Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:02:51 +0000Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilyahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/israeli-settlers-torch-mosque-in-west-bank-village-of-jiljilya/Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:02:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/israeli-settlers-torch-mosque-in-west-bank-village-of-jiljilya/Fear of Ebola keeps pregnant women away from hospitals in DR Congohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/fear-of-ebola-keeps-pregnant-women-away-from-hospitals-in-dr-congo/Health professionals warn that avoiding medical care could have serious consequences for mothers and their babies.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/fear-of-ebola-keeps-pregnant-women-away-from-hospitals-in-dr-congo/Rwanda stepping up precautions against Ebola, health minister sayshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/rwanda-stepping-up-precautions-against-ebola-health-minister-says/“The spread of this current outbreak came as a surprise,” says Rwandan health minister Sabin Nsanzimana about the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 192 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:22:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/rwanda-stepping-up-precautions-against-ebola-health-minister-says/Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in 'voluntary return'http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/tunisia-repatriates-nearly-100-sub-saharan-migrants-in-voluntary-return/Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called "voluntary return" initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia's national guard said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:28:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/tunisia-repatriates-nearly-100-sub-saharan-migrants-in-voluntary-return/Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cuphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ghanas-thomas-partey-loses-bid-to-enter-canada-for-world-cup/Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:58:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ghanas-thomas-partey-loses-bid-to-enter-canada-for-world-cup/Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improveshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves/Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:25:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves/Sudan’s young women return to international soccer as war and taboos lingerhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/sudans-young-women-return-to-international-soccer-as-war-and-taboos-linger/Their red jerseys stood out against the green pitch. Most were teenage girls. Some had fled war. Others had never played in an organized soccer league or set foot in a major stadium before.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:27:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/sudans-young-women-return-to-international-soccer-as-war-and-taboos-linger/Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina tops Algeriahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-the-world-cup-goals-record-with-an-incredible-hat-trick-as-argentina-top/Remarkably, the hat trick came exactly 20 years after Messi made his World Cup debut. It was also his fifth consecutive World Cup match with a goal, further strengthening his claim as football’s greatest player.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:33:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-the-world-cup-goals-record-with-an-incredible-hat-trick-as-argentina-top/Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ramaphosa-defends-south-africa-amid-rising-anti-immigrant-tensions/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:12:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ramaphosa-defends-south-africa-amid-rising-anti-immigrant-tensions/Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremonyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/javier-bardem-joins-hollywood-greats-at-landmark-ceremony/Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:20:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/javier-bardem-joins-hollywood-greats-at-landmark-ceremony/Temporary shelter becomes home for migrants fleeing unrest in South Africa http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/temporary-shelter-becomes-home-for-migrants-fleeing-unrest-in-south-africa/Displaced Malawians are being moved from a temporary shelter in Durban following a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, with some migrants choosing to return home amid growing fears for their safety.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:06:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/temporary-shelter-becomes-home-for-migrants-fleeing-unrest-in-south-africa/Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures sevenhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ukraine-russian-drone-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-home-kills-one-injures-seven/At least one person was killed and seven others injured after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on 16 June, sparking a major fire and causing extensive damage, Ukrainian officials said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:37:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ukraine-russian-drone-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-home-kills-one-injures-seven/Mbappé's double fires France, Messi hat trick sends Argentina flyinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/mbappes-double-fires-france-messi-hat-trick-sends-argentina-flying/After a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé took over. The France captain scored twice as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener, moving past Pelé with 14 career World Cup goals. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a sensational hat trick.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:27:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/mbappes-double-fires-france-messi-hat-trick-sends-argentina-flying/Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Banguihttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/bozize-trial-over-alleged-war-crimes-opens-in-bangui/Former president Francois Bozize may not be in the courtroom, but three of his former senior military officers were present as his landmark trial got underway in Bangui.