http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:53 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/nigerias-federal-government-moves-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/Health Minister Ali Pate said the reform aims at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:38:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/nigerias-federal-government-moves-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/hrw-says-russian-paramilitaries-killed-9-civilians-in-mali/The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/hrw-says-russian-paramilitaries-killed-9-civilians-in-mali/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/in-senegals-saint-louis-traces-of-slave-trading-past-are-being-erased/The first French trading post in sub-Saharan Africa was established in Senegal's Saint-Louis in 1659 and the island soon became a holding point for thousands of captive Africans before they were shipped abroad. But Saint-Louis' role in the transatlantic slave trade is little known.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:13:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/in-senegals-saint-louis-traces-of-slave-trading-past-are-being-erased/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/uaes-indefinite-trade-embargo-puts-further-pressure-on-iranian-economy/Analysts say the decision will deepen the hardship of ordinary Iranians already under strain.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:20:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/uaes-indefinite-trade-embargo-puts-further-pressure-on-iranian-economy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/drc-m23-tightens-movement-controls-as-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-5000-cases/The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening restrictions on movement after two travellers from a government-held area tested positive for Ebola in rebel territory, adding another challenge to efforts to contain the country’s rapidly expanding outbreak.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:18:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/drc-m23-tightens-movement-controls-as-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-5000-cases/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/drc-will-the-copper-export-ban-finally-deliver-mineral-sovereignty-business-africa/The DRC’s cobalt and copper export ban targets billions in refining margins—but a 2,000-megawatt power shortfall could threaten its industrial ambitions, while Zambia’s copper boom is attracting billions in green-energy investment, but citizens are asking: who really benefits?Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:20:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/drc-will-the-copper-export-ban-finally-deliver-mineral-sovereignty-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/tibetan-protesters-in-new-dehli-denounce-china-with-shaved-heads-and-prayers/Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:55:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/tibetan-protesters-in-new-dehli-denounce-china-with-shaved-heads-and-prayers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/zambian-opposition-leader-to-challenge-presidential-poll-results-in-court/Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/zambian-opposition-leader-to-challenge-presidential-poll-results-in-court/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/sirens-shelters-and-scaled-back-war-games-south-korea-rehearses-for-crisis/South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:41:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/sirens-shelters-and-scaled-back-war-games-south-korea-rehearses-for-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/former-zambian-minister-killed-in-post-election-security-raid/A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/former-zambian-minister-killed-in-post-election-security-raid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/former-liberian-vice-president-charged-in-transnational-drug-probe/Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:53:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/former-liberian-vice-president-charged-in-transnational-drug-probe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/kyiv-residents-rescued-as-russian-strikes-damage-buildings-across-the-city/Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:16:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/kyiv-residents-rescued-as-russian-strikes-damage-buildings-across-the-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/regional-body-says-haiti-need-help-ahead-of-holding-first-election-in-a-decade/The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:01:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/regional-body-says-haiti-need-help-ahead-of-holding-first-election-in-a-decade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/china-showcases-nextgen-humanoid-robots-as-us-curbs-push-firms-abroad/At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:18:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/china-showcases-nextgen-humanoid-robots-as-us-curbs-push-firms-abroad/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/death-toll-rises-above-100-in-central-african-republic-mine-collapse/The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:48:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/death-toll-rises-above-100-in-central-african-republic-mine-collapse/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/senegal-opposition-presses-president-to-set-local-election-date/Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:03:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/senegal-opposition-presses-president-to-set-local-election-date/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/un-flag-at-half-mast-to-honour-humanitarian-workers-killed-in-line-of-duty/Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:27:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/un-flag-at-half-mast-to-honour-humanitarian-workers-killed-in-line-of-duty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/tanzanian-newspaper-suspended-for-six-months-over-report-on-government-divisions/Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:48:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/tanzanian-newspaper-suspended-for-six-months-over-report-on-government-divisions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/sudan-war-318-rsf-fighters-defect-to-army-in-latest-blow-to-paramilitary/Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country more than three years into the war.