Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Henna ceremony in Morocco celebrates this age-old tradition

A young Moroccan woman invites a henna artist to her home for a joyful ceremony marking her pregnancy.

WHO chief calls for global support against U.S. withdrawal decision

The head of the World Health Organization is urging health officials from various countries to encourage the United States to reconsider President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency.

Nigeria’s Tems wins African Music Performance Grammy

She became the second-ever winner of the award for her Afrobeats hit, Love me JeJe, from her debut album, “Born in the Wild”.

Three receive minor injuries during the Pamplonada Rímense in Lima

The third Pamplonada Rímense was held in Lima, where runners faced off against bulls.

Foreign aid cuts: implications for Africa under Trump’s leadership

Many Africans were aware that Trump's "America First" policy suggested their continent would be low on his list of priorities. However, they did not anticipate the sudden suspension of foreign aid from the largest donor in the world, which halted fundi...

Egypt rejects displacement, unveils Gaza reconstruction plan

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that his country has a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that does not involve displacing Palestinians from their land.

Egypt rejects displacement: a new approach to Gaza reconstruction

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that his country has a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that does not involve displacing Palestinians from their land.

Vaccination Mandate for Umrah Pilgrims to Begin in 2025

In 2025, Saudi Arabia will implement enhanced health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, mandating vaccinations to protect public health and safety for millions of attendees.

Paris protest calls for action on DRC Violence

On Saturday nearly 1.5 thousand demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris to express solidarity with the Democratic Republic of Congo

Does Syria’s visit to Saudi Arabia signal a shift in alliances?

Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, travelling to Saudi Arabia, a move which could be seen as a shift away from Iran