http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:14:08 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/traditional-healers-in-drc-say-they-can-cure-ebola/Although there is still no vaccine or official treatment for the Bundibugyo virus, the rare strain of the current and deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC, Dauda Tshimanga and his wife Mariam Kabika, a couple of traditional healers, are "certain" they have a found a remedy to treat it.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:14:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/traditional-healers-in-drc-say-they-can-cure-ebola/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/nigerian-museum-revamp-amplifies-calls-for-return-of-looted-treasures/Western museums, including those in Britain, the Netherlands and Germany, have in recent years returned several hundred artefacts, but countless more remain in galleries in Europe and AmericaThu, 04 Jun 2026 14:46:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/nigerian-museum-revamp-amplifies-calls-for-return-of-looted-treasures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/somali-capital-rocked-by-gunfire-ahead-of-planned-protests/People in Mogadishu say they endured a "sleepless night" after heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:09:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/somali-capital-rocked-by-gunfire-ahead-of-planned-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/louisville-marks-10-years-since-muhammad-alis-death/Ten years after the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, is celebrating his legacy with remembrance events and a new annual initiative aimed at promoting kindness and service.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:50:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/louisville-marks-10-years-since-muhammad-alis-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/debt-crisis-senegal-turns-to-the-imf-business-africa/After a Long standoff, Senegal Finally Turns to the IMF, with the country hoping to conclude an agreement with the Bretton Woods Institution by the end of JuneThu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Laetitia Lago Dregnounou)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/debt-crisis-senegal-turns-to-the-imf-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/south-africas-white-enclave-drawing-more-young-afrikaners/More young people from South Africa's white minority are moving to the small white enclave of Orania.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:34:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/south-africas-white-enclave-drawing-more-young-afrikaners/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/abidjan-demolitions-spark-outcry-as-residents-face-uncertain-future/Authorities in Ivory Coast have launched a new wave of demolitions in the Vridi 3 neighborhood near the Port of Abidjan, triggering anger and uncertainty among affected residents.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:35:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/abidjan-demolitions-spark-outcry-as-residents-face-uncertain-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/visitors-get-sneak-preview-of-obama-presidential-centre/The campus in Chicago opens officially on 19 June, coinciding with Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:01:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/visitors-get-sneak-preview-of-obama-presidential-centre/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/ebola-controversial-us-backed-quarantine-center-in-kenya-starts/Kenya's health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the projectThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:47:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/ebola-controversial-us-backed-quarantine-center-in-kenya-starts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/lebanon-israeli-drone-attacks-scepticism-greet-ceasefire-extension/Israeli drone strikes on different parts of southern Lebanon killed at least one person and wounded four on Thursday, state-run National News Agency (NNA) reportedThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:41:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/lebanon-israeli-drone-attacks-scepticism-greet-ceasefire-extension/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/mali-restricts-125cc-motorcycles-amid-jihadist-insurgency/Mali's military-led government has announced sweeping restrictions on motorcycles as it battles a worsening jihadist insurgency.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:41:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/mali-restricts-125cc-motorcycles-amid-jihadist-insurgency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/fifa-bans-reusable-bottles-despite-heat-warnings-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/FIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, despite growing warnings that extreme heat could put supporters at risk.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:08:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/fifa-bans-reusable-bottles-despite-heat-warnings-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/tanzanias-president-visits-russia-amid-frayed-ties-with-the-west/Samia Suluhu Hassan's three-day state visit to Moscow is her first official trip abroad since she won last year’s disputed election.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:06:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/tanzanias-president-visits-russia-amid-frayed-ties-with-the-west/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/benin-president-visits-niger-burkina-following-coup-tensions/Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:53:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/benin-president-visits-niger-burkina-following-coup-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/france-protesters-rally-outside-cnews-tv-over-alleged-kremlin-influence/France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:57:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/france-protesters-rally-outside-cnews-tv-over-alleged-kremlin-influence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/cubas-fuel-crisis-leaves-havanas-streets-overflowing-with-rubbish/Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/cubas-fuel-crisis-leaves-havanas-streets-overflowing-with-rubbish/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/albania-fourth-day-of-unrest-as-trump-linked-resort-sparks-protests/On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:25:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/albania-fourth-day-of-unrest-as-trump-linked-resort-sparks-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/five-countries-elected-non-permanent-members-of-un-security-council/Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:15:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/five-countries-elected-non-permanent-members-of-un-security-council/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/nine-students-to-be-held-in-custody-over-deadly-school-fire-in-kenya/A court in Naivasha has ruled they will be remanded at a children’s home to allow detectives to complete their investigations.