Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Bakery reopens, bringing hope to war-torn Shambat

After nearly two years of war in Sudan, a bakery has just re-opened in Shambat bringing hope to local residents

Electric tricycles empower women in rural Zimbabwe

In rural Zimbabwe, electric tricycles are providing women with an opportunity to transform their lives

Ocean carbon solutions face growth and environmental challenges

As the planet grapples with the growing threat of climate change, an emerging industry is looking to the oceans for solutions

New IOC chief hails greater equality in Olympic movement

Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected IOC president, highlighted the significant progress in advancing equality and diversity within the Olympic movement

Boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer, has passed away at 76

Sudan’s Army retakes Republican Palace amid ongoing conflict

On Friday, Sudan’s army retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last major stronghold of rival paramilitary forces in the capital

Plane lands at Heathrow as airport resumes limited operations following fire

At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days as passengers try to reschedule their travel and airlines work to reposition aircraft and crews.

Namibia swears in first female president

Her ruling SWAPO party also retained its parliamentary majority, although by a very thin margin, and extended its 34-year hold on power since the southern African country gained independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

Peanuts and high fashion collide in new Snoopy exhibition in Paris

Snoopy in Style opens in Paris, highlighting the iconic outfits and their impact on fashion of the Peanuts comic strip characters. The free exhibition runs from 22 March to 5 April.

Tänak takes early lead as Safari Rally Kenya kicks off with high stakes and tough challenges

The Estonian took a comfortable 24.4 second lead over championship leader Elfyn Evans who took second.
His teammate Thierry Neuville suffered a tough morning falling behind Tanak by one minute and 40 seconds.