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:37:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/sudan-war-318-rsf-fighters-defect-to-army-in-latest-blow-to-paramilitary/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/inflation-and-security-top-voter-concerns-as-nigeria-election-campaign-kicks-off/Campaigning for Nigeria’s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how they’ll improve the lives of citizens.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:35:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/inflation-and-security-top-voter-concerns-as-nigeria-election-campaign-kicks-off/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/wembanyama-named-france-captain-as-star-returns-to-les-bleus/Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of France for four games in August, marking a new leadership role for the NBA star as he returns to the national team. The 22-year-old will lead a squad featuring veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in World Cup qualifying.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:32:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/wembanyama-named-france-captain-as-star-returns-to-les-bleus/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/south-africa-consumer-inflation-rate-eases-in-july-for-first-time-in-five-months/Statistics SA attributes the slowdown to softer food inflation, slower municipal tariff increases, and lower fuel prices.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:27:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/south-africa-consumer-inflation-rate-eases-in-july-for-first-time-in-five-months/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/kenya-helicopter-crash-kills-seven-in-samburu-including-six-tourists/Seven people, including six tourists and the pilot, have died after a helicopter came down near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, according to air accident officials.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/kenya-helicopter-crash-kills-seven-in-samburu-including-six-tourists/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/chad-welcomes-back-french-military-less-than-two-years-ending-defence-agreement/Less than two years after France handed back its last military base in Chad, the two countries appear to be rebuilding their military ties.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:19:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/chad-welcomes-back-french-military-less-than-two-years-ending-defence-agreement/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/infrastructure-centre-of-south-africas-agenda-as-chair-of-sadc/South Africa says it’s putting infrastructure development at the centre of its agenda as chair of the Southern African Development Community.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:25:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/infrastructure-centre-of-south-africas-agenda-as-chair-of-sadc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/dr-congo-says-ebola-cases-exceed-5000-with-2378-deaths/Responders are warning the deadly haemorrhagic virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate, outpacing efforts to slow it in the remote eastern part of the country.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:25:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/dr-congo-says-ebola-cases-exceed-5000-with-2378-deaths/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-103-prisoners-each-in-latest-swap/Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners each in their latest wartime swap, with the United Arab Emirates acting as mediator. The release offers another rare point of cooperation between the two sides as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain largely stalled.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:14:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-103-prisoners-each-in-latest-swap/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/un-calls-on-zambia-to-stop-arbitrary-arrests-of-opposition-figures/The United Nations rights chief has called on Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests and uphold the rights of all those detained. The statement from UN High Commissioner Volker Türk follows reports of arrests and detention of opposition figures in Zambia before and after Thursday’s election.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:28:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/un-calls-on-zambia-to-stop-arbitrary-arrests-of-opposition-figures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/dozens-killed-in-central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse/A landslide at an illegal gold mine in the western Central African Republic has killed several dozen people, with local sources estimating the toll at up to 100. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as authorities struggle to establish the final death toll.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:14:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/dozens-killed-in-central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/icc-slams-united-states-sanctions-against-top-court-staff/It measures against the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer are the latest salvo by Washington against the court which it accuses of being "politicised".Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:12:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/icc-slams-united-states-sanctions-against-top-court-staff/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/ebola-fears-keep-pregnant-women-away-from-healthcare-in-eastern-drc/Fear of Ebola is keeping pregnant women away from healthcare facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising the risk of stillbirths, premature births and maternal deaths as the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak continues to disrupt routine medical care.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:45:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/ebola-fears-keep-pregnant-women-away-from-healthcare-in-eastern-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/children-in-khartoum-slowly-return-back-to-school-amid-war/It’s a new school day in Khartoum, where children are slowly returning to classrooms as security improves. But recovery will be long, with damaged schools, overcrowded classes and too few teachers and supplies.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:49:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/children-in-khartoum-slowly-return-back-to-school-amid-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/kenya-triples-long-term-power-target-for-renewable-energy/The plan aims to expand the use of nuclear and geothermal energy, but this may not make prices more affordable for consumers.