Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Moroccan boxer trades punches and patient care on path to Olympics

Widad Bertal, Morocco's newly crowned world boxing champion in the 52-54 kg division, is juggling rigorous training with her burgeoning career as a multi-specialty nurse as she sets her sights on the 2028 Olympic Games.

WWII’s All Black Women’s Unit finally Recognised

The “Six Triple Eight” — the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during WWII — has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

Red Cross escorts hundreds of stranded Congolese soldiers from rebel-controlled city to capital

“We were disarmed because we had no choice, but we hope to reach Kinshasa,”

Harouna Chases BAL glory after five straight seasons

Nigerien basketball veteran Abdoulaye Harouna aims to cap his five-season BAL journey with a long-awaited championship title

Algerian forward Bounedjeh speaks of his near move to join Al Ahly

Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjeh told SNTV that he had a 'big offer' to join Al Ahly but his current club Al Shamal of Qatar couldn't agree terms with the Egyptian giants.

Algeria to unveil military mobilisation bill amid regional tensions

Adopted by the Council of Ministers earlier this month, the draft law signals a significant shift in the country’s security policies.

How the Catholic Church chooses a new Pope

When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his successor from among the cardinals

Newborn Masai giraffe calf makes first appearance at San Diego Zoo

The birth is a good news for the longevity of the endangered species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has indexed Masai giraffes on their Red List of Endangered Species

Suspect arrested after Uppsala shooting that killed three, injured several

The Swedish police arrested a man on Wednesday, linked to the shooting that claimed the lives of three people and injured several others the previous night.

Vatican issues postage ‘Sede Vacante’ stamps

The stamps, released on Monday, mark the interregnum between the death of Pope Francis and the election of his successor, a period known as 'Sede Vacante', Latin for Vacant Seat