http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:55:50 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/thousands-flock-to-southern-nigeria-for-calabar-carnival/Thousands of revellers gathered in southern Nigeria for the latest edition of the Calabar Carnival. The festival sees vibrant outfits, music and dancing fill the streets of Cross River State.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:55:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/thousands-flock-to-southern-nigeria-for-calabar-carnival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/israels-decision-to-suspend-aid-groups-will-have-devastating-impact-on-gaza-services-ngo-s/Israel’s announcement that it is suspending more than two dozen aid groups will have a devastating impact on their services in Gaza, one of the organisations has said.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:32:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/israels-decision-to-suspend-aid-groups-will-have-devastating-impact-on-gaza-services-ngo-s/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/venus-williams-to-return-to-australian-open/Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which gets underway later this month. At the age of 45, Williams is to become the oldest woman to compete in the tournament.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:04:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/venus-williams-to-return-to-australian-open/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/new-york-citys-new-mayor-zohran-mamdani-promises-to-govern-audaciously-in-inaugural-addres/Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to use the power of government to improve the lives of working people.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:34:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/new-york-citys-new-mayor-zohran-mamdani-promises-to-govern-audaciously-in-inaugural-addres/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/sudanese-migrants-share-hopes-for-2026-aboard-ocean-viking/After leaving the coast of Libya on a makeshift boat, a group of Sudanese migrants were able to share a hot meal as they were rescued by the humanitarian ship known as Ocean Viking. Aboard Ocean Viking, they shared their hopes for 2026.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:55:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/sudanese-migrants-share-hopes-for-2026-aboard-ocean-viking/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/kenya-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi-trapping-unknown-number-of-people/Kenya woke up to another construction disaster after a multi storey building collapsed in Nairobi's South C area, trapping an unknown number of people.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:55:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/kenya-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi-trapping-unknown-number-of-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/unknown-number-of-people-trapped-after-16-story-building-under-construction-in-nairobi-col/A multi-story building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed on Friday, leaving a unknown number of people trapped beneath the rubble.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:07:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/unknown-number-of-people-trapped-after-16-story-building-under-construction-in-nairobi-col/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/gabons-president-nguema-starts-the-year-with-major-government-reshuffle/Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema started the New Year with a major government reshuffle.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:38:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/gabons-president-nguema-starts-the-year-with-major-government-reshuffle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/morocco-fans-optimistic-about-afcon-winbut-are-wary-of-facing-egypt-in-the-final/Morocco fans are starting to get excited about their team’s chances of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. But they’re wary of facing Egypt in the final.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:31:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/morocco-fans-optimistic-about-afcon-winbut-are-wary-of-facing-egypt-in-the-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/burkina-faso-hails-security-gains-and-food-self-sufficiency-in-2025/Traoré reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s sovereign foreign policy, welcoming partners who respect national independence while rejecting external pressures.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:40:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/burkina-faso-hails-security-gains-and-food-self-sufficiency-in-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/russian-forces-target-zaporizhzhia-with-air-strikes-no-casualties-reported/Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:08:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/russian-forces-target-zaporizhzhia-with-air-strikes-no-casualties-reported/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/uk-to-analyse-black-box-from-libya-plane-crash-that-killed-army-chief/Libyan authorities say Britain has formally agreed to provide technical and legal support for the investigation, with findings to be made public once analysis is complete.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:53:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/uk-to-analyse-black-box-from-libya-plane-crash-that-killed-army-chief/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/japans-imperial-family-celebrates-new-year-with-traditional-palace-appearance/Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor's nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:51:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/japans-imperial-family-celebrates-new-year-with-traditional-palace-appearance/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/swiss-authorities-work-to-identify-victims-of-deadly-new-years-fire-at-le-constellation/Switzerland is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar that killed 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:52:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/swiss-authorities-work-to-identify-victims-of-deadly-new-years-fire-at-le-constellation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/survivors-rescued-by-sos-mediterranee-mark-new-year-with-hot-meal/A week after leaving Libya on a makeshift boat, shipwreck survivors found brief calm with a hot meal on a SOS Méditerranée vessel. Ocean Viking resumes operations amid rising threats.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:34:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/survivors-rescued-by-sos-mediterranee-mark-new-year-with-hot-meal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/lions-eagles-and-more-afcon-2025-teams-and-their-nicknames/The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:10:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/lions-eagles-and-more-afcon-2025-teams-and-their-nicknames/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/gerard-pique-explores-algiers-as-kings-league-expands-to-algeria/The visit is seen as a sign of the league’s growing global appeal and Algeria’s rising profile in digital football entertainment, blending sport, culture and new media.