Entries by Rédaction Africanews

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.

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai released after abduction in Kenya

“I have been saved.” Amnesty International Kenya confirmed her abduction on Sunday afternoon, stating she was forcibly taken into a vehicle in the Kenyan capital.

China reports release of hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia

“The Chinese side strongly condemns this vicious action which threatened the safety of the crew and international navigation security, and will continue to firmly safeguard the lawful rights of Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas,”

Iran deploys 1,000 strategic drones amid rising tensions

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, issued an order that saw the deployment of 1,000 strategic drones into the army's operational framework, with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Defense Minister, in attenda...

California wildfires threaten to widen inequality

But a walk through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires also destroyed a remarkable haven for generations of black families who avoided discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.

Russia forms task force for Kerch oil spill

An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread a month after it was first detected, officials said.