http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:43:03 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/cocoa-ghana-slashes-farmgate-rate-paid-to-farmers/Amid a drop in global cocoa markets, Ghana has slashed its farmgate cocoa rate paid to farmers. The move aligns the price with that of the international market to encourage more demand.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:43:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/cocoa-ghana-slashes-farmgate-rate-paid-to-farmers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/morocco-traders-struggle-to-sell-gold-as-prices-rise/The price of gold has been on the rise in both local and international markets - a trend that analysts attribute to currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions. As a result, some traders in Morocco are having difficulty selling the product.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:05:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/morocco-traders-struggle-to-sell-gold-as-prices-rise/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ghana-introduces-weekly-fugu-day-to-celebrate-and-promote-traditional-clothes/Ghanaians celebrated the country's traditional colourful woven clothing, known as fugu, smock or batakari, after the government declared a weekly "Fugu Day" on Wednesdays.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:07:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ghana-introduces-weekly-fugu-day-to-celebrate-and-promote-traditional-clothes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/african-union-reiterates-support-for-somalia-unity/In a communique on Thursday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) said it strongly rejected the unilateral recognition of the "so-called Republic of Somaliland" by Israel, and called for 'its immediate revocation'Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:34:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/african-union-reiterates-support-for-somalia-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/drc-acting-head-of-un-mission-touches-down-in-goma/The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arrival as ‘an important milestone'.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:04:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/drc-acting-head-of-un-mission-touches-down-in-goma/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/tunisian-court-rejects-provisional-release-of-opposition-figure-on-health-grounds/The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on health grounds.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:53:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/tunisian-court-rejects-provisional-release-of-opposition-figure-on-health-grounds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ukrainian-athlete-drops-out-of-of-winter-olympics-over-banned-helmet/Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with RussiaThu, 12 Feb 2026 14:55:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ukrainian-athlete-drops-out-of-of-winter-olympics-over-banned-helmet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/cyclone-gezani-at-least-36-killed-hundreds-injured-in-madagascar/A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursday, releasing an updated toll.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:05:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/cyclone-gezani-at-least-36-killed-hundreds-injured-in-madagascar/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/thomas-partey-charged-with-new-rape-counts-in-uk-case/Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing fresh criminal charges in the UK, after prosecutors added two further counts of rape linked to a new complainant.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:05:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/thomas-partey-charged-with-new-rape-counts-in-uk-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/young-woman-becomes-first-ever-drum-master-of-a-brazilian-samba-school/Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:53:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/young-woman-becomes-first-ever-drum-master-of-a-brazilian-samba-school/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/world-cup-ticket-prices-surge-on-fifa-re-sale-site/The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:34:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/world-cup-ticket-prices-surge-on-fifa-re-sale-site/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/who-urges-us-to-share-covid-origins-findings/The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic's origins, despite the United States quitting the WHOThu, 12 Feb 2026 12:05:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/who-urges-us-to-share-covid-origins-findings/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/the-morocco-spain-portugal-business-forum-on-the-2030-fifa-world-cup-opens/The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opened on Tuesday in Salé, bringing together business leaders from the three countries to discuss joint opportunities, best practices, and sustainable investments related to the tournament.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:15:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/the-morocco-spain-portugal-business-forum-on-the-2030-fifa-world-cup-opens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/rhino-poaching-in-south-africas-kruger-park-doubles-despite-national-drop/Official statistics show poachers killed 352 of the animals last year compared to 420 in 2024, with 175 of the deaths taking place in the Kruger.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:33:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/rhino-poaching-in-south-africas-kruger-park-doubles-despite-national-drop/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/libya-grants-foreign-oil-companies-exploration-licences/Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licences for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:26:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/libya-grants-foreign-oil-companies-exploration-licences/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ai-adoption-rises-in-governments-but-citizen-satisfaction-lags/A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation examines how governments are using artificial intelligence to transform public services.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/ai-adoption-rises-in-governments-but-citizen-satisfaction-lags/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/court-ruling-on-mali-sanctions-reignites-regional-integration-debate-business-africa/A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance against the rising cost of affection.