Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Venezuela’s Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.

Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

Protesters take to streets of Nigerian capital over school abductions

They are demanding urgent government action to secure the release of students kidnapped from three schools in Oyo State.

Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

Former Somali president accuses government of intimidation following clashes

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed's comments came after two days of clashes between government and opposition forces.

Niger’s General Tchiani welcomed by President Erdogan during state visit to Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday officially welcomed Niger military ruler Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani to the Presidential Palace in Ankara.

Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine

Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.

Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike

Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

Young footballers in a Rio favela find hope from their sport ahead of World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a week away. But for a young football team in one of Rio de Janeiro’s poorest favelas, their moment on the international stage has already happened. Last month, they represented Brazil in the Street Child World Cup in Me...

Residents of Kenyan town hosting U.S. Ebola center oppose facility

Kenya's health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the project