Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Africans flock to traditional Rand Easter Show /in /by

In Johannesburg, the stalls and fairground rides of the Rand Easter Show have attracted droves of visitors. The annual event is a tradition in South Africa since 1936.

Kenyan runners win both male and female races at Boston Marathon 2025 /in /by

Kenyan marathon runners Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won this year's prestigious race in Boston. While Lokedi broke the record in the women's category, Korir followed into the footsteps of his older brother Wesley, winner of the 2012 race.

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent heart failure, according to Vatican /in /by

According to a statement released by the Vatican late on Monday, Pope Francis died of a stroke that led to heart failure. The 88-year-old had made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.

Who will be the next pope? A look at potential candidates /in /by

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinal electors will gather to Rome to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

South Sudan to send delegation to the U.S. in a effort to appease tensions /in /by

The United States has cancelled all visas for South Sudanese nationals.

US plans to reduce diplomatic presence could be part of wider change in US-Africa ties /in /by

According to a leaked memo from the US State Department, Washington could seek to drastically cut back on its diplomatic and political presence on the African continent. The plans may be part of a wider bid by Washington to durably change its relations...

Goma joins global mourning for Pope Francis /in /by

The announcement of Pope Francis’ death on Monday sparked a wave of emotion across the globe, especially in Goma

In Namibia, horse-riding becomes therapy for children with special needs /in /by

An equestrian school near Windhoek in Namibia welcomes children with special needs for therapeutic riding-lessons. Working and bonding with the horses has helped the children improve their cognitive and motor skills, says the programme's director.

In Ghana, an illegal settlement turned a forest reserve into a criminal city /in /by

The Subri Forest Reserve, once a proud symbol of Ghana’s ecological wealth, has become a stark reminder of the state's weakening grip over its protected lands.

African elephant Pupy arrives in Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in Buenos Aires zoo /in /by

After spending 30 years in an Argentinian zoo, Pupy the African elephant has been transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil. The 35-year-old animal is the latest to be relocated from the ecopark in Buenos Aires to a sanctuary with better living conditions.