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:06:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/bozize-trial-over-alleged-war-crimes-opens-in-bangui/In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn morehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/in-kenya-cold-chain-breakthrough-helps-farmers-save-more-earn-more/Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and unreliable electricity.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:40:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/in-kenya-cold-chain-breakthrough-helps-farmers-save-more-earn-more/Iran links war deal to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/iran-links-war-deal-to-israeli-withdrawal-from-lebanon/Iran’s foreign minister has declared that any agreement ending the conflict with the United States must also include Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, warning that continued military action or occupation would violate the emerging memorandum of understanding.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:35:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/iran-links-war-deal-to-israeli-withdrawal-from-lebanon/G7 Turns spotlight on Middle East as Trump unveils Iran dealhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/g7-turns-spotlight-on-middle-east-as-trump-unveils-iran-deal/G7 leaders and invited partner nations gathered in Evian-les-Bains as attention shifted from Ukraine to the Middle East following Donald Trump’s announcement of a tentative deal with Iran, with Gulf leaders joining talks on regional security and global economic risks.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:34:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/g7-turns-spotlight-on-middle-east-as-trump-unveils-iran-deal/Kinshasa priest engages DR Congo youth with rap musichttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/kinshasa-priest-engages-dr-congo-youth-with-rap-music/Clad in his black cassock and energised by the frenetic beat, Jean-Pierre Mongambi, Kinshasa's "rapping priest", roamed underprivileged districts using rap to bring the gospel to the city's youth.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/kinshasa-priest-engages-dr-congo-youth-with-rap-music/Central African Republic army denies coup rumourshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/central-african-republic-army-denies-coup-rumours/For now, officials insist there has been no attempt to overthrow the government, describing the rumours as unfounded speculation rather than a genuine threat to the state.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:57:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/central-african-republic-army-denies-coup-rumours/MSF warns of 'dangerous gaps' in Ebola response in DR Congohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/msf-warns-of-dangerous-gaps-in-ebola-response-in-dr-congo/"Dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:12:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/msf-warns-of-dangerous-gaps-in-ebola-response-in-dr-congo/World Cup fans claim online ticket scam leaves them locked out of stadiumhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/world-cup-fans-claim-online-ticket-scam-leaves-them-locked-out-of-stadium/More than a dozen people were waiting in line in front of the Atlanta Stadium when the game between Cape Verde and Spain started.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:01:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/world-cup-fans-claim-online-ticket-scam-leaves-them-locked-out-of-stadium/Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/abdullah-ibrahim-south-africas-world-renowned-jazz-maestro-dies-at-91/Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement and global jazz.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:44:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/abdullah-ibrahim-south-africas-world-renowned-jazz-maestro-dies-at-91/Cape Verdeans celebrate stunning draw against Spain in World Cup debuthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/cape-verdeans-celebrate-stunning-draw-against-spain-in-world-cup-debut/Pride and joy dominated the streets of Cape Verde on Monday as the country celebrated a stunning World Cup debut, after its national football team shut out heavily favoured Spain in a surprise 0-0 draw.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:37:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/cape-verdeans-celebrate-stunning-draw-against-spain-in-world-cup-debut/Ofori-Atta's reported US residency approval raises questions amid Ghana corruption probehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/ofori-attas-reported-us-residency-approval-raises-questions-amid-ghana-corruption-probe/Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly secured approval to continue the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States, according to claims made by his legal team.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:32:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/ofori-attas-reported-us-residency-approval-raises-questions-amid-ghana-corruption-probe/DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 800 cases as death toll reaches 192http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-tops-800-cases-as-death-toll-reaches-192/The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response efforts remain underway.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:19:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-tops-800-cases-as-death-toll-reaches-192/Ships remain on hold in Strait of Hormuz despite announced US-Iran dealhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/ships-remain-on-hold-in-strait-of-hormuz-despite-announced-us-iran-deal/Hundreds of ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as the United States and Iran reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the strait.