http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:37:55 +0000http://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/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/strait-of-hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-irans-demands-top-negotiator-says/More than five months into the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's parliament speaker says the waterway will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands. The announcement comes as a ship transiting the Strait was hit and damaged by an "unknown projectile," resulting in a crew casualty.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:28:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/strait-of-hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-irans-demands-top-negotiator-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/oas-caricom-back-haiti-security-and-election-efforts/A high-level OAS and CARICOM delegation has arrived in Haiti to support efforts to restore security, strengthen state institutions and prepare for elections, as authorities seek to counter gang violence and create conditions for a December presidential and legislative vote.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:21:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/oas-caricom-back-haiti-security-and-election-efforts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/south-sudan-steps-up-ebola-preparedness-along-porous-drc-border/South Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:18:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/south-sudan-steps-up-ebola-preparedness-along-porous-drc-border/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/thousands-pay-tribute-to-former-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-at-london-vigil/Thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Arday was found dead last week days after resigning from his position following accusations of plagiarism.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:34:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/thousands-pay-tribute-to-former-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-at-london-vigil/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/russia-ghana-discuss-trade-and-recruitment-of-citizens-for-ukraine-war/Russia hosts Ghana’s foreign minister in Moscow as Sergey Lavrov meets Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The talks focused on trade, Africa’s security and ongoing crises across the continent.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:17:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/russia-ghana-discuss-trade-and-recruitment-of-citizens-for-ukraine-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/kenya-opposition-draws-large-crowds-despite-efforts-to-disrupt-rally/Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:35:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/kenya-opposition-draws-large-crowds-despite-efforts-to-disrupt-rally/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zambias-hichilema-wins-re-election-with-60-of-vote/Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:42:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zambias-hichilema-wins-re-election-with-60-of-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/msf-calls-for-a-massive-scale-up-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-in-drc/The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:16:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/msf-calls-for-a-massive-scale-up-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-in-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/cameroon-women-celebrate-wafcon-title-during-victory-parade/The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:21:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/cameroon-women-celebrate-wafcon-title-during-victory-parade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sape-a-cultural-movement-showcased-at-the-6th-edition-of-dr-congo-fashion-week/The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of CongoMon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sape-a-cultural-movement-showcased-at-the-6th-edition-of-dr-congo-fashion-week/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/somalia-clashes-with-regional-forces-over-control-of-key-city/Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgentsMon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/somalia-clashes-with-regional-forces-over-control-of-key-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-drc-the-deadliest-outbreak-in-the-countrys-history-africanews-today/The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:22:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-drc-the-deadliest-outbreak-in-the-countrys-history-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jailMon, 17 Aug 2026 16:39:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic/The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months priorMon, 17 Aug 2026 15:33:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/pilgrims-in-lourdes-remember-french-monks-murdered-during-algerian-civil-war/Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:05:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/pilgrims-in-lourdes-remember-french-monks-murdered-during-algerian-civil-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/kushner-seeks-to-revive-gaza-peace-as-netanyahu-resists-hamas-disarmament/US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/kushner-seeks-to-revive-gaza-peace-as-netanyahu-resists-hamas-disarmament/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-water-scarcity-hampers-control-efforts-in-epicentre/A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virusMon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-water-scarcity-hampers-control-efforts-in-epicentre/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/hichilema-takes-early-lead-as-zambia-election-count-passes-halfway/President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:06:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/hichilema-takes-early-lead-as-zambia-election-count-passes-halfway/