Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Outrage in Tanzania over viral gang rape video

The disturbing footage, featuring a young woman assaulted by multiple men, began to surface online on Sunday.

Ukraine’s border incursion: Putin labels it a major provocation

On Wednesday, August 7, Russia reported that it was engaged in fierce combat with Ukrainian troops who had breached its southern border close to a key natural gas transmission hub, marking one of the most significant invasions of Russian land since the...

Responsibility for Haniyeh’s death: OIC blames Israel

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has accused Israel of being behind the attack that killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran last week, and Iran has pledged to take retaliatory action.

Nigeria detains students for allegedly displaying Russian flags during protest

Nigerian security forces have detained seven Polish nations, including six students and a lecturer, for allegedly displaying Russian flags during protests against economic hardship in the West African nation,

Tunisia’s president dismisses Prime Minister, names new successor

Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani Wednesday after just a year in office.

WHO takes action on Mpox virus as cases increase in Africa

The World Health Organization on Wednesday called an emergency meeting to discuss an increase in mpox cases.

Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade an inspiration to budding gymnasts in her hometown

She won a gold medal in the Olympic Games on Monday in the floor exercise category.

Kenya’s Benson Kipruto to run marathon in honour of Kelvin Kiptum

The 24-year-old world marathon record holder, Kiptum, and his Rwandan coach died in a car accident in February.

Torres Strait islander keeping her culture alive through cooking

Evelyn Billy says was inspired by the absence of islander cuisine at the food court in a North Queensland shopping centre.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set to return to MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set to return to MMA when he makes his Professional Fighters League debut in October, stepping back inside the cage after a pair of high-profile paydays in boxing.