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:32:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/court-ruling-on-mali-sanctions-reignites-regional-integration-debate-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/egyptian-troops-take-part-in-training-ahead-of-au-deployment-in-somalia/Its mandate is to help bolster Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:17:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/egyptian-troops-take-part-in-training-ahead-of-au-deployment-in-somalia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/uproar-in-zimbabwe-over-cabinet-plan-to-extend-presidents-rule-to-2030/Opposition figures described the changes as a “constitutional coup” saying they must be put to a national referendum.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:50:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/uproar-in-zimbabwe-over-cabinet-plan-to-extend-presidents-rule-to-2030/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/students-turn-on-senegalese-government-over-dakar-university-violence/The protests over unpaid stipends reflects growing frustration among the youth who accuse the government they helped bring to power of not living up to their promises.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:38:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/12/students-turn-on-senegalese-government-over-dakar-university-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/ramaphosa-launches-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-at-prison/President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday marked 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release from prison by launching a new training academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, where the former president was once held.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:58:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/ramaphosa-launches-nelson-mandela-rules-academy-at-prison/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/madagascan-president-randrianirina-visits-city-devastated-by-cyclone-gezani/Madagascar is reeling after a powerful cyclone tore through its east coast, killing several people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/madagascan-president-randrianirina-visits-city-devastated-by-cyclone-gezani/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/johannesburg-residents-protest-weeks-of-dry-taps/Frustration is boiling over in Johannesburg after nearly a month of dry taps pushed residents to take to the streets, demanding urgent action from city officials.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:58:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/johannesburg-residents-protest-weeks-of-dry-taps/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/us-deploys-200-troops-to-nigeria-to-combat-islamist-militants/The United States is set to deploy around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the country’s military to combat Islamist militant groups, according to a U.S. official on Tuesday.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:45:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/us-deploys-200-troops-to-nigeria-to-combat-islamist-militants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/kenya-starvation-cult-preacher-paul-mackenzie-charged-over-52-more-deaths/A self-proclaimed preacher in Kenya linked to an infamous starvation cult that killed more than 400 people was charged on Wednesday over a further 52 deaths, prosecutors said.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:08:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/kenya-starvation-cult-preacher-paul-mackenzie-charged-over-52-more-deaths/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/egypts-sisi-names-new-defence-minister-in-limited-reshuffle/General Ashraf Salem Zaher, the former head of the Egyptian Military Academy -succeeds General Abdelmeguid Saqr, and will lead a merged ministry for defence and military production - the latter previously its own entity governing Egypt's sizable military economyWed, 11 Feb 2026 15:18:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/egypts-sisi-names-new-defence-minister-in-limited-reshuffle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/iran-marks-revolution-anniversary-amid-us-threats-and-sanctions/Iran's president vowed on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic would not yield to outside aggression, as it marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution with events overshadowed by the looming threat of US military action.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:17:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/iran-marks-revolution-anniversary-amid-us-threats-and-sanctions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/sudan-rsf-drone-strike-on-school-kills-two-children/A drone strike blamed on Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed two children and injured 12 others Wednesday in the southern Kordofan city of El-Rahad, a medical source told AFP.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:56:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/sudan-rsf-drone-strike-on-school-kills-two-children/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/arctic-tensions-rise-as-russia-warns-over-greenland-militarisation/Tensions are mounting in the Arctic after several European countries deployed small troop contingents to Greenland, following repeated comments by President Donald Trump about wanting to annex the island.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:55:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/arctic-tensions-rise-as-russia-warns-over-greenland-militarisation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/dr-congo-denies-selling-off-mineral-wealth-under-us-deal/The Democratic Republic of Congo has not "sold off" its vast mineral wealth to the United States under an agreement granting Washington access to its reserves, the country's mining minister said on Wednesday, at a time of intensifying global competition among major powers for critical resources.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:40:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/dr-congo-denies-selling-off-mineral-wealth-under-us-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/at-least-20-killed-as-cyclone-gezani-tears-into-madagascar/At least 20 people have been killed after Cyclone Gezani tore into Madagascar with violent winds and torrential rain. The storm made landfall Tuesday in the coastal city of Toamasina, packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:18:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/at-least-20-killed-as-cyclone-gezani-tears-into-madagascar/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/cameroon-president-biya-delays-elections-once-again/Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced on Tuesday evening a "slight readjustment" of the timing of legislative and municipal elections that were expected at the start of FebruaryWed, 11 Feb 2026 12:39:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/cameroon-president-biya-delays-elections-once-again/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/chinese-community-in-abuja-hosts-temple-fair-to-mark-spring-festival/The Chinese community in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja staged a temple fair on Saturday along with Nigerian partners to celebrate the Spring Festival and 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:42:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/chinese-community-in-abuja-hosts-temple-fair-to-mark-spring-festival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/the-amazons-of-african-cinema-triumph-at-the-4th-edition-of-fiff-cotonou/The festival featured 18 short films in competition from 14 African countries offering an outstanding selection of the voice of African women.