Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Security crisis in Haiti limits access to maternal healthcare

Giving birth was already risky before the current escalation in gang violence. Today, limited access to maternal healthcare is making childbirth even more dangerous.

Senegal’s Olympic female wrestler trains girls

Girls and women in Mlomp in southern Senegal wrestle as part of a centuries'-old tradition, despite the country's gender norms that dictate that wrestling is a sport for men.

Marathonian Chen Penbin: pushing human limits in running

A pioneer in China's ultramarathon scene, has spent more than 20 years challenging the limits of human endurance, gaining a "Forrest Gump-style" reputation among sports enthusiasts worldwide

Turkey hosts another round of talks to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Tensions between the two African countries have simmered since Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland in January, which Somalia denounced as infringing upon its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Islamic State-allied militants kill 12 people in eastern Congo, official says

Fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces attacked people in the village of Mukonia on Saturday, the municipality's mayor, Nicole Kikuku, said on national television.

Zambia and Congo reopen their border after resolving a trade dispute

“The Zambian party informed the Congolese party that the border will be reopened, to allow the free movement of people and goods between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Zambia,”

Sierra Leone’s president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

“Africa cannot wait any longer,”

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it adds to the storied years of 1932 and 1984. Here's a look forward and back in time at the Olympics in LA

World elephant day: advocating for the future of elephants

Communities worldwide celebrated World Elephant Day on Monday , raising awareness about the protection of elephants from various threats.

Senegal PM visits Mali for first time since his election

Sonko's visit is a part of diplomatic efforts led by Senegal to convince junta-ruled Mali to return to Economic Community of West African States