Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage /in /by

Women and girls in rural Zimbabwe are reviving Nhanga, an ancient custom traditionally used to prepare girls to marriage, and transforming it into a forum to promote gender equality.

Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing /in /by

More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.

Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels /in /by

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.

Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament /in /by

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.

Madagascar military leader claims Presidency after coup /in /by

Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, said he expects to be sworn in as the Indian Ocean country’s new leader in the next few days.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Israel moves to reopen Rafah crossing /in /by

Aid trucks began rolling into Gaza on Wednesday as Israel moved closer to reopening the Rafah crossing after a tense dispute over the return of the bodies of dead hostages.

Thousands protest in Udine ahead of Italy–Israel World Cup qualifier /in /by

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Udine on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel, prompting tight security measures across the northeastern Italian city.

Remains of four more hostages handed over by Hamas arrive in Israel /in /by

The Israeli military said that one of the four bodies released on Monday was not that of an Israeli held in Gaza.

Ramaphosa: Gaza ceasefire won’t halt South Africa’s genocide case against Israel /in /by

Speaking in parliament on Tuesday in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said South Africa remains committed to its 2023 legal action. “The peace deal… will have no bearing on the case that is before the International Court of Justice,” he said, adding that Israel mu...