http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:02:28 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/tunisia-president-dismisses-minister-of-energy-and-industry/Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of energy and industry minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub, ahead of a parliament meeting to review controversial draft laws on renewable energy contracts.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:56:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/tunisia-president-dismisses-minister-of-energy-and-industry/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-military-leader-assimi-goita-reappears-in-bamako-after-weekend-attacks/Mali's military leader Assimi Goita, who has not appeared in public since large-scale jihadist-separatist attacks at the weekend, has met the Russian ambassador to his country, his office said on Tuesday.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:02:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-military-leader-assimi-goita-reappears-in-bamako-after-weekend-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/madagascar-expels-french-diplomat-amid-rising-tensions/Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat, accusing them of involvement in alleged destabilisation activities, in a move that signals growing tensions between the island nation and its former colonial power, France.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:51:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/madagascar-expels-french-diplomat-amid-rising-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/ghana-quits-us-aid-deal-talks-over-privacy-concerns/Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:39:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/ghana-quits-us-aid-deal-talks-over-privacy-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/south-sudan-community-is-denied-relief-supplies-amid-weaponisation-of-aid/Displaced people who took refuge from conflict in an isolated South Sudan village were denied lifesaving aid by the government even as deaths there mounted, eyewitnesses and aid groups said.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:50:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/south-sudan-community-is-denied-relief-supplies-amid-weaponisation-of-aid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/six-jailed-for-life-over-deadly-2020-jihadist-attack-in-ivory-coast/Justice has been delivered nearly six years after the Kafolo assault that shook the nationTue, 28 Apr 2026 14:57:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/six-jailed-for-life-over-deadly-2020-jihadist-attack-in-ivory-coast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/mali-airline-suspends-flights-to-countrys-north-and-centre-after-attacks/Mali’s air travel has been disrupted after a surge in violence forced airlines to suspend flights, raising fresh concerns over security in the region.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/mali-airline-suspends-flights-to-countrys-north-and-centre-after-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/icc-orders-85million-compensation-for-victims-of-malian-jihadist/The International Criminal Court on Tuesday ordered €7.2 million ($8.5 million) in compensation to be paid to victims of the Malian former jihadist leader Al Hassan, who was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2024.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/icc-orders-85million-compensation-for-victims-of-malian-jihadist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/russia-urges-stability-in-mali-amid-escalating-violence/Russia says it wants Mali to return to peace and stability as soon as possible after a wave of attacks by jihadist and separatist groups.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:51:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/russia-urges-stability-in-mali-amid-escalating-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/uganda-detains-231-foreigners-in-crackdown-on-possible-human-trafficking/Ugandan authorities said Tuesday that they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that the internal affairs ministry suggested was linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/uganda-detains-231-foreigners-in-crackdown-on-possible-human-trafficking/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/imf-approves-new-266-million-funding-deal-for-liberia/The International Monetary Fund has approved 266 million US dollars for Liberia under a new 21-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility, aimed at helping the country strengthen its economy against climate-related shocks.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:59:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/imf-approves-new-266-million-funding-deal-for-liberia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-pm-urges-public-not-to-give-in-to-panic-after-kidal-fall/Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga is calling on citizens “not to give in to panic” after coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists led to the fall of the strategic northern town of Kidal and the death of the country’s defence minister.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:18:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-pm-urges-public-not-to-give-in-to-panic-after-kidal-fall/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/pix-of-the-day-28-april-2026/Pix of the Day, 28 April 2026Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:52:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/pix-of-the-day-28-april-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/attack-against-ghana-military-convoy-kills-three-civilians/A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:16:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/attack-against-ghana-military-convoy-kills-three-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/mali-reeling-after-coordinated-attacks-expose-security-cracks/Mali is grappling with the aftermath of sweeping, coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and rebel groups that seized multiple towns and military bases over the weekend.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:46:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/mali-reeling-after-coordinated-attacks-expose-security-cracks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/un-expresses-deep-concern-over-mali-attacks-calls-for-international-assistance/The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his "deep concern" over the weekend’s attacks in Mali.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:33:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/un-expresses-deep-concern-over-mali-attacks-calls-for-international-assistance/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/islamic-state-claims-attack-that-killed-29-in-northeastern-nigeria/At least 29 people have been killed in a brutal attack in northeast Nigeria, where gunmen opened fire on civilians gathered at a football pitch in Adamawa state, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:08:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/islamic-state-claims-attack-that-killed-29-in-northeastern-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malian-diaspora-in-paris-gathers-in-support-of-bamakos-ruling-junta/Hundreds of members of Mali’s diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, on Monday in a show of support for the country’s ruling junta.