Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenyan farmers use nature for peaceful human-elephant coexistence

As elephant populations in Kenya boom, they are increasingly in conflict with the humans that live along their migratory routes. Some farmers are using innovative and safe methods to deter large animals from eating their crops. World Elephant Day is ma...

DRC: Rwanda denies UN claim of role in Congo civilian massacre

Citing firsthand accounts, the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said that M23 rebels killed at least 319 civilians in a series of attacks on four villages in North Kivu province in July

Public swimming in Seine proves popular in French capital

Thousands of people have been swimming in the River Seine since Paris opened three public bathing sites last month, the first in more than a century.

Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali’s capital

The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were spirited out of their fabled northern city when it was occupied by al-Qaida-linked militants more than a decade ago

Ethiopia: African Development Bank to invest $500 million in new mega airport

The African Development Bank will be leading efforts to raise as much as $8 billion for the airport's construction.

Donald Trump anticipates “good” results ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin

The US President said he and the Russian leader would discuss "land swapping."

Rabat’s National Museum of Jewelry showcases rich Moroccan heritage and craftsmanship

The museum reopened to the public in 2023, after undergoing some restoration work.

Safeguarding Gullah Geechee culture through music and tradition

On St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a group of singers in their 70s and 80s—guided by musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford—breathes life into centuries-old Gullah spirituals, safeguarding a cultural treasure born from the struggles and faith of enslaved Af...

Robots fight in boxing match at 2025 World Robot Conference

Robots that cannot only run, dance, and play football but also sort parts in an assembly line and participate in games like mahjong and boxing were once confined to science fiction fantasies. However, they now feature in a reality unfolding at the ongo...

Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats

The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups.