http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:22:39 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/in-sudans-refugee-camps-eid-is-overshadowed-by-war/Displaced Sudanese citizens gathered for Eid prayers and preparec food in Tawila camp in North Darfur, as the war in their home country weighs heavily on the celebrations.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:22:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/in-sudans-refugee-camps-eid-is-overshadowed-by-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/liverpool-condemns-dehumanising-cowardly-racist-abuse-of-ibrahima-konate/Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate was the target of “vile and abhorrent” racist abuse online, the Premier League club said Friday.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/liverpool-condemns-dehumanising-cowardly-racist-abuse-of-ibrahima-konate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/rescued-cheetahs-find-refuge-in-somaliland-amid-trafficking-crisis/Inside a guarded sanctuary on the savannah, 127 rescued cheetahs pace, stretch and play — survivors of a brutal illegal trade that is pushing the species toward the brink.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:14:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/rescued-cheetahs-find-refuge-in-somaliland-amid-trafficking-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/iran-threatens-to-target-recreational-and-tourist-sites-worldwide/Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missilesFri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/iran-threatens-to-target-recreational-and-tourist-sites-worldwide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president/The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/sudanese-artists-rebuild-cultural-life-in-wartime-shelter/In a school-turned-shelter on the Red Sea coast, music rises above the hardships of war as displaced Sudanese artists recreate a sense of community and purpose.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:37:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/sudanese-artists-rebuild-cultural-life-in-wartime-shelter/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nigerian-muslims-mark-end-of-ramadan-with-eid-al-fitr-prayers/Muslims in Nigeria and around the world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nigerian-muslims-mark-end-of-ramadan-with-eid-al-fitr-prayers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/new-wto-report-high-oil-gas-prices-serious-challenge-for-trade-growth/The World Trade Organization warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:13:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/new-wto-report-high-oil-gas-prices-serious-challenge-for-trade-growth/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/burkina-fasos-tomato-export-ban-raises-concerns-over-regional-supply/Burkina Faso’s decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, with traders and consumers watching closely for possible effects on supply and prices.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:31:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/burkina-fasos-tomato-export-ban-raises-concerns-over-regional-supply/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-tehran-crowded-markets-dispte-ongoing-airstrikes/Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:36:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-tehran-crowded-markets-dispte-ongoing-airstrikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-london-iranian-diaspora-marks-spring-amid-grief-over-war-in-iran/Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:28:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-london-iranian-diaspora-marks-spring-amid-grief-over-war-in-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/madagascars-president-orders-polygraph-for-aspiring-ministers/Madagascar's military leader, President Michael Randrianirina, announced Thursday that anyone applying to become a minister in the new government will undergo lie detector tests to screen for corruption—a rare and unprecedented vetting measure.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:09:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/madagascars-president-orders-polygraph-for-aspiring-ministers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/cameroon-delays-parliamentary-elections-lawmakers-to-stay-until-end-2026/Cameroonian lawmakers yet again voted on Thursday to extend their mandate, according to official media.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:35:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/cameroon-delays-parliamentary-elections-lawmakers-to-stay-until-end-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/egyptians-attend-prayers-at-a-mosque-to-mark-eid-celebrations/Egyptians attended prayers at a mosque in Cairo on Friday to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, and bid farewell to the to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:42:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/egyptians-attend-prayers-at-a-mosque-to-mark-eid-celebrations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uk-and-nigeria-agree-deal-to-speed-up-deportations/Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating the return of Nigerians without legal status in Britain, including failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted offenders.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:48:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uk-and-nigeria-agree-deal-to-speed-up-deportations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tunisian-anti-racism-activist-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison/A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:41:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tunisian-anti-racism-activist-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/ngos-in-dr-congo-offer-street-children-skills-and-hope-of-a-better-future/Several thousand children are estimated to live on the streets in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:11:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/ngos-in-dr-congo-offer-street-children-skills-and-hope-of-a-better-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/french-tycoon-vincent-bollore-to-stand-trial-in-african-ports-corruption-case/French industrialist Vincent Bolloré will stand trial in December before the Paris criminal court in the so‑called “African ports” case.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:10:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/french-tycoon-vincent-bollore-to-stand-trial-in-african-ports-corruption-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/south-africas-traditional-circumcision-claims-dozens-of-young-lives/At least 48 boys and young men died during recent initiation ceremonies in South Africa, among them 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho, who had no known health issues when he entered a registered school—but never returned.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:28:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/south-africas-traditional-circumcision-claims-dozens-of-young-lives/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tributes-pour-in-from-across-the-world-for-south-african-peace-advocate/Anti-apartheid activist, human rights campaigner, and constitutional lawyer, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, died on Wednesday aged 73.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:49:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tributes-pour-in-from-across-the-world-for-south-african-peace-advocate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/colombia-torrential-rain-triggers-severe-flooding-in-facatativa-over-1000-affected/Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:52:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/colombia-torrential-rain-triggers-severe-flooding-in-facatativa-over-1000-affected/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tear-gas-and-tension-in-jerusalem-as-eid-prayers-held-outside-al-aqsa/For the first time in decades, Al Aqsa is closed during Eid al Fitr, forcing Jerusalem worshippers to pray outside amid security tensions and tear gas.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:41:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tear-gas-and-tension-in-jerusalem-as-eid-prayers-held-outside-al-aqsa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/watch-trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-tests-us-japan-alliance-amid-iran-tensions/Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:32:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/watch-trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-tests-us-japan-alliance-amid-iran-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/at-least-18-african-migrants-drown-off-coast-of-comoros/They were part of a group of about 50 people dropped off by smugglers in the sea, with many unable to swim.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:50:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/at-least-18-african-migrants-drown-off-coast-of-comoros/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/zimbabwe-opposition-groups-fight-against-proposed-constitutional-change/The proposed amendments would extend the presidential term from five to seven years and replace direct presidential elections with a vote by lawmakers.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:21:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/zimbabwe-opposition-groups-fight-against-proposed-constitutional-change/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iranian-tv-shows-man-rescued-from-south-khorasan-rubble/Red Crescent teams rescue survivors in South Khorasan after reported US-Israeli strikes, as Iran counts rising civilian toll and mounting destruction.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:52:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iranian-tv-shows-man-rescued-from-south-khorasan-rubble/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afcon-2025-title-cannot-be-taken-away-from-senegal-says-fsf/The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said Thursday that the Africa Cup title cannot be taken away from Senegal, following a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its title earlier this week.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:59:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afcon-2025-title-cannot-be-taken-away-from-senegal-says-fsf/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/congolese-citizens-welcome-belgian-court-trial-in-lumumba-case/Several Congolese citizens welcomed a Belgian court's decision to put 93-year-old former diplomat Etienne Davignon on trial over the killing of independence hero Patrice Lumumba in 1961. Africanews correspondent Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:49:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/congolese-citizens-welcome-belgian-court-trial-in-lumumba-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/crowds-flock-to-antananarivo-as-madagascar-restores-its-precolonial-new-year/Madagascar's traditional New Year, Alahamady Be, a pre-colonial custom abandoned for decades, has now been revived with rituals honouring ancestors, sacred fire and purification ceremonies.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:52:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/crowds-flock-to-antananarivo-as-madagascar-restores-its-precolonial-new-year/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/bola-tinubus-state-visit-to-uk-major-steel-deal-agreed-with-british-pm/British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at 10 Downing Street in London during the first state visit by the leader of Africa's most populous nation in nearly four decades.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/bola-tinubus-state-visit-to-uk-major-steel-deal-agreed-with-british-pm/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/djiboutis-guelleh-faces-only-low-profile-rival-in-presidential-ballot/Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically located Horn of Africa nation for nearly three decades, will face just one little-known challenger in next month's presidential election, according to an official decree published Wednesday.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:17:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/djiboutis-guelleh-faces-only-low-profile-rival-in-presidential-ballot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/moroccos-2025-afcon-win-draws-mixed-emotions-from-supporters/Morocco fans in Rabat expressed mixed emotions Wednesday after CAF awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to the Atlas Lions following a controversial defeat to Senegal in January's final—a decision the Senegalese federation says it will appeal.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/moroccos-2025-afcon-win-draws-mixed-emotions-from-supporters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/we-are-living-in-fear-gay-people-in-senegal-amid-crackdown/Senegal is among more than half of African countries where same-sex relations are illegal. But it is now moving toward stricter enforcement.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:07:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/we-are-living-in-fear-gay-people-in-senegal-amid-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/middle-east-war-boosts-traffic-through-kenyan-port-of-lamu/Thousands of high-end cars being shipped from Japan and destined for Dubai have been dropped off on the Kenyan island of Lamu, port authorities said, as the Mideast war provides a boost to African shipping hubs.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:12:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/middle-east-war-boosts-traffic-through-kenyan-port-of-lamu/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/moroccans-turn-to-gold-as-safe-haven-investment/In Morocco, the gold business is booming. The precious metal is seen as a safe investment to hold wealth.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:18:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/moroccans-turn-to-gold-as-safe-haven-investment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afghanistan-sierra-leone-and-malawi-among-the-unhappiest-countries/Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday, which also highlights the stark decline in well-being among young people linked to heavy social media use.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:05:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afghanistan-sierra-leone-and-malawi-among-the-unhappiest-countries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/sahel-accounts-for-nearly-half-of-all-terror-related-deaths-report/The Sahel region of Africa, which has become the "global epicentre of terrorism," accounted for nearly half of all terrorism-related deaths for the third consecutive year in 2025, the Global Terrorism Report said Thursday.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:39:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/sahel-accounts-for-nearly-half-of-all-terror-related-deaths-report/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rwanda-drc-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-washington/The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed during talks in Washington to take "concrete steps" to ease tensions and advance a peace accord struck last year, a joint statement said.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:33:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rwanda-drc-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-washington/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pix-of-the-day-19-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 19 March 2026Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pix-of-the-day-19-march-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/fuel-hikes-squeeze-moroccans-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/The rising cost of fuel is beginning to be felt in Morocco due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:24:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/fuel-hikes-squeeze-moroccans-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/gulf-crisis-draws-attention-to-african-oil-business-africa/Unlike crude from the middle east, a lot of African oil does not have to transit vulnerable corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz, where events like war can put a stop to shipping. But years of constrained investment meant African producers cannot pump more and fast enough to cover supply gapsFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:09:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/gulf-crisis-draws-attention-to-african-oil-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/hungary-wellness-day-for-endangered-tortoises-at-nyiregyhaza-zoo/Staff at Nyíregyháza Zoo carried out a wellness programme for resident tortoises on Wednesday 18 March, providing cleaning, grooming and veterinary checks.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:58:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/hungary-wellness-day-for-endangered-tortoises-at-nyiregyhaza-zoo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/un-mine-action-chiefs-for-ethiopia-and-sudan-call-for-more-funding/They say mines kill and maim a disproportionate number of children and that people cannot return to safety without addressing explosive hazards.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:58:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/un-mine-action-chiefs-for-ethiopia-and-sudan-call-for-more-funding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rafah-crossing-partially-reopens-after-weeks-of-closure/Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt partially reopened Thursday for the first time since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, allowing a small number of Palestinian patients to leave the devastated enclave and stranded travelers to return.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rafah-crossing-partially-reopens-after-weeks-of-closure/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild/An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerian-vp-vows-full-peace-after-deadly-maiduguri-bombing-kills-23/Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima flew to Maiduguri on Wednesday, pledging to restore "full peace" after a triple suicide bombing killed 23 people in one of the deadliest attacks on the Borno state capital in years.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerian-vp-vows-full-peace-after-deadly-maiduguri-bombing-kills-23/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/african-football-body-president-defends-decision-to-strip-senegal-of-afcon-title/Patrice Motsepe said the different conclusions reached by CAF’s internal bodies reflects the independence of its judicial processes.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:12:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/african-football-body-president-defends-decision-to-strip-senegal-of-afcon-title/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-mass-funeral-in-tehran-for-larijani-and-other-officials-killed-in-strikes/Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:10:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-mass-funeral-in-tehran-for-larijani-and-other-officials-killed-in-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pakistan-karachi-thunderstorm-kills-at-least-16-as-powerful-winds-wreak-havoc/A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:50:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pakistan-karachi-thunderstorm-kills-at-least-16-as-powerful-winds-wreak-havoc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-missile-strike-hits-tel-aviv-area-as-deaths-mount-across-region/Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:39:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-missile-strike-hits-tel-aviv-area-as-deaths-mount-across-region/