Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival

Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy recognizes heroes defending Vovchansk

The diplomatic stalemate remains challenging, with Ukraine losing territory on the front line, but showing no signs of a defense collapse.

30,000 South African jobs at risk from US tariffs

US President Donald Trump hit the country with a 30% levy, one of the highest he has imposed on any nation.

Iran confirms upcoming IAEA visit amid post-strike tensions and U.S. sanctions

The IAEA visit is seen as a critical step toward re-establishing nuclear oversight in Iran and gauging the long-term impact of the June airstrikes on its nuclear program.

France fast-tracks African art return in new heritage bill

"France has not finished mourning its colonial past. That's one of the challenges of restitution", Senator Pierre Ouzoulias stated.

Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy

On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.

Camels at the heart of Somalia’s agricultural transformation

On the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the centre of an agricultural revolution that could redefine Somali farming.

Final push for global plastics treaty in Geneva

Nations gather in Geneva Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet.

Uganda nears 2 million refugees amid regional crisis

Uganda is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees as the escalating crisis in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) drives hundreds of people to cross the border daily in search of safety and lifesaving aid.

Nigerian opposition leader says he will serve one-term presidency

Peter Obi said in a post on X that great leadership was not measured by length of years in office but by the quality and impact of services offered to the people.