Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UNESCO inscribes 26 new sites on World Heritage list

Five culturally and historically significant sites on the African continent have made the list. They include Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone, two important natural reserves home to many endangered animal an...

Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine

A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.

US deportation: five criminal illegal aliens sent to Eswatini

The United States has dispatched five men to the small African nation of Eswatini as part of the Trump administration's expansion of its third-country deportation program, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday.

Nobel Laureate David Gross calls for international cooperation to prevent nuclear war

Nobel Laureate David Gross says greater international cooperation is needed to prevent nuclear war.

“No Substance”: Burna Boy apologises for controversial statement about Afrobeats

"I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box"

Witchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surge

As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernat...

Saïdia: Morocco’s Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean

Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm ...

Barcelona’s Yamal faces probe over allegations he hired people with dwarfism to perform at party

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.

Prince Harry visits Angola in repeat of Diana’s iconic 1997 trip.

Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother's passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after ...

Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training

Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthen...