Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN Peacekeepers Day: Children steal spotlight with powerful call for peace

An emotional plea for peace from Aluel Mochnom Wuor stole the show at the Peacekeepers Day ceremony. The 10-year-old student spoke from the heart, on behalf of the people of South Sudan, calling on her country’s leaders and the international community ...

Sustainability in vogue at Casablanca’s Style and Tex show

The Morocco Fashion Style and Tex show kicked off in Casablanca this week and more than 400 companies from 16 countries are there to show off their latest fabrics and fashions. One major trend this year is sustainability.

Peruvian victims of abuse by Catholic group want Pope Leo, US to intervene

Groups alleging enduring multiple abuses from the former Catholic organization Sodalitium Christian Vitae, joined efforts on Thursday asking the church to make public it's investigation

Eleven Sudanese migrants dead after crash in Libyan desert

Eleven Sudanese migrants and a Libyan driver are dead after their vehicle colided with a truck in the Libyan desert early on Friday morning.

Turkey Offers to host second-round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Turkey has put forward an offer to host a summit bringing together the presidents of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, aiming to help move closer to ending the three-year conflict in Ukraine.

China establishes new global mediation organization in Hong Kong to boost international presence

On Friday, China signed a convention to launch a new international mediation body in Hong Kong, aiming to boost the city’s global status and match the influence of the International Court of Justice.

US judge blocks Trump efforts to bar Harvard from enrolling international students

A federal judge in the United States has extended a temporary restraining order on government efforts to bar Harvard university from enrolling international students.

World’s first robot boxing contest packs punch to optimize future algorithms

The world’s first humanoid robot boxing competition has really packed a punch—both literally and for the robotics industry. It’s acting as a testing ground where engineers can fine-tune algorithms, boost performance, and explore how these robots could ...

A South African woman is sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter

During the trial, a witness testified that Smith admitted to selling her daughter, along with the two men, for about $1,000 to a traditional healer who sought the child for her body parts.

The Pride of Africa: Efforts underway to protect Africa’s endangered grey crowned crane

Habitat loss, climate change and human actions have led to a steep decline in the population of the grey crowned crane. Now efforts are underway to help it survive and thrive.