Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Dogs Canine Carnival in Lagos attracts dozens of pet owners

The dogs, some of which are in fancy dress, are blessed by a priest and the organisers hope to show the world that Nigeria is a nation that cherishes canines.

Lookman and Banda proud to top African footballers of the year

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 CAF Footballer of the Year, while Zambia's Barbra Banda won the women's award for helping Orlando Pride win the NWSL Championship.

Lamine Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal received the 2024 Golden Boy trophy following a campaign that saw him help Spain secure the European championship

President Assoumani’s assurance of support post-cyclone Chido

In an official statement, he offered condolences to those who have lost family members in Mayotte and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured.

Damage and rebuilding after Cyclone Chido hits Mozambique

December through to March is cyclone season in the southwestern Indian Ocean, and southern Africa has been hammered in recent years

Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda take top CAF awards

The Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year awards 2024 were handed out at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech on Monday.

Uganda court orders government to pay compensation to LRA victims

Lord’s Resistance Army commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was found guilty earlier this year of war crimes.