Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Centuries-old traditional boxing in Nigeria gaining grounds /in /by

Traditional Dambe boxers traded heavy blows before a cheering crowd in north-western Nigeria on Thursday.

Valentine’s Day: Can Benin’s Venice still compete with dating apps? /in /by

In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.

South Africa’s political parties largely welcome troop deployment /in /by

In his State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the army would help police fight gang violence and illegal mining in two different provinces.

Serbian ‘iceman’ defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset /in /by

Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.

Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery /in /by

Morocco plans to spend some $330 million on regions hit hardest by weeks of flooding across the country's north that have battered its key agricultural zones, the government said Thursday

Time is of an essence in search for migrant boats off African coast /in /by

The long route and harsh weather in the Atlantic can easily spell disaster for the people aboard.

Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold /in /by

Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters.

Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala /in /by

Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings.

Goma residence not optimistic about peace as MONUSCO chief visits /in /by

The UN mission will support efforts towards a ceasefire between the DR Congo army and AFC/M23 rebels.

South Africa: Ramaphosa announces deployment of army to tackle crime /in /by

In a bid to lower high rates of gang violence and other crime, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he’ll deploy the army to work with the police.