Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Traditional Chinese sports captivate audiences at China House in Paris

The China House on Saturday held a special event to showcase traditional Chinese sports, which drew in a diverse crowd of spectators from China, France, and beyond, eager to immerse themselves in these age-old practices.

Israel vows to kill new Hamas political leader, Yahya Sinwar

As tensions grow in the Middle East, Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as the successor to its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran a week ago.

South Africa to implement National Health Insurance Bill despite resistance

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Bill will be implemented despite opposition from inside and outside the government.

Israeli Olympic team receives threatening messages as tensions simmer over Gaza

The Israel Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in the Paris Games amid tensions over the human toll in Gaza and as the Middle East teeters on the edge of a larger regional conflict.

Algeria’s Imane Khelif aims for gold at Olympic boxing final

The 25-year-old boxer has been at the centre of a gender eligibility controversy.

Egypt: Pound down against foreign currencies

In June and July, the Egyptian pound fluctuated between 47 and 48 per dollar after its IPO in March and lost about 60% of its value, falling to around 30 per dollar.

ICJ: Turkey wants to join South African complaint against Israel

The intervention declaration will be submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Diplomatic fallout: Niger and Ukraine sever ties over recent remarks

The spokesperson for the Niger government accuses Kiev of providing "support" to "terrorist groups" following a significant defeat of the Malian army at the end of July during clashes with separatists and jihadists.

Maasai women resort to fish farming to avert effects of climate change

With training from the government, she allocated a portion of their land to create a fishpond. The government further assisted by supplying pond liners, Nile Tilapia fish and feed.

Tunisian opposition figure Moussi sentenced to prison ahead of October election

Abir Moussi, a 49-year-old lawyer and the head of the right-wing Free Destourian Party, was arrested in October after criticizing the electoral process and presidential decrees guiding it, alleging a lack of transparency.