Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Nemour impresses at Olympics. Too bad for France, she’s switched to Algeria

The 17-year-old athlete, one of the best in the world on uneven bars, was born in France. Too bad for the Olympics host country, she competes for Algeria.

Donald Trump goes on the offensive describing Kamala Harris as “evil”

As the US presidential race enters its final 100 days, Republican nominee, Donald Trump, and his running mate have gone on the offensive against the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Kamala Harris tells Gen-Z voters she will work to earn their support

In a virtual address on Saturday to a summit organised by Voters of Tomorrow, Harris assured attendees their voice will be heard.

Growing calls for Gabon’s transitional leader to stand in presidential poll

Eleven months after he came to power in a coup, there are growing calls for Gabon’s transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema to run for office.

Nigeria court convicts 125 Boko Haram Islamist militants in mass trial

The two-day trial was presided over by five Federal High Court judges at a military detention facility at Kanji in Niger State.

First inmates released from Kinshasa jail in a bid to ease overcrowding

The Justice Minister Constant Mutamba on Saturday approved the release of the first 421 people and said prisoners will be released at a rate of 400 a week.

Turkey approves two-year military deployment to Somalia

The operation aims to support Mogadishu’s counterterrorism operations and comes months after the two countries signed a defence and economic cooperation deal.

Israel vows revenge after at least 12 killed in airstrike in occupied Golan Heights

Israel blames the Iran-back group, Hezbollah, for the airstrike on a football pitch in the village of Majdal Shams.

Reactions following the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Overall, the reactions from tourists and locals alike reflect a sense of wonder and admiration for the innovative approach taken by Paris 2024 in celebrating the opening of the Olympic Games.

Morocco’s wool felt craft faces uncertain future, as raw materials and demand dwindle

It's a handicraft well-known in Morocco. Wool felt even once had its own dedicated market filled with talented craftsmen in Marrakech.

But its popularity is now dwindling, and just a handful of craftsmen remain.