Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Congo: Youth fighters join forces with army to defend Sake /in /by

Despite the patriotic fervor, human rights organizations have raised concerns. They acknowledge the dedication of these young fighters but condemn the human rights violations committed by some alongside the Congolese army.

Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development /in /by

The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful player...

CAR: Sand mining, a job provider for former militiamen /in /by

In a country which lacks industries, sand extraction has become a job provider for many young former fighters. There are no official figures on the number of Central Africans working in sand quarries but professor Elokoua estimates that the sector is a...

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody dispute /in /by

Mali's Rokia Traoré and her estranged partner Belgian have gone to court in France, Mali and Belgium to gain full custody of their daughter. Traoré was arrested upon arrival in Italy.

Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development  /in /by

The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful player...

Gaza war high on the agenda as French and Jordanian leaders meet /in /by

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the 8-month-long war in Gaza, casting doubt on the viability of a U.S. backed cease-fire proposal.

WATCH: War can’t stop Ukrainian tradition /in /by

Despite ongoing war, Ukrainians celebrated midsummer, Ivana Kupala on Sunday, marking their third summer of conflict.

Congolese President visits Moscow in bid to deepen ties /in /by

This is Sassou Nguesso's second trip to Russia in less than a year. Last July, he traveled to Saint Petersburg to attend the Russia-Africa summit

WATCH: Odesa hit by Russian missiles /in /by

A Russian strike on Odesa, Ukraine, injured four people, including a 19-year-old male, according to the State Emergency Service.

Star-studded Vogue World show underway in paris /in /by

For the third Vogue World event, following a New York street fair in 2022 and a tribute to London’s theater scene in 2023, the show dovetailed with the Paris Games — celebrating all things French and runway