Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ethiopia: truck crashes into river, killing dozens

A truck in southern Ethiopia crashed into a river over the weekend, claiming the lives of dozens on board. The high number of victims has been attributed to delays in rescue attempts in the secluded village.

Kenyan brand designs inclusive fashion line for the visually Impaired

Hisi Studio is taking a significant step in creating clothing that not only empowers but also represents the visually impaired community.

Carter Center tackles guinea worm in South Sudan

Since the emergence of last year's cases, however, it’s returned with its staff and volunteers walking house to house raising awareness about what Guinea worm looks like and distributing water filters and training people how to use them

Mozambique: Mondlane announces break in election protests

Speaking in a Facebook broadcast on Sunday, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane said the five-day reprieve would allow the entry of humanitarians and international bodies into Mozambique to evaluate the state of human rights

Hundreds of soldiers freed in new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 150 Russian soldiers were freed from captivity as part of the exchange in which each side released 150 people

South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash

Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed.

Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the new year

Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach.

Aviation experts argue poor runway design to blame for South Korea crash

Some aviation experts are insisting that poor runway design was to blame for one of South Korea's worst aviation disasters. On Sunday, a commercial aircraft slammed into a fence at an airport in the country's southwest, before bursting into flames.

Putin-Trump alliance, war: Peruvian Shamans share 2025 predictions

The healers and foretellers gathered on Lima's San Cristobal hill as they have done over the years to deliver their new year verdict. While warning of chaos and trouble, they also prayed for peace and harmony

Kenyans protest in Nairobi for end to abductions targeting government critics

Hundreds of Kenyans demonstrated in Nairobi on Monday, demanding for an end to abductions targeting government critics. Police used tear gas in a bid to disperse crowds; an opposition politician and several others were arrested during the protest.