Entries by Rédaction Africanews

First domestic flight lands in Sudan’s capital Khartoum since war began

A domestic passenger flight landed at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan's capital on Wednesday for the first time since the war broke out over two years ago, potentially marking the gradual reopening of air traffic.

Cape Town school bullying video triggers outrage, leads to eight suspensions

On Wednesday, parents and political activists demonstrated outside the school, accusing it of failing to protect pupils. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd after tensions flared.

Nigerian conservationists battle to save endangered sea turtles

Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets, poaching, and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on the marine animals.

Drums echo through Japan as centuries-old autumn parade returns

Crowds lined the streets of Matsue City in western Japan on Sunday to witness the traditional autumn parade known as dogyoretsu, a centuries-old celebration featuring giant drums.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr to play his first U16 tournament for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo's son has been called up to Portugal's Under-16 squad for the first time.

Police clash with protesters outside Dublin asylum centre

A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests.

Police revise death toll from 63 to 46 after massive Uganda road crash

Two buses and two other vehicles crashed early Wednesday on a highway in western Uganda, killing at least 46 people, police said, in one of the worst motor accidents in the East African country in recent years.

The Nubian women reviving traditional agriculture in Nairobi’s largest slum

A group of Nubian women in Kenya’s largest informal settlement is using hydroponics and circular gardening to revive traditional vegetables.

Company says M23 rebels looted millions of dollars of gold in Congo

Twangiza Mining says M23 rebels have been occupying its gold concession in South Kivu province since May.