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:23:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/gerard-pique-explores-algiers-as-kings-league-expands-to-algeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/afcon-2025-sets-new-standard-as-morocco-chase-home-glory/On the pitch, optimism is building around the Atlas Lions. Haddaoui says Morocco have shown they are ready to compete for the title, while acknowledging the pressure that comes with playing at homeFri, 02 Jan 2026 06:29:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/afcon-2025-sets-new-standard-as-morocco-chase-home-glory/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/senegal-to-ramp-up-education-health-and-water-investment-in-2026/In his address to the nation on New Year's Eve, Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised major public investments in areas including education, health and water infrastructure.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:30:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/senegal-to-ramp-up-education-health-and-water-investment-in-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/surfers-ring-in-new-year-on-moroccos-atlantic-coast/In the popular seaside resort of Taghazout, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, surfers did not hesitate to put on their wetsuits and grab their surfboards in the early hours of New Year's Day.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:47:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/surfers-ring-in-new-year-on-moroccos-atlantic-coast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/drc-accuses-rwanda-of-killing-1500-civilians-in-past-month/The Congolese government has labelled the latest offensive of the Kigali-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo “a clear act of aggression.”Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:36:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/drc-accuses-rwanda-of-killing-1500-civilians-in-past-month/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/doumbouya-supporters-celebrate-guinea-election-win/Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya won 86.72% of the votes counted so far, according to Guinea's General Directorate of Elections.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:33:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/doumbouya-supporters-celebrate-guinea-election-win/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/heavy-snow-blankets-istanbul-on-first-day-of-2026/Istanbul welcomed the New Year from under a blanket of snow. On the first day of the new year, the Turkish city also received its first snowfall of the year.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/heavy-snow-blankets-istanbul-on-first-day-of-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/cape-town-rental-boom-pushes-low-income-residents-into-illegal-housing/Driven in part by a tourism boom and the rapid expansion of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, property prices in the central business district have soared, pricing out workers who rely on living close to jobs and services.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:16:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/cape-town-rental-boom-pushes-low-income-residents-into-illegal-housing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/nigerian-youth-enter-2026-with-hopes-of-prosperity-and-stability/For many young people, Nigeria has yet to fulfil its potential. They hope that the new year will allow the country to achieve stability and prosperity.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:15:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/nigerian-youth-enter-2026-with-hopes-of-prosperity-and-stability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/gabons-afcon-exit-triggers-political-crisis-at-home/Fresh from being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the first round, Gabon is in crisis. The government even briefly announced the dissolution of the Panthers' staff and the suspensions of Bruno Ecuélé Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/gabons-afcon-exit-triggers-political-crisis-at-home/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/kenya-and-egypt-usher-in-2026-with-dazzling-displays-of-fireworks/New Year in Kenya’s capital Nairobi was a spectacular affair. As the clock struck twelve, a dazzling display of fireworks exploded over the city’s Old Mutual Tower.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:11:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/kenya-and-egypt-usher-in-2026-with-dazzling-displays-of-fireworks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-is-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-new-york-city/At 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:52:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-is-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-new-york-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/canadian-tennis-star-victoria-mboko-looks-forward-to-good-healthy-year-in-2026/Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:15:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/canadian-tennis-star-victoria-mboko-looks-forward-to-good-healthy-year-in-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/anthony-joshua-released-from-lagos-hospital-after-road-crash/The British-Nigerian boxer was discharged from hospital after being deemed clinically "fit to recuperate from home," according to local authorities.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:10:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/anthony-joshua-released-from-lagos-hospital-after-road-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/mali-and-burkina-faso-restrict-entry-to-us-nations-in-tit-for-tat-move/Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American citizens after the US added both countries to a no-entry list.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:49:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/mali-and-burkina-faso-restrict-entry-to-us-nations-in-tit-for-tat-move/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/africas-economy-to-expand-in-2026-despite-risks-business-africa/An IMF forecast reveals the continent will be home to more high-growth economies—expanding by at least 6%—than any other in 2026. South Sudan and Guinea, each projected for double-digit growth, powered by oil and mining booms lead the fieldFri, 02 Jan 2026 10:13:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/africas-economy-to-expand-in-2026-despite-risks-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/tunisias-head-coach-offers-touching-tribute-to-moroccan-hospitality/Tunisia’s head coach Sami Trabelsi has been busy. He’s led his team to a second place finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C and qualified for the Round of 16. But he’s found time to make friends and remind AFCON fans that football is about more than what happens on the pitch.