Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.

Why Ivory Coast Attracts International investors ? [Business Africa]

Ivory Coast secures more than $80 billion in international commitments to finance its 2026–2030 National Development Plan

Nigeria issues flood alert for 14 states as rainy season intensifies

Fourteen of Nigeria’s 36 states were put on flood alert on Wednesday as authorities warned of the risk of moderate flooding over the next few days as the rainy season intensifies.

Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike

Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.

Joy in Nigeria’s Oyo State as abducted students reunite with relatives

Scenes of joy erupted in Nigeria's Oyo State on Wednesday, as rescued students reunited with their relatives after months in captivity.

Two Nigerien journalists freed after months in detention

Two journalists in Niger have been released from prison, their families and a court source confirmed Wednesday.

South African police probe murder of anti-immigrant provincial leader

The acting police chief has set up a multidisciplinary team to investigate the killing of March and March's Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa.

One person reportedly killed as Algeria battles wildfires

Wildfires burning across northern Algeria have killed a municipal worker who was taking part in firefighting, media reports said Wednesday.

Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario

A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region.

At least 11 dead in Algiers orphanage fire

A fire tore through an orphanage on the outskirts of Algiers early Thursday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 19 others, Algerian civil defence officials said.