http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:29:20 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/south-africa-ties-czech-republic-1-1-mexico-goes-to-knockout-stage/South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic, while Mexico reached the knockout stage after a 1-0 win against South Africa on Thursday.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:29:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/south-africa-ties-czech-republic-1-1-mexico-goes-to-knockout-stage/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/haitians-hope-for-a-victory-against-brazil-in-the-world-cup/Haitians are fervent soccer fans and deeply patriotic toward their nation — the world’s first Black-led republic and the second independent republic in the Americas after the U.S. But for decades, they’ve rooted for Brazil.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:16:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/haitians-hope-for-a-victory-against-brazil-in-the-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/former-presidents-join-obamas-to-open-presidential-museum-in-chicago/Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:36:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/former-presidents-join-obamas-to-open-presidential-museum-in-chicago/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-becomes-first-nation-to-reach-world-cup-knockout-stage/Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:05:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-becomes-first-nation-to-reach-world-cup-knockout-stage/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/niger-search-underway-for-attackers-who-killed-11-soldiers-at-niamey-airport/Niger's security apparatus has begun a search for the attackers who attacked the airport of the capital, Niamey, on Thursday, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:48:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/niger-search-underway-for-attackers-who-killed-11-soldiers-at-niamey-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/ebola-death-toll-passes-200-in-dr-congo-from-875-confirmed-cases/The Africa CDC said 202 people had died from the virus, from 875 confirmed cases, giving a mortality rate of 23 percent.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:47:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/ebola-death-toll-passes-200-in-dr-congo-from-875-confirmed-cases/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/libyas-main-governing-bodies-agree-to-hold-elections/Libya's top governing bodies agreed Thursday on a roadmap for holding long-awaited presidential and parliamentary elections within eight monthsFri, 19 Jun 2026 07:39:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/libyas-main-governing-bodies-agree-to-hold-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/macron-and-modi-tour-indian-pavilion-at-frances-vivatech/France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/macron-and-modi-tour-indian-pavilion-at-frances-vivatech/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/suspected-jihadists-stage-deadly-new-attack-on-niger-airport/An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive siteThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:02:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/suspected-jihadists-stage-deadly-new-attack-on-niger-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwes-parliament-approves-bill-to-extend-mnangagwas-term/The proposal defers elections due in 2028 by two years, effectively extending Mnangagwa’s term to 2030Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwes-parliament-approves-bill-to-extend-mnangagwas-term/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/african-startups-showcase-practical-innovations-at-viva-tech-conference/At VivaTech, fintech, banking solutions and AI have a central place in the startup ecosystem. But beyond these trends, some projects are focusing on very practical issues, such as reducing post-harvest losses in Africa — a key challenge for food security and agricultural development.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Nathalie Wakam)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/african-startups-showcase-practical-innovations-at-viva-tech-conference/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/humanoid-robots-and-smart-homes-put-ai-centre-stage-at-vivatech-2026-in-paris/France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:18:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/humanoid-robots-and-smart-homes-put-ai-centre-stage-at-vivatech-2026-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/lebanon-tyre-residents-return-to-homes-shattered-by-strikes/Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:59:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/lebanon-tyre-residents-return-to-homes-shattered-by-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/drc-mining-firms-seek-to-delay-key-local-content-rule-as-deadline-looms/Mining firms in Congo want the government to delay the implementation of an order requiring them to give their Congolese employees a 5% stake in their operationsThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:49:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/drc-mining-firms-seek-to-delay-key-local-content-rule-as-deadline-looms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/burkina-faso-fines-french-media-group-canal-50-million-cfa-francs/Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a fine of 50 million CFA francs (or €76,200) on French multimedia group Canal+, the Burkina Faso Press Agency reported on Wednesday.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:23:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/burkina-faso-fines-french-media-group-canal-50-million-cfa-francs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-barred-from-canada-world-cup-game-amid-match-fixing-probe/Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:04:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-barred-from-canada-world-cup-game-amid-match-fixing-probe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ethiopia-us-sanctions-officials-over-tigray-tensions/A statement from the State Department said rising tensions between TPLF hardliners and the federal government threaten to restart conflict in the Tigray regionThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:06:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ethiopia-us-sanctions-officials-over-tigray-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/us-iran-initial-deal-to-end-war-sparks-mixed-reactions-in-tehran-and-tel-aviv/The signature of an initial deal to end the war between Iran and the United States has sparked divided reactions in Tehran and Tel Aviv.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:42:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/us-iran-initial-deal-to-end-war-sparks-mixed-reactions-in-tehran-and-tel-aviv/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/egyptian-fm-hosts-uk-counterpart-for-talks-on-regional-developments/Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his British counterpart Yvette Cooper in Cairo Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:18:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/egyptian-fm-hosts-uk-counterpart-for-talks-on-regional-developments/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/toronto-celebrates-as-ghana-beat-panama-with-late-world-cup-goal/Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:51:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/toronto-celebrates-as-ghana-beat-panama-with-late-world-cup-goal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/brussels-rally-presses-eu-to-curb-trade-with-settlements/Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/brussels-rally-presses-eu-to-curb-trade-with-settlements/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coast-ghana-seek-to-create-cocoa-opec/The two countries together account for 60% of global cocoa productionThu, 18 Jun 2026 12:31:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coast-ghana-seek-to-create-cocoa-opec/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ghana-beat-panama-1-0-with-late-goal-from-caleb-yirenkyi/Ghana fans celebrated their team’s winning World Cup start on Thursday after their 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. A late goal from Caleb Yerenkyi secured the Blacks Stars’ spot at the top of Group L alongside England.