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:20:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/the-amazons-of-african-cinema-triumph-at-the-4th-edition-of-fiff-cotonou/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/shootings-at-school-and-home-in-british-columbia-canada-leave-10-dead/A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:19:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/shootings-at-school-and-home-in-british-columbia-canada-leave-10-dead/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/un-rights-chief-urges-ethiopia-and-eritrea-to-deescalate-tensions/The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to take urgent steps towards de-escalation, amid the precarious situation in the Tigray region,” the UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told the bi-weekly press conference in Geneva todWed, 11 Feb 2026 11:13:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/un-rights-chief-urges-ethiopia-and-eritrea-to-deescalate-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/senegal-and-egypts-top-diplomats-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-relations/The also spoke about harmonising their positions on regional and international issues ahead of the African Union summit.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:43:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/senegal-and-egypts-top-diplomats-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-relations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/kenya-fm-to-visit-russia-over-forced-conscripts-in-ukraine/Kenya said Tuesday its foreign minister would go to Moscow next month after condemning recruiters luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs, only to end up fighting alongside its forcesWed, 11 Feb 2026 10:47:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/kenya-fm-to-visit-russia-over-forced-conscripts-in-ukraine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/united-nations-wants-security-guarantees-to-monitor-dr-congo-ceasefire/It says warring parties on the ground must assure that UN helicopters operating from a key airport would be safe.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:11:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/united-nations-wants-security-guarantees-to-monitor-dr-congo-ceasefire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/senegalese-government-says-death-of-student-in-protests-is-a-tragedy/Abdoulaye Ba died as demonstrations over unpaid financial aid escalated into clashes with security forces.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:21:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/senegalese-government-says-death-of-student-in-protests-is-a-tragedy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/no-injuries-as-somali-passenger-plane-veers-off-runway-after-crash-landing/The airline has praised its pilot for his handling of the situation after the aircraft suffered a technical fault.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:04:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/11/no-injuries-as-somali-passenger-plane-veers-off-runway-after-crash-landing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/zimbabwe-cabinet-agrees-plan-to-extend-presidents-term-to-2030/Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures who warned any changes had to be put to a national referendum.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:28:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/zimbabwe-cabinet-agrees-plan-to-extend-presidents-term-to-2030/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/nigeria-senate-approves-live-electronic-publication-of-election-results/Nigerian lawmakers have made a sharp U-turn, approving the live electronic publication of election results after a wave of public backlash. Just last week, the Senate had rejected a proposal that would force polling units to upload results in real time.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:39:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/nigeria-senate-approves-live-electronic-publication-of-election-results/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/gates-foundation-denies-claims-its-behind-mosquito-surge-in-kenya/The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/gates-foundation-denies-claims-its-behind-mosquito-surge-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/ethiopian-airlines-beats-revenue-target-for-first-half-of-fiscal-2526/Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on TuesdayTue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/ethiopian-airlines-beats-revenue-target-for-first-half-of-fiscal-2526/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/senegal-students-protest-scholarship-delays-amid-rising-youth-discontent/Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:02:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/senegal-students-protest-scholarship-delays-amid-rising-youth-discontent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/south-africa-reports-16-drop-in-rhino-poaching-for-2025/South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:02:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/south-africa-reports-16-drop-in-rhino-poaching-for-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/diriyah-contemporary-art-biennale-opens-in-riyadh/Running until May 2nd at JAX, near the UNESCO site At-Turaif, the exhibition features 68 artists from 37 nations exploring migrations connecting the Arab world globallyTue, 10 Feb 2026 15:06:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/diriyah-contemporary-art-biennale-opens-in-riyadh/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/botswana-weighs-tax-hikes-as-diamond-slump-hits-state-revenue/Botswana is feeling the pinch as a slump in diamond sales forces the government to consider raising taxes. Diamonds are the backbone of the economy, but global demand has weakened, prices are down, and production has slowed, leaving a big hole in state revenues.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:49:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/botswana-weighs-tax-hikes-as-diamond-slump-hits-state-revenue/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/iran-maintains-dual-track-strategy-amid-stalled-us-nuclear-talks/Iran publicly rejected a core U.S. demand to cease all uranium enrichment on Monday, projecting a dual-track strategy of guarded diplomacy and reinforced military preparedness, as indirect talks with Washington remain deadlocked.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:30:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/iran-maintains-dual-track-strategy-amid-stalled-us-nuclear-talks/