Entries by Rédaction Africanews

DR Congo: Boxing champion trains youth in war-torn east for a better future

Assumani won the Democratic Republic of Congo’s lightweight champion title in 2020 and 2021.
The sport offered him a way off the streets and now he wants to help other vulnerable children.

"We try to give them hope, by training them, by helping them s...

Kenya: President Ruto proposes budget cuts after deadly protests

"We will be proposing to the National Assembly a budget cut of not the entire 346, but a budget cut of 177 billion and borrowing the difference (around 169 billion shillings),"

President Ruto announces budget cuts after deadly protest

"We will be proposing to the National Assembly a budget cut of not the entire 346, but a budget cut of 177 billion and borrowing the difference (around 169 billion shillings),"

Putin rejects ceasefire in Ukraine, claims Kiev may rearm itself once more.

On Thursday, at a press briefing in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the importance of Ukraine taking irreversible actions that are satisfactory to Russia in order to establish a ceasefire.

At least six Chinese nationals dead following militia attack in DR Congo

Beijing has strongly condemned the attack and called on the DRC to do more to protect Chinese nationals and companies.

Moroccan long-distance runner Fatima Gardadi eyes medal on Olympic debut

Gardadi only became a marathon runner in 2019. Four years later in 2023, she qualified for her first Olympics

Ghanaian Chef fakes Guinness World Records Award

Ebenezer Smith had held a press conference saying he set a new record by cooking for 802 hours and 25 minutes, over a month straight.

Ghana’s presidential candidate Bawumia chooses energy minister as running mate

Ghana's Bawumia Chooses energy minister as running mate

Tunisia Taekwondo team eyes medals at the Paris Olympics

The Tunisian taekwondo team is intensifying their training regimen in anticipation of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games this summer. The team boast several strong contenders for medals

Attack on a Congo gold mine kills 6 Chinese miners and 2 Congolese soldiers

The attack on Wednesday targeted the village of Gambala and the nearby "Camp Blanquette" gold mine in the Ituri province, according to Jean Robert Basiloko, a member of a local civil society group.