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:52:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/tunisias-head-coach-offers-touching-tribute-to-moroccan-hospitality/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage-football-now/Host nation Morocco will face Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday, just before South Africa and Cameroon lock hornsThu, 01 Jan 2026 10:56:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/un-finds-dire-conditions-on-first-visit-to-sudans-el-fasher-since-its-fall/The UN says hundreds of civilians remain, facing shortages of medicine, education and basic supplies. Food prices are extreme, with a kilogram of rice reportedly costing up to 100 dollars.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:29:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/un-finds-dire-conditions-on-first-visit-to-sudans-el-fasher-since-its-fall/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/fireworks-light-up-the-globe-as-nations-ring-in-2026/The world has begun saying goodbye to 2025, with South Pacific nations first to welcome 2026.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:35:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/fireworks-light-up-the-globe-as-nations-ring-in-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/real-madrids-mbappe-suffers-knee-sprain-faces-weeks-on-sidelines/Real Madrid have been dealt a major blow after confirming that star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:45:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/real-madrids-mbappe-suffers-knee-sprain-faces-weeks-on-sidelines/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/occupied-west-bank-more-palestinians-see-their-homes-demolished-by-israeli-military/Residents of the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank looked on, devastated, as the Israeli military demolished buildings in the camp. Some have already been displaced multiple times.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:44:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/occupied-west-bank-more-palestinians-see-their-homes-demolished-by-israeli-military/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/meet-the-moroccan-designer-modernising-the-traditional-caftan/A Moroccan fashion designer has made it her mission to modernise the traditional caftan.
The garment recently made it onto the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:52:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/meet-the-moroccan-designer-modernising-the-traditional-caftan/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/uganda-opposition-figure-kizza-besigye-denied-bail/Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been denied bail by the country's high court. During a court session on Tuesday, he described the treason allegations against him as 'persecution'.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:41:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/uganda-opposition-figure-kizza-besigye-denied-bail/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/speeding-flat-tire-blamed-as-driver-faces-prosecution-in-anthony-joshua-crash/British boxing star Anthony Joshua is spending a second night in hospital following a fatal road crash in Nigeria as investigators point to speeding and a flat tire as key factors in the accident.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/speeding-flat-tire-blamed-as-driver-faces-prosecution-in-anthony-joshua-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/nigeria-to-enforce-new-tax-laws-despite-opposition-concerns/Nigeria will begin enforcing sweeping new tax laws, President Bola Tinubu has confirmed, brushing aside criticism over alleged discrepancies in the legislation.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:47:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/nigeria-to-enforce-new-tax-laws-despite-opposition-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-citizens-in-retaliation-for-trump-travel-ban/Mali and Burkina Faso say they’re shutting their doors to US citizens, a direct response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban travelers from their countries.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:18:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-citizens-in-retaliation-for-trump-travel-ban/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/kenya-barber-gains-viral-fame-with-unconventional-techniques/Safari Martins is one of Kenya's most renowned barbers. He has shot to viral fame, gaining some one million followers on Tiktok and Instagram with his unconventional techniques.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:28:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/kenya-barber-gains-viral-fame-with-unconventional-techniques/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/putin-calendars-sell-fast-as-russians-prepare-for-the-new-year/Selling calendars with political leaders has become a familiar tradition ahead of Novy God, Russia’s biggest winter celebration, a holiday that dates back to Soviet times when New Year replaced Christmas as the main festive event.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:27:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/putin-calendars-sell-fast-as-russians-prepare-for-the-new-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/sexual-violence-against-children-endemic-systemic-and-worsening-in-drc-says-unicef/Sexual violence against children is endemic, systemic, and worsening across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations children’s agency said on Tuesday.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:55:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/sexual-violence-against-children-endemic-systemic-and-worsening-in-drc-says-unicef/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-group-f-battles-intensify-as-qualification-beckons/Head coach David Pagou says his side is refusing to be distracted by permutations. “I don’t make any calculations,” he said, stressing that Cameroon are fully focused on the next match and on making life difficult for Mozambique.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:20:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-group-f-battles-intensify-as-qualification-beckons/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/relatives-of-boxer-anthony-joshua-express-shock-at-car-crash-that-killed-two/Anthony Joshua’s relatives in his family’s hometown in Nigeria have expressed shock at the car crash that injured the British boxer and killed two others.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:54:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/relatives-of-boxer-anthony-joshua-express-shock-at-car-crash-that-killed-two/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/junta-leader-doumbouya-declared-winner-of-guineas-presidential-election/Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election according to incomplete results released late on Tuesday.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:54:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/junta-leader-doumbouya-declared-winner-of-guineas-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens/The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:41:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens/