http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:11 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/ivory-coast-considers-cocoa-price-cut-after-ghana/Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sourcesThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/ivory-coast-considers-cocoa-price-cut-after-ghana/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/former-prince-andrew-arrested-by-british-police-after-revelations-in-epstein-files/He has been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his dealings with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:28:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/former-prince-andrew-arrested-by-british-police-after-revelations-in-epstein-files/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/651-arrested-in-africa-wide-crackdown-on-online-scam-networks/Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:59:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/651-arrested-in-africa-wide-crackdown-on-online-scam-networks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/over-a-million-children-vaccinated-against-polio-in-southern-malawi/The four-day campaign comes following the detection of a new polio case in late January.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:29:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/over-a-million-children-vaccinated-against-polio-in-southern-malawi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/conservationists-help-save-the-eyesight-of-a-rhino-in-zimbabwe/They used his favourite foods to coax him into the tight space and then took steps to desensitise him to humans, allowing rangers to administer eyedrops.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:49:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/conservationists-help-save-the-eyesight-of-a-rhino-in-zimbabwe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/at-least-15-children-killed-in-sudan-drone-strike-un/A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:46:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/at-least-15-children-killed-in-sudan-drone-strike-un/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/school-in-kenya-transforms-learning-for-students-with-dyslexia/In the classroom everything is taught step by step with a multitude of props to help youngsters understand, whether the subject involves numbers or letters. Dyslexia affects around 10% of learners and represents a stumbling block to literacyThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:11:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/school-in-kenya-transforms-learning-for-students-with-dyslexia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/war-devastates-sudans-ancient-acacia-forest-threatening-ecosystem/Nearly three years of conflict have reduced Sudan's historic Al-Sunut acacia forest south of Khartoum to barren fields of stumps, destroying a vital green shield against Nile floods and a haven for migratory birds from Europe.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:34:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/war-devastates-sudans-ancient-acacia-forest-threatening-ecosystem/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/nigerias-president-signs-amended-electoral-act-into-law-despite-push-back/Critics are unhappy about the removal of a clause mandating the 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:58:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/nigerias-president-signs-amended-electoral-act-into-law-despite-push-back/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/africa-forges-a-trade-future-beyond-agoa-business-africa/With the global trade landscape rapidly shifting, AGOA's fitness for purpose has been questioned. While its imminent end is a blow for African exporters, it is a chance for governments to build a trade strategy that leverages the AfCFTA, embraces e-commerce, and reduces geopolitical riskThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:31:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/africa-forges-a-trade-future-beyond-agoa-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/trump-hosts-black-history-month-reception-amid-racial-tensions/President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House for a Black History Month reception on Wednesday, less than two weeks after sparking bipartisan outrage by posting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:02:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/trump-hosts-black-history-month-reception-amid-racial-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/russia-has-taken-over-1000-kenyans-to-ukraine-intelligence-report/More than 1,000 Kenyans have gone to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, most of them tricked into signing military contracts, according to an intelligence report presented to Kenya's parliament.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:59:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/russia-has-taken-over-1000-kenyans-to-ukraine-intelligence-report/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/toxic-gas-leak-at-mine-in-nigeria-kills-37-people/A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:26:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/toxic-gas-leak-at-mine-in-nigeria-kills-37-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/imf-approves-91-million-in-funding-for-niger-following-programme-review/The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/imf-approves-91-million-in-funding-for-niger-following-programme-review/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/gabonese-opposition-and-businesses-angry-about-social-media-ban/The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:26:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/gabonese-opposition-and-businesses-angry-about-social-media-ban/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/u2-slams-putin-ice-in-defiant-new-ep-days-of-ash/Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigration enforcement, and global human rights abuses.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:25:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/u2-slams-putin-ice-in-defiant-new-ep-days-of-ash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/un-probe-finds-evidence-of-genocide-in-darfur-city-of-el-fasher/A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual capture may amount to genocide.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:14:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/un-probe-finds-evidence-of-genocide-in-darfur-city-of-el-fasher/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/no-food-in-south-sudan-displacement-camp-as-new-conflict-breaks-out/Internally displaced people in South Sudan say there is "no food" in their informal camp as fresh fighting erupts between government and opposition forces in Jonglei state. The conflict has displaced around 280,000 people since December, according to the United Nations.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:49:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/no-food-in-south-sudan-displacement-camp-as-new-conflict-breaks-out/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/38-killed-in-gas-blast-at-nigeria-lead-mine/Thirty-eight lead miners were killed when gas exploded at a pit in central Nigeria's Plateau state, local sources said.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:56:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/38-killed-in-gas-blast-at-nigeria-lead-mine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/drc-musicians-work-to-preserve-congolese-rumba/Some musicians and historians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are hard at work trying to preserve the tradition of Congolese rumba, which was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list five years ago.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:29:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/drc-musicians-work-to-preserve-congolese-rumba/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/russian-navy-warship-docks-in-iran-ahead-of-joint-naval-exercises/Iran temporarily shut the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday, a rare show of force that coincided with another round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:04:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/russian-navy-warship-docks-in-iran-ahead-of-joint-naval-exercises/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-egytian-charity-delivers-aid-during-islamic-holy-month/As Muslims across the world gear up to celebrate Ramadan, the Misr ElKheir charity foundation in Egypt is getting aid ready for residents living in poverty.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:25:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-egytian-charity-delivers-aid-during-islamic-holy-month/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/ashes-and-reflection-lagos-catholics-mark-ash-wednesday/Catholics in Nigeria's largest city flocked to churches on Wednesday for Ash Wednesday, beginning the 40-day Lenten season with prayers and the traditional imposition of ashes.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:47:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/ashes-and-reflection-lagos-catholics-mark-ash-wednesday/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/south-sudan-hospitals-overwhelmed-as-fighting-rages-on/The Aboko teaching hospital is one of a string in South Sudan that are overwhelmed as fighting in the country rages on. It has only one surgeon, and resources are running thin on the ground.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:53:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/south-sudan-hospitals-overwhelmed-as-fighting-rages-on/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/iswap-raid-kills-eight-nigerian-soldiers-as-jihadist-attacks-intensify-in-northeast/At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed and 23 others wounded after a deadly raid by jihadists linked to the Islamic State in the country’s northeast.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:59:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/iswap-raid-kills-eight-nigerian-soldiers-as-jihadist-attacks-intensify-in-northeast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/kenya-to-roll-out-game-changing-hiv-drug-in-march/Kenya will begin rolling out a revolutionary new HIV-prevention drug in March, offering near-complete protection with just two shots a year. The move comes as African nations scramble to adapt to shifting US foreign aid priorities.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:29:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/kenya-to-roll-out-game-changing-hiv-drug-in-march/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/somalia-government-announces-progress-in-fight-against-al-shabaab/Somalia’s government has announced it is making progress in its long-running fight against the Al-Qaida linked Al-Shabaab militant group. Officials have announced they’ve reclaimed territory from the militants, which once controlled swathes of the country.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:52:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/somalia-government-announces-progress-in-fight-against-al-shabaab/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/pay-or-he-dies-the-deadly-price-of-hope-for-egypts-migrants/The call came from Libya: pay $4,000 immediately, or the boy dies at sea. For Youssef Ibrahim, whose 18-year-old brother Hamdy had vanished after contacting smugglers online, there was no choice. "Returning meant death. There was no way back," another relative told AFP.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:16:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/pay-or-he-dies-the-deadly-price-of-hope-for-egypts-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/family-rejects-poisoning-claims-in-edgar-lungu-case/The relatives of former Edgar Lungu have dismissed allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities pursue inquiries that have further delayed his burial months after his death.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:32:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/family-rejects-poisoning-claims-in-edgar-lungu-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/social-media-suspended-in-gabon-until-further-notice-media-regulator/Gabon's media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in societyWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:20:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/social-media-suspended-in-gabon-until-further-notice-media-regulator/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/rios-samba-schools-dazzle-in-high-stakes-carnival-showdown/The rhythm took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, delivering a spectacle of music, movement and emotion.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:18:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/rios-samba-schools-dazzle-in-high-stakes-carnival-showdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/chicago-vigil-pays-tribute-to-civil-rights-icon-jesse-jackson/As news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's passing spread, those who knew him best gathered Tuesday evening in Chicago for a prayer and vigil, vowing to "keep hope alive" — the very mantra that defined his decades-long fight for equality.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:01:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/chicago-vigil-pays-tribute-to-civil-rights-icon-jesse-jackson/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/senegal-prosecutor-rejects-accusations-police-tortured-and-killed-student/A public prosecutor in Senegal has rejected accusations that a student who died on a Dakar university campus was killed by police.