Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Banki Livestock Market Reopens

After being destroyed by insurgents from Boko Haram, the Banki International Livestock market is officially back in business. The market is a meeting point for Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian herders.

Kenyan farmers file court case against seed sharing ban

In Kenya, some farmers are arguing that a 2012 law barring seed sharing has hampered efforts to improve the country’s seed system. More than a dozen farmers have filed a court case challenging the law.

Moscow unveils Lunar New Year metro train

Moscow launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year

At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan

The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital

India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage

A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population

On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean out” the war-torn area ...

Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely

A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.

Pope Francis calls for peace as M23 rebels take Goma

Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his concerns over the developments in Congo

Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie

Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.