Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South African project helps deaf people build farming skills and find jobs

The Voiceout Deaf farming collective was started by entrepreneur Matebogo Victoria, who has a hearing disability herself.

Reports that Syria’s Assad flees country as rebels take control of Damascus

People took to the streets of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday to celebrate the end of President Bashar al-Assad's repressive regime.

Ghana: John Mahama wins, the ruling party candidate Bawumia admits defeat

Ahead of the official announcement, Mahamudu Bawumia told reporters that he respects the decision of Ghanaians to vote for change

Somali migrant boat accident survivors arrive home in Mogadishu

There were emotional scenes at the airport in the Somali capital as they were reunited with their families.

Vote counting underway in Ghana in tight presidential race

President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the allowed two terms in office.

Syria’s government has fallen after a lightning offensive by insurgents

It was the first time opposition forces had reached Damascus since 2018 when Syrian troops recaptured areas on the outskirts of the capital following a yearslong siege

Marrakesh film festival top award goes to the Palestinian film ‘Happy Holidays’

Palestinian director Scandar Copti's family drama ‘Happy Holidays’ wins top award, the Etoile d'Or, at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

Ivory Coast: 26 killed in minibus crash

Authorities say a crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28

Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Highlighting Global Inclusion

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals from five continents and who are key figures in his reform agenda

Kenya denies police resignation claims in Haiti

Kenya's police chief has denied media reports that more than a dozen Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have resigned over unpaid wages for the past three months