Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Summer, sun, concerts: Morocco’s beach festival returns for 21st edition

For the 21st year in a row, Morocco's "Festival des Plages" (Beach festival) is returning to six coastal cities, much to the joy of locals, tourists and families.

Thousand attend annual Mask Festival in Benin’s capital, Porto-Novo

The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.

Thousands flee northern Mozambique following intensified attacks

The recent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique displaced tens of thousands in July alone, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado and straining limited aid supplies, according to the United Nations.

Trump reaffirms support for Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara

The US president recognised Morocco's sovereignty claims over the disputed territory at the end of his first claim, but this is the first time that he pronounced himself on the issue during his second term as president.

Over 140 Ethiopian migrants presumed dead after shipwreck off Yemen

Yemen’s ongoing civil war has exacerbated security issues for migrants, as the governance vacuum in the country has created “an ideal environment for smuggling and trafficking networks to flourish”, the Mixed Migration Centre stated.

WATCH: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestinian rally

Thousands of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday.

Tens of Thousands flee northern Mozambique in July following intensified attacks

The recent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique displaced tens of thousands in July alone, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado and straining limited aid supplies, according to the United Nations.

Wife of detained Tunisian musician speaks out against harsh ICE conditions

The case has sparked rallies outside ICE facilities, drawing support from fellow musicians, immigrant advocates, and concerned citizens as immigration arrests under the Trump administration intensify.

WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival

Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.