Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:24:09 +0000AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-presidenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/aes-calls-for-simultaneous-mobilisation-to-condemn-eu-resolution-on-nigers-ex-president/Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:24:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/aes-calls-for-simultaneous-mobilisation-to-condemn-eu-resolution-on-nigers-ex-president/Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violencehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence/Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:40:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence/Chad to deploy 800 troops to Haiti's Gang Suppression Force as Kenya steps backhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/chad-to-deploy-800-troops-to-haitis-gang-suppression-force-as-kenya-steps-back/Chad is getting ready to deploy some 800 police officers to Haiti. They’ll join an international effort aimed at tackling widespread gang activity in the Caribbean nation.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:52:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/chad-to-deploy-800-troops-to-haitis-gang-suppression-force-as-kenya-steps-back/Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury findshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/elon-musk-misled-shareholders-in-effort-to-drive-down-twitter-stock-price-jury-finds/A federal jury in California found Friday that tech titan Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders in an effort to drive down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:56:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/elon-musk-misled-shareholders-in-effort-to-drive-down-twitter-stock-price-jury-finds/A new threat to global shipping as Yemen's Houthis threaten to close vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/a-new-threat-to-global-shipping-as-yemens-houthis-threaten-to-close-vital-bab-el-mandeb-st/Yemen's Houthis are considering to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from aggressor countries against members of the so-called "axis of resistance."Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:12:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/a-new-threat-to-global-shipping-as-yemens-houthis-threaten-to-close-vital-bab-el-mandeb-st/Puma unveils new football kits for 11 nations, including top African teamshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/puma-unveils-new-football-kits-for-11-nations-including-top-african-teams/Reinforcing its status as a leading force in football kits at the 2026 World Cup, PUMA unveiled jerseys for 11 nations, including the most prominent African teams of any brand in the tournament, in a community-first celebration of football and culture in New York City, March 19 2026Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:06:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/puma-unveils-new-football-kits-for-11-nations-including-top-african-teams/'Where is Eid?' For displaced people at Sudan's Tawila camp, holiday brings no reliefhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/where-is-eid-for-displaced-people-at-sudans-tawila-camp-holiday-brings-no-relief/As Sudan celebrated the first day of Eid on Friday, displaced people at North Darfur’s Tawila camp gathered for prayers. But for them, the holiday brings no relief.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:50:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/where-is-eid-for-displaced-people-at-sudans-tawila-camp-holiday-brings-no-relief/Uganda: Rhinos return to Kidepo Valley Park for first time since 1983http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uganda-rhinos-return-to-kidepo-valley-park-for-first-time-since-1983/Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:08:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uganda-rhinos-return-to-kidepo-valley-park-for-first-time-since-1983/In Sudan's refugee camps, Eid is overshadowed by warhttp://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/Liverpool condemns 'dehumanising, cowardly' racist abuse of Ibrahima Konatehttp://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/Rescued cheetahs find refuge in Somaliland amid trafficking crisis 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/Iran threatens to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide 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/Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's presidenthttp://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/Sudanese artists rebuild cultural life in wartime shelterhttp://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/Nigerian Muslims mark End of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayershttp://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/New WTO report: high oil, gas prices serious challenge for trade growthhttp://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/Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban raises concerns over regional supplyhttp://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/Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikeshttp://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/Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iranhttp://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/Madagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministershttp://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/Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026http://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/Egyptians attend prayers at a mosque to mark Eid celebrationshttp://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/UK and Nigeria agree deal to speed up deportationshttp://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/Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prisonhttp://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/NGOs in DR Congo offer street children skills and hope of a better futurehttp://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/French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption casehttp://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/South Africa's traditional circumcision claims dozens of young liveshttp://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/Tributes pour in from across the world for South African peace advocatehttp://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/Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affectedhttp://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/Tear gas and tension in Jerusalem as Eid prayers held outside al Aqsahttp://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/Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensionshttp://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/At least 18 African migrants drown off coast of Comoroshttp://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/Zimbabwe opposition groups fight against proposed constitutional changehttp://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/Iranian TV shows man rescued from South Khorasan rubblehttp://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/AFCON 2025 title "cannot be taken away" from Senegal, says FSFhttp://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/Congolese citizens welcome Belgian court trial in Lumumba casehttp://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/Crowds flock to Antananarivo as Madagascar restores Its pre‑colonial new yearhttp://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/Bola Tinubu's state visit to UK: major steel deal agreed with British PMhttp://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/Djibouti's Guelleh faces only low-profile rival in presidential ballothttp://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/Morocco’s 2025 AFCON win draws mixed emotions from supportershttp://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/“We are living in fear”: Gay people in Senegal amid crackdownhttp://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/Middle East war boosts traffic through Kenyan port of Lamuhttp://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/Moroccans turn to gold as safe haven investmenthttp://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/Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countrieshttp://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/Sahel accounts for nearly half of all terror-related deaths: reporthttp://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/Rwanda, DRC agree to "ease tensions" after talks in Washingtonhttp://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/Pix of the Day, 19 March 2026http://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/Fuel hikes squeeze Moroccans as Middle East tensions risehttp://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/Gulf crisis draws attention to African oil [Business Africa]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/Hungary: Wellness day for endangered tortoises at Nyíregyháza Zoohttp://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/