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/nine-students-to-be-held-in-custody-over-deadly-school-fire-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/mogadishu-residents-flee-as-gunfire-breaks-out-near-house-of-former-somali-pm/Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Khaire said he was attacked by government forces ahead of planned protests.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/mogadishu-residents-flee-as-gunfire-breaks-out-near-house-of-former-somali-pm/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/drcs-bunia-airport-reopens-after-steep-decline-in-number-of-suspected-ebola-cases/Traffic has resumed at Bunia airport in DR Congo’s Ituri province - the epicenter of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak - after the World Health Organization reported a sharp decline in the number of suspected cases from 906 to 116.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/drcs-bunia-airport-reopens-after-steep-decline-in-number-of-suspected-ebola-cases/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ebola-wfp-steps-food-assistance-to-frontline-workers-patients/Ituri, the epicenter of ebola, is one of the most severely food insecure hotspots in DRC in 2026, with an estimated 1,7 million people – more than a third of the population -facing crisis or worse levels of hungerWed, 03 Jun 2026 19:53:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ebola-wfp-steps-food-assistance-to-frontline-workers-patients/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ugandas-ghetto-kids-dance-troupe-cant-wait-for-world-cup-show-with-shakira/Uganda's Ghetto Kids dance troupe are getting ready to take the stage at the World Cup half-time show in the US: "We can't wait to show the world what we are!"Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:42:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ugandas-ghetto-kids-dance-troupe-cant-wait-for-world-cup-show-with-shakira/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ecdc-ebola-threat-to-eu-public-remains-very-low/The risk of Ebola infection for the wider public in the European Union remains "very low," according to health officials. But a worsening outbreak involving a rare strain of the virus in Congo and Uganda is raising concern due to the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ecdc-ebola-threat-to-eu-public-remains-very-low/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/abdoulaye-wade-senegals-former-president-turns-100/The former schoolteacher was born on 29 May 1926 in Saint-Louis in the country's north and served as president from 2000 to 2012Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/abdoulaye-wade-senegals-former-president-turns-100/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/foreign-nationals-in-south-africa-seek-community-protection-after-weekend-of-deadly-violen/At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:52:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/foreign-nationals-in-south-africa-seek-community-protection-after-weekend-of-deadly-violen/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/gabon-opposition-leader-kept-behind-bars-as-court-rejects-appeal/Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in detention after an appeals court rejected his bid to invalidate legal proceedings against him. The decision deepens concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms in the Central African nation.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:49:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/gabon-opposition-leader-kept-behind-bars-as-court-rejects-appeal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/senegal-sonko-faye-split-deepens-as-president-asserts-authority/Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal's ruling party and recently dismissed from his post as prime minister, has stated that his party is now "in a situation of cohabitation"Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/senegal-sonko-faye-split-deepens-as-president-asserts-authority/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/zimbabwes-parliament-debates-draft-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/The controversial constitutional amendment bill would also do away with presidential elections, giving parliament the power to appoint the head of state.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:10:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/zimbabwes-parliament-debates-draft-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/extended-bar-hours-seek-to-boost-businesses-during-world-cup/State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world’s most-watched sporting event. They want to help businesses and improve fan experiences, particularly for those who may have been priced out of ticketsWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:53:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/extended-bar-hours-seek-to-boost-businesses-during-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/vote-counting-continues-in-ethiopia-after-polls-marred-by-insecurity/The election board said the delays were primarily due to the long queues observed on Monday, despite the extension of voting until midnight.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/vote-counting-continues-in-ethiopia-after-polls-marred-by-insecurity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/haiti-celebrates-as-woodensky-receives-visa-to-join-world-cup-campaign/After weeks of uncertainty, Haitian footballer Woodensky Pierre has received a U.S. visa to join his national team at the World Cup. For supporters in Haiti, the moment is more than a sporting milestone—it is a symbol of hope for a country facing violence, instability and hardship.