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:04:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/ships-remain-on-hold-in-strait-of-hormuz-despite-announced-us-iran-deal/Kenya to pay compensation to almost 2,000 victims of violent protestshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/kenya-to-pay-compensation-to-almost-2000-victims-of-violent-protests/Ruto said the compensation was not the “price of life, of pain or of loss,” and that should not be seen as a “reward for violence or criminality” in a country where violent protests are common.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:15:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/kenya-to-pay-compensation-to-almost-2000-victims-of-violent-protests/Former CAR president faces crimes against humanity trialhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/former-car-president-faces-crimes-against-humanity-trial/A landmark trial is set to begin in the Central African Republic, where former president Francois Bozize will be tried in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:14:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/former-car-president-faces-crimes-against-humanity-trial/South Africa’s Jub Jub arrested in kidnapping casehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/south-africas-jub-jub-arrested-in-kidnapping-case/South African media personality and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, known publicly as Jub Jub, is facing serious criminal charges after being arrested over an alleged violent incident involving a taxi driver.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:58:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/south-africas-jub-jub-arrested-in-kidnapping-case/Tunisia fire coach Lamouchi, appoint Renard after heavy opening World Cup losshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/tunisia-fire-coach-lamouchi-appoint-renard-after-heavy-opening-world-cup-loss/Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday after the team’s 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening World Cup game.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/tunisia-fire-coach-lamouchi-appoint-renard-after-heavy-opening-world-cup-loss/South African artists lose gigs across Africa amid xenophobia tensionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/south-african-artists-lose-gigs-across-africa-amid-xenophobia-tensions/South Africa has admitted that growing accusations of xenophobia are beginning to hurt its economy, with local artists and businesses facing setbacks in other African countries.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:15:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/south-african-artists-lose-gigs-across-africa-amid-xenophobia-tensions/Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem after historic Israeli recognitionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/somaliland-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-after-historic-israeli-recognition/For Somaliland, the embassy opening represents a diplomatic victory and could strengthen its campaign for broader international recognition. For Israel, it marks the deepening of ties with a strategic partner in the Horn of Africa.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:04:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/somaliland-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-after-historic-israeli-recognition/G7 Leaders tackle Ukraine war and Middle East crisis in high-stakes summithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/g7-leaders-tackle-ukraine-war-and-middle-east-crisis-in-high-stakes-summit/World leaders gathering at the G7 summit in France face high-stakes talks on two major global crises: the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:55:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/g7-leaders-tackle-ukraine-war-and-middle-east-crisis-in-high-stakes-summit/Uganda army chief sparks outrage after boasting about opposition lawyer's detentionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/uganda-army-chief-sparks-outrage-after-boasting-about-opposition-lawyers-detention/Uganda's powerful army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked outrage after boasting online about the detention of opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:19:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/uganda-army-chief-sparks-outrage-after-boasting-about-opposition-lawyers-detention/Cape Verde stun Spain as Lukaku rescues Belgiumhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/cape-verde-stun-spain-as-lukaku-rescues-belgium/World Cup debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the tournament's biggest shocks, holding European champions Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw. Romelu Lukaku needed just 23 seconds to make an impact on Belgium’s World Cup opener.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:12:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/cape-verde-stun-spain-as-lukaku-rescues-belgium/Nigeria says nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegratedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/nigeria-says-nearly-10000-former-boko-haram-fighters-have-been-reintegrated/Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State say nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have now been reintegrated into society under a government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme aimed at encouraging defections from insurgent groups.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:18:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/16/nigeria-says-nearly-10000-former-boko-haram-fighters-have-been-reintegrated/Sisi hosts Sheikh Mohamed, welcomes deal to end Iran warhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/sisi-hosts-sheikh-mohamed-welcomes-deal-to-end-iran-war/Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Cairo to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional security. The leaders welcomed the end of the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while calling for greater Arab coordination.