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:43:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/kenya-triples-long-term-power-target-for-renewable-energy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/bayern-munichs-musiala-reveals-neurological-issue-after-second-collapse/Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason game for the second time in four days. The Germany international says he has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures and is receiving medical care.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:14:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/bayern-munichs-musiala-reveals-neurological-issue-after-second-collapse/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/who-chief-says-the-dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-remains-a-global-emergency/Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was moving faster than any previous one and had a high risk of spreading to other countries in the region.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:47:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/who-chief-says-the-dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-remains-a-global-emergency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/libyas-power-crisis-deepens-as-un-warns-of-fuel-diversion-and-infrastructure-strain/Libya’s worsening power crisis is putting pressure on critical infrastructure and fueling public frustration over deteriorating living conditions.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:20:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/libyas-power-crisis-deepens-as-un-warns-of-fuel-diversion-and-infrastructure-strain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/nigeria-election-2027-can-tinubu-win-a-second-term-as-cost-of-living-bites/Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:23:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/nigeria-election-2027-can-tinubu-win-a-second-term-as-cost-of-living-bites/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/somalia-dozens-killed-in-fighting-to-control-key-city-of-baidoa/Armed forces repelled rebel fighters in the key city after hours of intense fighting that left nearly 100 wounded.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:32:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/somalia-dozens-killed-in-fighting-to-control-key-city-of-baidoa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/nigerian-influencer-arrested-over-alleged-international-cocaine-trafficking-network/Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media personality they say was a senior figure in an international cocaine trafficking operation following the seizure of 184.5kg of the drug in Lagos.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:56:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/nigerian-influencer-arrested-over-alleged-international-cocaine-trafficking-network/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/liberia-agrees-to-accept-up-to-1200-us-deportees-under-trump-migration-deal/Liberia has agreed to accept hundreds of people deported from the United States, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s migration policy. The deportees will arrive over a year, with the first group of 20 expected Thursday.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/liberia-agrees-to-accept-up-to-1200-us-deportees-under-trump-migration-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/angelique-kidjo-makes-history-as-first-black-african-honoured-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:25:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/angelique-kidjo-makes-history-as-first-black-african-honoured-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/who-says-attacks-on-ambulances-affecting-drc-ebola-response/Hostility from local communities at the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is leading to regular attacks on WHO ambulances, one of the lead doctors involved in the epidemic response says at a briefing.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/who-says-attacks-on-ambulances-affecting-drc-ebola-response/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zimbabwe-lake-kariba-ferry-disaster-death-toll-rises-to-94/The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodiesTue, 18 Aug 2026 19:44:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zimbabwe-lake-kariba-ferry-disaster-death-toll-rises-to-94/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/israel-strikes-syrian-airbase-drawing-us-and-turkish-condemnation/Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an “unnecessary escalation.”Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/israel-strikes-syrian-airbase-drawing-us-and-turkish-condemnation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-elite-girls-school-empowers-students-to-imagine-a-new-future/At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nationTue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-elite-girls-school-empowers-students-to-imagine-a-new-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/patrick-vieira-takes-charge-of-senegal-after-world-cup-disappointment/Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:11:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/patrick-vieira-takes-charge-of-senegal-after-world-cup-disappointment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ramaphosa-urges-regional-countries-to-tackle-irregular-migration/President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to fleeTue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ramaphosa-urges-regional-countries-to-tackle-irregular-migration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ethiopia-authorities-in-tigray-accuse-addis-ababa-of-drone-strike-near-mekelle/Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ethiopia-authorities-in-tigray-accuse-addis-ababa-of-drone-strike-near-mekelle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/gazans-turn-to-gold-as-hedge-against-financial-uncertainty/Palestinians buy gold at jewellery shops in downtown Gaza City, as the precious metal commodity in the war-torn territory is increasingly becoming their hedge against financial uncertaintyTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:13:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/gazans-turn-to-gold-as-hedge-against-financial-uncertainty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-tightens-asset-disclosure-rules-amid-faye-sonko-rift/Senegal’s parliament has approved a law requiring the president, prime minister and speaker of parliament to declare and publish their assets both when taking office and when leaving, amid a growing political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:58:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-tightens-asset-disclosure-rules-amid-faye-sonko-rift/