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:52:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malian-diaspora-in-paris-gathers-in-support-of-bamakos-ruling-junta/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/greek-fm-in-libya-for-talks-on-migration-maritime-borders-and-economic-ties/The Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis received a warm welcome in Tripoli on Monday as he arrived for talks with his Libyan counterpart, Taher al-Baour.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:44:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/greek-fm-in-libya-for-talks-on-migration-maritime-borders-and-economic-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-pm-urges-public-to-remain-calm-during-visit-to-victims-of-attacks/The Prime Minister of Mali's transitional government, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on Monday visited some of the injured in Saturday's attacks by jihadi and rebel forces that killed the country's defence chief.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:38:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/malis-pm-urges-public-to-remain-calm-during-visit-to-victims-of-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/putin-says-russia-ready-to-support-peace-efforts-in-middle-east/Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East, during a meeting in St. Petersburg on Monday.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:55:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/putin-says-russia-ready-to-support-peace-efforts-in-middle-east/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/wave-of-attacks-puts-mali-junta-under-pressure-africanews-today/Life is gradually returning to normal in Mali, according to testimonies gathered after the jihadist attack that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:16:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/wave-of-attacks-puts-mali-junta-under-pressure-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/14-killed-in-crash-near-juba-as-poor-weather-suspected/A tragic aviation accident in Juba has left 14 people dead after a Cessna aircraft crashed on the outskirts of the capital.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/14-killed-in-crash-near-juba-as-poor-weather-suspected/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/malians-respond-to-the-death-of-defence-minister-sadio-camara/Malians have been reacting to the death of the Mininster of Defence Sadio Camara over the weekend. The 47 year old Camara a key junta member, was killed on Saturday in a car bomb attack at his home in Kati, the government said in a late Sunday statement.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/malians-respond-to-the-death-of-defence-minister-sadio-camara/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/mali-under-pressure-as-coordinated-attacks-aim-to-destabilise-state-interview/Mali is under growing pressure as coordinated attacks target major cities, use covert infiltration, and bring together rival armed groups, according to political analyst Josiasse Assemon.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:57:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/mali-under-pressure-as-coordinated-attacks-aim-to-destabilise-state-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/relative-calm-returns-to-many-parts-of-mali-following-weekends-attacks/A fragile calm prevailed on Monday in the Malian capital, Bamako, and the ruling junta's stronghold of Kati, after two days of fierce fighting between the army and jihadists allied with Tuareg separatists, which have plunged the country into uncertainty over the military government's futureMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:38:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/relative-calm-returns-to-many-parts-of-mali-following-weekends-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/drc-creates-paramilitary-mining-security-unit-backed-by-us-and-uae-funding/The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Monday the creation of a paramilitary guard backed by US and Emirati investments to secure its vast mining operations.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:08:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/drc-creates-paramilitary-mining-security-unit-backed-by-us-and-uae-funding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/gunmen-abduct-23-children-from-orphanage-in-central-nigeria/Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in central Nigeria's Kogi state and kidnapped at least 23 children, authorities said on Monday, with eight still missing after a partial rescue operation.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:43:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/gunmen-abduct-23-children-from-orphanage-in-central-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-without-nuclear-deal/A standoff continues in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf through which one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas is transported, as Iran has limited access and the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-without-nuclear-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/pix-of-the-day-27-april-2026/Pix of the Day, 27 April 2026Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:37:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/pix-of-the-day-27-april-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/court-martial-of-nigerian-officers-over-coup-plot-to-resume-in-may/The court martial of three dozen Nigerian officers charged with planning to overthrow the government will resume next month, local officials said on Monday.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:05:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/court-martial-of-nigerian-officers-over-coup-plot-to-resume-in-may/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/how-one-surgeon-maintained-hospital-care-qmid-sudans-conflict/As Sudan’s healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse, doctors like Dr. Jamal Eltaeb and Dr. Osman Ismail Osman are battling against impossible odds to keep hospitals operational and save lives.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:55:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/how-one-surgeon-maintained-hospital-care-qmid-sudans-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/junta-leaders-silence-adds-to-malis-deepening-political-crisis/Mali’s military junta faces mounting instability after coordinated jihadist and rebel attacks over the weekend left Defence Minister Sadio Camara dead, key northern towns contested, and junta leader General Assimi Goïta conspicuously absent from public view.