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:46:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/sisi-hosts-sheikh-mohamed-welcomes-deal-to-end-iran-war/Uganda opposition lawyer detained after move against army chiefhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/uganda-opposition-lawyer-detained-after-move-against-army-chief/Ugandan opposition lawyer and former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly detained by security forces after preparing legal action against army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The arrest has intensified concerns over political repression ahead of a closely watched legal battle.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:16:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/uganda-opposition-lawyer-detained-after-move-against-army-chief/Constitutional change: Félix Tshisekedi faces the heat of street protests [Africanews Today]http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/constitutional-change-felix-tshisekedi-faces-the-heat-of-street-protests-africanews-today/The opposition is now organizing protests outside the institutional framework to compel the authorities to reconsider their position.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:14:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/constitutional-change-felix-tshisekedi-faces-the-heat-of-street-protests-africanews-today/Grief and questions: Adichie accuses Hospital of obstructing inquesthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/grief-and-questions-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-obstructing-inquest/Six months after the death of her 21-month-old son at a Lagos hospital, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused the facility of obstructing a coroner’s inquest. Her allegations have reignited scrutiny of medical accountability and healthcare standards in Nigeria.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/grief-and-questions-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-obstructing-inquest/Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Paul Biyahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/cameroon-opposition-figure-files-complaint-in-france-against-president-paul-biya/French judicial authorities will now decide whether to proceed with an investigation into the complaints.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:20:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/cameroon-opposition-figure-files-complaint-in-france-against-president-paul-biya/DR Congo opposition turns up pressure as referendum battle intensifieshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/dr-congo-opposition-turns-up-pressure-as-referendum-battle-intensifies/Fresh clashes during an opposition-led protest in Kinshasa have heightened political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as opponents of constitutional reform vow to intensify resistance against plans they fear could pave the way for a third presidential term.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:56:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/dr-congo-opposition-turns-up-pressure-as-referendum-battle-intensifies/Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/mauritania-crackdown-slows-migrant-departures-but-not-dreams-of-europe/As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/mauritania-crackdown-slows-migrant-departures-but-not-dreams-of-europe/IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisishttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/imf-returns-to-dakar-as-senegal-seeks-path-out-of-debt-crisis/An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:59:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/imf-returns-to-dakar-as-senegal-seeks-path-out-of-debt-crisis/World leaders arrive for G7 summit in Francehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-leaders-arrive-for-g7-summit-in-france/World leaders began gathering in a French resort town on Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following United States President Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war against Iran.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:19:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-leaders-arrive-for-g7-summit-in-france/FIFA WORLD CUP: Tunisia fans remain defiant despite 5-1 defeathttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-tunisia-fans-remain-defiant-despite-5-1-defeat/Heartbroken but defiant, Tunisian fans stood by their team after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey. While Sweden celebrated a dominant World Cup opening victory, Tunisia's supporters vowed to keep believing as their side faces a tough road ahead in the tournament.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-tunisia-fans-remain-defiant-despite-5-1-defeat/Britain will ban under-16s from using social mediahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/britain-will-ban-under-16s-from-using-social-media/Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:24:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/britain-will-ban-under-16s-from-using-social-media/Tehran residents cautiously welcome Iran-U.S. peace deal amid hopes and skepticismhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/tehran-residents-cautiously-welcome-iran-us-peace-deal-amid-hopes-and-skepticism/European leaders have signaled a willingness to ease sanctions if Tehran takes verifiable steps on its nuclear program, while regional mediators are urging both sides to maintain momentum toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:31:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/tehran-residents-cautiously-welcome-iran-us-peace-deal-amid-hopes-and-skepticism/DRC: Ebola fear grips Bunia as life slows and businesses lose income in Iturihttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/drc-ebola-fear-grips-bunia-as-life-slows-and-businesses-lose-income-in-ituri/In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, few people want to risk going out socialising for fear of catching the disease.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:21:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/drc-ebola-fear-grips-bunia-as-life-slows-and-businesses-lose-income-in-ituri/Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyivhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/russian-attack-sets-fire-to-a-unesco-listed-monastery-in-kyiv/A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/russian-attack-sets-fire-to-a-unesco-listed-monastery-in-kyiv/