Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Hershey Bears’ teddy bear toss collects 81,796 toys for local charities

Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities.

‘That’s enough,’ Greenland’s PM tells Trump after renewed threats to annex Danish territory

The US intervention into Venezuela has again raised fears over Washington's stated intention to seize the Danish territory of Greenland. Greenland's Prime Minister has called for an end to the threats.

Driving instructors teach students how to survive Zimbabwe’s deadly roads

Zimbabwe has some of the deadliest roads in the world, with an average of five people killed in accidents every day. Now authorities are trying to take the problem in hand.

ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s independence after US operation

In a statement, the West African bloc called for all states to "respect the independence and territorial integrity of Venezuela."

Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar

Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed.

Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition

Hundreds gathered in Madrid for a second day to support US operation against President Maduro and back Venezuela’s opposition leaders.

26 dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northeastern Nigeria

At least 26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers and fishermen capsized in northeastern Nigeria, the emergency services said Sunday.

Guinea Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya’s presidential election victory

The Guinean Supreme Court credited Mamadi Doumbouya with 86.72% of votes, confirming provisional results.

Cameroon edge South Africa, to face Morocco next [Football Now]

Brahim Díaz kept Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations title hopes on track while five-time winner Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 for a showdown with the host nation in the quarterfinals

Nigeria: Death toll rises to 50 in Niger state market attack

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and said he has directed security officials to hunt down the gunmen and rescue the hostages.