Entries by Rédaction Africanews

In central Gaza, rain floods the tents of displaced Palestinians /in /by

Heavy rains have caused flooding in the Deir al-Balah camp in central Gaza, destroying the tents of families displaced by Israeli attacks.

New Zealand and Australia kick off New Year’s celebrations /in /by

New Zealand and Australia have kicked off New Year's celebrations, as cities across the world ring in 2025 after a year racked by conflict and political turmoil. American Samoa is among the last nations to usher in 2025.

Real Madrid hold last training session of 2024 /in /by

Real Madrid hosted their final training session of the year in front of their fans as they prepare for their La Liga match away at Valencia on Friday

One of longest-held inmates at Guantanamo repatriated to Tunisia /in /by

One of Guantanamo Bay's first inmates, Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, has been repatriated to Tunisia, the US has announced. Yazidi was accused by the US of having ties to a group allegedly close to al-Qaida; rights groups have long refuted the allegations.

Night bazaars flourish in Zimbabwe currency woes hit traditional stores /in /by

Unfettered by expenses such as rising energy costs, taxes and laws that force formal retailers to accept the local currency at artificially low official exchange rates, informal traders, including children, offer better bargains

South African pet experts urge owners to protect animals from fireworks /in /by

For many, fireworks and sparklers are all part of the fun of New Year's Eve celebrations. But they can be the source of significant stress for animals. Experts in South Africa are giving advice to owners on how to reduce this stress.

Mozambique: South Africa sends special envoy to help quell unrest /in /by

South Africa has sent a special envoy to Mozambique in a bid to calm the unrest in the neighbouring country. Mozambique has been rocked by violent demonstrations since the disputed election in October; dozens have been killed in the protests.

A look back on five years of Covid-19 /in /by

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the new coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two years of the pandemic. We reflect on the first year of the pandemic that...

People wait for hours to get the best seats to watch Sydney’s fireworks display /in /by

On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.

Sebastien Haller Set to Leave Leganés After Disappointing Loan Spell /in /by

Haller is reportedly eyeing a return to FC Utrecht, where he launched his career, while Dinamo Zagreb has also expressed interest. The Croatian club, led by Fabio Cannavaro, sees Haller as a key signing to boost their title chances.