experts say climate change has made rainfall more erratic, compounding vulnerabilities in cities where drainage systems and building regulations are often inadequate.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/deadly-floods-devastate-old-neighborhoods-in-moroccos-coastal-city-of-safi/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/hanukkah-ceremony-in-new-york-held-under-tight-security-post-bondi-attack/New York's Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:19:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/hanukkah-ceremony-in-new-york-held-under-tight-security-post-bondi-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/gunmen-kidnap-13-worshippers-in-kogi-state-nigeria/At least 13 people were abducted after armed men attacked Evangelical Church Winning All in Aaaaz-Kiri, a rural community in Nigeria’s central Kogi state, during Sunday morning service. Witnesses said the gunmen opened fire before taking congregants.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:34:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/gunmen-kidnap-13-worshippers-in-kogi-state-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/australia-mourns-youngest-bondi-shooting-victim-as-family-attends-vigil/Australia on Tuesday saw mourners gather again at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:38:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/australia-mourns-youngest-bondi-shooting-victim-as-family-attends-vigil/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/egypt-and-nigeria-warm-up-for-international-friendly-ahead-of-afcon-kickoff/Egypt trained on Monday ahead of a Tuesday’s friendly international against Nigeria in Cairo. The game will be the final warm up for both teams before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off on Sunday.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:16:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/egypt-and-nigeria-warm-up-for-international-friendly-ahead-of-afcon-kickoff/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/south-sudan-grounds-un-aircraft-and-alleges-illegal-surveillance-and-smuggling/South Sudan's government has grounded four aircraft registered under the United Nations mission there, alleging that they were used for illegal surveillance and smuggling, which the U.N. denied.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:02:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/south-sudan-grounds-un-aircraft-and-alleges-illegal-surveillance-and-smuggling/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/six-peacekeepers-killed-in-sudan-drone-strike-mourned-at-un-ceremony-in-kadugli/United Nations peacekeepers in Sudan mourned six of their own on Monday at a ceremony in Kadugli. The fallen peacekeepers were killed in a drone strike on their base in the central Kordofan region.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:06:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/six-peacekeepers-killed-in-sudan-drone-strike-mourned-at-un-ceremony-in-kadugli/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/court-ruling-looms-in-high-stakes-dispute-between-psg-and-kylian-mbappe/The dispute follows Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid in 2024 after seven seasons at PSG, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:56:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/court-ruling-looms-in-high-stakes-dispute-between-psg-and-kylian-mbappe/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/m23-rebels-withdraw-from-uvira-in-drc-peace-move/While the announcement signals a potential step toward calm, Congolese authorities have yet to confirm the withdrawal, and analysts warn that the situation remains fragile. Fighting continues in other parts of eastern Congo, where insecurity and humanitarian needs remain severe.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:39:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/m23-rebels-withdraw-from-uvira-in-drc-peace-move/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/former-congolese-rebel-leader-jailed-in-landmark-french-verdict/More than sixty victims and witnesses testified, many describing years of suffering endured by communities targeted during the operation.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:42:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/16/former-congolese-rebel-leader-jailed-in-landmark-french-verdict/