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:16:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/senegal-prosecutor-rejects-accusations-police-tortured-and-killed-student/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/algeria-and-france-agree-to-restore-security-cooperation-after-visit-by-french-interior-mi/France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, marking the first sign of a thaw in diplomatic ties.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:03:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/18/algeria-and-france-agree-to-restore-security-cooperation-after-visit-by-french-interior-mi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/erdogan-slams-israel-over-somaliland-recognition-warns-of-horn-of-africa-instability/Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:10:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/erdogan-slams-israel-over-somaliland-recognition-warns-of-horn-of-africa-instability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/south-africa-to-deploy-troops-to-crime-hotspots-within-10-days/Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:50:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/south-africa-to-deploy-troops-to-crime-hotspots-within-10-days/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-issues-warning-over-illegal-recruitment-of-its-citizens-for-russias-war-in-ukraine/Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:36:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-issues-warning-over-illegal-recruitment-of-its-citizens-for-russias-war-in-ukraine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-and-kenya-lead-production-of-electric-vans-using-chinese-kits/As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:21:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-and-kenya-lead-production-of-electric-vans-using-chinese-kits/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/erdogan-in-addis-turkey-deepens-ethiopia-ties/President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:14:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/erdogan-in-addis-turkey-deepens-ethiopia-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/un-calls-on-both-authorities-in-libya-to-protect-rights-of-migrants/A new report by two of its agencies describes systematic rights violations and abuses of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:10:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/un-calls-on-both-authorities-in-libya-to-protect-rights-of-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/art-dealers-shift-focus-to-gulf-buyers-amid-global-sales-slump/As global art sales tumble, the oil-rich Gulf is emerging as the industry's new frontier, with heavyweights like Art Basel making their regional debut in Qatar to tap into a surge of cultural investment.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/art-dealers-shift-focus-to-gulf-buyers-amid-global-sales-slump/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/pix-of-the-day-february-17-2026/Pix of the Day February 17, 2026Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/pix-of-the-day-february-17-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/sudans-children-caught-between-war-and-hope/Sudan is one of the countries that practices female genital mutilation. The UN Children's Fund and the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, have a joint program on the elimination of female genital mutilation, which the agencies continue to implement despite the challenges of a country at war.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:03:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/sudans-children-caught-between-war-and-hope/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/us-embassy-in-ghana-opens-over-1000-new-visa-interview-slots/The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the release of more than 1,000 new interview appointments for B1/B2 visas, offering fresh opportunities for applicants seeking to travel to the U.S. for business or tourism.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:46:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/us-embassy-in-ghana-opens-over-1000-new-visa-interview-slots/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/workers-at-kenyas-main-airport-call-off-strike-after-two-days-of-disruption/The industrial action caused severe disruptions to local and international flights and air traffic control operations.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/workers-at-kenyas-main-airport-call-off-strike-after-two-days-of-disruption/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-probes-temu-over-alleged-data-privacy-breaches/Nigeria’s data protection regulator has opened an investigation into Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu over suspected violations of the country’s privacy laws.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:34:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-probes-temu-over-alleged-data-privacy-breaches/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/proposed-ice-detention-center-in-new-jersey-sparks-protests-and-divides-locals/In the quiet, rural township of Roxbury, New Jersey, a sprawling warehouse has become the center of a growing national controversy over U.S. immigration policy.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:22:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/proposed-ice-detention-center-in-new-jersey-sparks-protests-and-divides-locals/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/gold-rush-fever-grips-township-outside-south-african-city-of-springs/The frenzy began a while ago when a man digging a fence post in a cattle kraal claimed to have found gold.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:17:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/gold-rush-fever-grips-township-outside-south-african-city-of-springs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-titan-and-presidential-candidate-dies-at-84/The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement who evolved from a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. into a two-time presidential candidate and a global mediator, has died at the age of 84.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:57:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-titan-and-presidential-candidate-dies-at-84/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/sudan-faces-ramadan-amidst-war-and-economic-hardship/With Ramadan just hours away, shoppers fill the markets of Omdurman, rushing to secure provisions for the holy month. But the festive spirit is overshadowed by hardship due to the uncertainties gripping the country.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:12:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/sudan-faces-ramadan-amidst-war-and-economic-hardship/