Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach

Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.

Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on

Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, on 5 June 2025 in South Africa, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and growing public interest.

South Africa’s Tyla secures second Grammy win

South African pop star Tyla has claimed another major milestone in her fast-rising career, winning the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at this year’s ceremony in Los Angeles.

Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts

Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts.

Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume

Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three.

As Rafah crossing reopens, Palestinians wait to be reunited with relatives

Palestinian families were waiting in Khan Younis on Monday for their relatives expected to arrive from Egypt now that the Rafah crossing with Gaza has reopened.

Families mourn victims of Congo mine collapse as search for survivors continues

Family members of victims of last week’s mine collapse in eastern Congo gathered in Goma on Monday to mourn.

Nigeria charges 9 over 2025 Yelwata massacre that killed 150

Prosecutors have charged nine individuals on grounds of terrorism related to one of the deadliest massacres of the past years in Benue state in June 2025. The killings mainly targeted the Yelwata community.

Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid

Nigeria's armed forces said on Sunday that a key commander of the islamist organisation Boko Haram was killed in a night raid by the armed forces in Borno State.