Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests

The ceremony at the National Assembly saw 250 lawmakers sworn in, but about 30 seats remained vacant as the two main opposition parties—Renamo and the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM)—boycotted the event.

Young gorilla rescued from plane cargo recovers in Istanbul zoo

Istanbul’s airports have become hotspots for stopping illegal wildlife trafficking. In October, customs officials found 17 young Nile crocodiles and 10 monitor lizards hidden in a passenger’s luggage at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Sustainable comfort: the future of beds made from recycled plastics

A pioneering company in Melbourne has introduced an innovative solution that, while made from plastic, has the potential to transform our sleeping experience.

Estonia’s Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height

Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

London underground users bare their legs for Official No Trousers Tube Ride

The first stunt in this vein was held in New York in 2002, the brainchild of local comedian Charlie Todd. His idea was this: Wouldn’t it be funny if someone walked onto a subway train in the middle of winter wearing hat, gloves, scarf - everything but ...

Brooklyn exhibition ‘Solid Gold’ shows how gold has endured throughout history

A new exhibit at New York's Brooklyn Museum called "Solid Gold" is a shining example of how gold has endured in various cultures throughout the centuries.

Jihadist attacks in Borno State Leave at least 40 farmers dead

At least 40 farmers have lost their lives in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state due to recent violence attributed to jihadists, according to a government official's report on Monday.

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy figures gathered in Prayagraj to begin the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering.

Israel and Denmark urge progress on Gaza hostage deal

The negotiations carry significant regional and global implications. An agreement could provide relief to civilians in Gaza, ease tensions in the Middle East, and strengthen U.S. relations with allies amid complex geopolitical dynamics.