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:43:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/junta-leaders-silence-adds-to-malis-deepening-political-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/at-least-42-people-killed-in-eastern-chad-during-clashes-over-water-resources/At least 42 people were killed and 10 injured in intercommunal fighting over water resources in eastern Chad, officials said on Sunday.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:19:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/at-least-42-people-killed-in-eastern-chad-during-clashes-over-water-resources/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/iran-fm-in-russia-for-high-stakes-war-talks-as-tensions-with-us-persist/Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/iran-fm-in-russia-for-high-stakes-war-talks-as-tensions-with-us-persist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/burundi-president-ndayishmiye-named-ruling-party-candidate-for-2027-election/Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/burundi-president-ndayishmiye-named-ruling-party-candidate-for-2027-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/mali-confirms-death-of-defence-minister-in-attack-in-kati/Mali's ruling military junta has announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the country’s defense minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:49:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/mali-confirms-death-of-defence-minister-in-attack-in-kati/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/green-coal-offers-chad-a-cleaner-and-cheaper-alternative-to-coal-and-wood/In Chad, consumers are using 'green coal' as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to wood and coal.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:03:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/27/green-coal-offers-chad-a-cleaner-and-cheaper-alternative-to-coal-and-wood/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/sawe-makes-history-with-first-official-sub-two-hour-marathon-in-london/History has been made at the London Marathon, where Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:16:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/sawe-makes-history-with-first-official-sub-two-hour-marathon-in-london/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/mali-defence-minister-killed-in-car-bomb-as-nationwide-fighting-intensifies/Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara has been killed in a car bomb attack on his home near Bamako, as the country faces a second day of intense fighting.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:21:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/mali-defence-minister-killed-in-car-bomb-as-nationwide-fighting-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/renewed-violence-in-mali-raises-fears-of-escalating-sahel-crisis/Fresh fighting has erupted in Kidal, where Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists are clashing with government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The violence follows coordinated nationwide attacks, including explosions and sustained gunfire in Bamako, highlighting a worsening security situation.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:10:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/renewed-violence-in-mali-raises-fears-of-escalating-sahel-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/conakry-hosts-18th-72-hours-of-the-book-festival/The 18th edition of the “72 Hours of the Book” festival has opened in Conakry, bringing together writers, students, and cultural enthusiasts in a celebration of literature that has become a national symbol.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:16:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/conakry-hosts-18th-72-hours-of-the-book-festival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/kenya-court-overturns-landmark-abortion-rights-ruling/A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:32:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/kenya-court-overturns-landmark-abortion-rights-ruling/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/trump-unharmed-as-gunman-fires-shots-toward-white-house-correspondents-dinner/President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Gunfire erupted outside the ballroom, prompting the evacuation of Trump and top officials. Authorities say a suspect is now in custody, and no serious injuries have been reported.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:36:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/trump-unharmed-as-gunman-fires-shots-toward-white-house-correspondents-dinner/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/coordinated-attacks-rock-mali-injure-16-across-multiple-cities/It was one of the largest coordinated attacks in Mali in recent years, as armed groups launched assaults across the capital, Bamako, and several other key locations. Government officials confirmed that at least 16 people were injured in the attacks, which targeted both civilian and military sites.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:41:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/26/coordinated-attacks-rock-mali-injure-16-across-multiple-cities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/update-malis-army-claims-situation-under-control-following-attacks/Earlier it said armed militants had staged simultaneous and coordinated attacks at several locations across the country involving multiple groups.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:53:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/update-malis-army-claims-situation-under-control-following-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/war-damaged-mosque-offered-shelter-during-fighting-in-the-sudanese-capital/The Gharib Allah Sufi mosque was on the frontline of the conflict in the Sudanese capital for almost two years.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/war-damaged-mosque-offered-shelter-during-fighting-in-the-sudanese-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/tanzania-opposition-rejects-commission-report-into-election-violence/The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:55:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/tanzania-opposition-rejects-commission-report-into-election-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/west-bank-and-part-of-gaza-vote-in-first-municipal-elections-since-war/Municipal elections in the West Bank and central Gaza mark the first vote since the Gaza war, with Fatah-linked lists dominant and Hamas absent from the race.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:28:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/west-bank-and-part-of-gaza-vote-in-first-municipal-elections-since-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/eyewitnesses-say-gunfire-and-explosions-rock-several-districts-in-mali/The army says its fighting what it described as “terrorists” that had attacked the main army barracks in Bamako and other areas.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:37:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/25/eyewitnesses-say-gunfire-and-explosions-rock-several-districts-in-mali/