Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Rwanda joins other African countries in recalling J&J children’s cough syrup

Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority emphasized that while no adverse events have been reported, the recall is a precautionary measure.

Islamic State-linked attackers kill at least 11 people – officials say

The assaults, which occurred on Saturday, were confirmed by the mayor on Sunday. These rebels have been active in the border region near Uganda for some time.

Morocco: Arabic calligraphy exhibition celebrates Islamic heritage

The exhibition held during the month of Ramadan celebrated the various stages of writing Islam's holy book, from calligraphy to print.

At least 58 killed by 2 weeks of floods in Tanzania

The coastal region was hit hardest, with 126,831 people affected, according to the government

Top diplomats meet in Paris to mobilize aid for Sudan

The United States and Saudi Arabia initially led efforts to find a negotiated way out of the conflict.

Young Ugandans dream of being professional wrestlers

The training sessions imitate the pro wrestling contests the teens regularly see on television.

Congo landslide kills at least 15 people and up to 60 others are missing, officials say

Seven people were found alive after the landslide Saturday near the port near the town of Idiofa.

Disadvantaged children in Rwanda take up the sport of fencing

Eagle-eyed, authoritative and just like his name, he patiently goes about his training session meticulously at Gisimba Memorial Centre, muttering the game’s terminologies, such as ‘Allez’ and ‘En-garde’ - French words for ‘go’, and ‘on guard’ respectiv...

Paris 2024 Olympics: athletic track colour revealed

The nine running tracks for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be purple, a first in Olympic history.

Sudan war: risk of famine looms

One year into the war in Sudan, the precarious conditions and lack of aid is pushing the country to the edge of famine, according to humanitarian agencies.