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:29:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/haiti-celebrates-as-woodensky-receives-visa-to-join-world-cup-campaign/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-m23-and-fdlr-leaders/The United States has imposed new sanctions on senior figures from the M23 rebel movement and the FDLR militia, escalating pressure on armed groups fueling conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:36:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-m23-and-fdlr-leaders/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/benins-new-president-rebuilding-ties-with-sahel-states/President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday after visiting Nigeria on Monday.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:29:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/benins-new-president-rebuilding-ties-with-sahel-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/macron-and-kagame-inaugurate-paris-memorial-to-rwanda-genocide-victims/The French president said it placed the 1994 killing of an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus "at the heart ​of our capital and our history".Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:28:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/macron-and-kagame-inaugurate-paris-memorial-to-rwanda-genocide-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/final-preparations-for-french-world-cup-team-before-heading-to-us/President Emmanuel Macron and his wife visiting Les Bleus at their Clairefontaine base on Tuesday to wish the team well as they look win their second title.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:03:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/final-preparations-for-french-world-cup-team-before-heading-to-us/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/un-warns-world-to-prepare-for-el-nino-extreme-weather/There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:14:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/un-warns-world-to-prepare-for-el-nino-extreme-weather/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/teachers-protest-schoolchildren-kidnappings-in-nigeria/Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:52:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/teachers-protest-schoolchildren-kidnappings-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nine-girls-arraigned-in-court-over-suspected-arson-attack-at-kenyan-girls-school/Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school in central Kenya appeared in court in Naivasha on Tuesday.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:54:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nine-girls-arraigned-in-court-over-suspected-arson-attack-at-kenyan-girls-school/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/dr-congo-airport-reopens-in-ebola-hit-area-as-suspected-cases-drop/The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declinedTue, 02 Jun 2026 16:24:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/dr-congo-airport-reopens-in-ebola-hit-area-as-suspected-cases-drop/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenya-faces-backlash-over-proposed-us-funded-ebola-facility/Protests against a planned U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya have intensified, leaving one person reportedly dead and prompting legal challenges.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:12:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenya-faces-backlash-over-proposed-us-funded-ebola-facility/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/born-on-the-road-aid-cuts-leave-refugee-mothers-with-nowhere-to-turn/When labour pains struck Sudanese refugee Maude Ahmad Fadala, there was no clinic nearby, no transport and no money to reach a hospital. Hours later, weakened by illness and stranded on a dirt road in northern Central African Republic, she gave birth with only her sister by her side.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:47:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/born-on-the-road-aid-cuts-leave-refugee-mothers-with-nowhere-to-turn/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/hollywood-honors-marilyn-monroe-100-years-on/Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/hollywood-honors-marilyn-monroe-100-years-on/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghanas-anti-lgbtq-bill-faces-further-review/Ghanaian President John Mahama has said a controversial bill that would further restrict LGBTQ+ rights will undergo legal scrutiny before it can become law.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:33:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghanas-anti-lgbtq-bill-faces-further-review/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-temporarily-halts-repatriation-sign-ups-in-south-africa/Ghanaian authorities have suspended new registrations for a programme helping citizens return home from South Africa, following an overwhelming response from applicants.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:03:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-temporarily-halts-repatriation-sign-ups-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenyan-president-defends-controversial-us-backed-ebola-facility/Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the countryTue, 02 Jun 2026 12:42:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenyan-president-defends-controversial-us-backed-ebola-facility/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-uk-sign-growth-partnership-deal-to-address-education-and-job-creation/Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and create thousands of opportunities for people.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-uk-sign-growth-partnership-deal-to-address-education-and-job-creation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/fifa-launches-world-cups-state-of-the-art-broadcast-hub-in-dallas/The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:48:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/fifa-launches-world-cups-state-of-the-art-broadcast-hub-in-dallas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/us-to-slash-visa-processing-sites-in-africa-from-50-to-20/The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:37:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/us-to-slash-visa-processing-sites-in-africa-from-50-to-20/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/benins-new-president-flies-to-nigeria-on-first-foreign-trip/Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiersTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:24:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/benins-new-president-flies-to-nigeria-on-first-foreign-trip/