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:13:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ghana-beat-panama-1-0-with-late-goal-from-caleb-yirenkyi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/pressure-to-have-baby-boys-outweighs-congolese-womens-health-concerns/In the Democratic Republic of Congo, women bear the pressure of having baby boys, even when it conflicts with their personal choices or their health.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:11:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/pressure-to-have-baby-boys-outweighs-congolese-womens-health-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/veteran-congolese-doctor-still-helping-fight-ebola-at-84/In 1976, young Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was sent to a remote village to look into a mysterious illness and found himself confronting Ebola, a deadly virus the world did not yet know.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:37:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/veteran-congolese-doctor-still-helping-fight-ebola-at-84/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/benin-and-niger-formalise-commitment-to-reopening-shared-border/Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:12:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/benin-and-niger-formalise-commitment-to-reopening-shared-border/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/detained-ugandan-lawyer-charged-with-complicity-in-treason/A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:09:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/detained-ugandan-lawyer-charged-with-complicity-in-treason/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/gunfire-erupts-near-airport-in-nigers-capital/Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:11:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/gunfire-erupts-near-airport-in-nigers-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest near Netanya against mandatory army service, demanding release of draft refusers amid Israel’s wartime strains.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:36:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwe-court-ruling-on-constitutional-amendments-sparks-divided-reactions/In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:28:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwe-court-ruling-on-constitutional-amendments-sparks-divided-reactions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/watch-moment-trump-signs-us-iran-agreement-at-versailles/US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:07:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/watch-moment-trump-signs-us-iran-agreement-at-versailles/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-draw-against-portugal-despite-ebola-fears/The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national soccer team made history at the World Cup by earning a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Wednesday.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:18:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-draw-against-portugal-despite-ebola-fears/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/uk-tommy-robinsons-oxford-union-debate-sparks-protests-and-free-speech-backlash/Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:13:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/uk-tommy-robinsons-oxford-union-debate-sparks-protests-and-free-speech-backlash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mali-mandatory-motorcycle-registration-raises-concerns-among-stakeholders/In Bamako, motorcycles are impossible to ignore. They are everywhere — in narrow streets, on major roads, at the heart of daily life. For tens of thousands of families, riding a two-wheeler is simply a means of survival.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:56:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mali-mandatory-motorcycle-registration-raises-concerns-among-stakeholders/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/senegal-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-against-sonkos-return-to-parliament/Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:52:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/senegal-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-against-sonkos-return-to-parliament/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/trump-welcomed-to-versailles-for-dinner-with-macron/Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/trump-welcomed-to-versailles-for-dinner-with-macron/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ex-opec-president-diezani-alison-madueke-cleared-of-bribery-in-uk-trial/The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statementWed, 17 Jun 2026 20:28:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ex-opec-president-diezani-alison-madueke-cleared-of-bribery-in-uk-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/eu-lawmakers-approve-deportation-hubs-for-migrants/European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the blocWed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/eu-lawmakers-approve-deportation-hubs-for-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/south-africa-secures-1bn-from-brics-bank-for-urban-infrastructure/The funds will support investment in the provision of essential ​urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management in eight South African municipalitiesWed, 17 Jun 2026 18:56:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/south-africa-secures-1bn-from-brics-bank-for-urban-infrastructure/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/chloe-bailey-stars-in-psychological-thriller-strung/Chloe Bailey leads Malcolm D. Lee’s new psychological thriller, “Strung.” Bailey plays Laila, a musical prodigy who takes a job as a tutor for a young girl. As Bailey’s character learns more about the family she works for, she recognizes dark secrets and gets tangled up in several twists and turns.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:01:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/chloe-bailey-stars-in-psychological-thriller-strung/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/government-of-equatorial-guinea-submits-collective-resignation/The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its targets.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:55:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/government-of-equatorial-guinea-submits-collective-resignation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/african-and-commonwealth-nations-in-kenya-urge-quick-execution-of-key-treaty-protecting-oc/African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of key treaty protecting oceansWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:46:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/african-and-commonwealth-nations-in-kenya-urge-quick-execution-of-key-treaty-protecting-oc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/south-africas-da-drops-ex-leader-steenhuisen-from-cabinet/South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the cabinet months before local electionsWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:35:26 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/south-africas-da-drops-ex-leader-steenhuisen-from-cabinet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/drc-ebola-recoveries-bring-hope-to-fight-against-outbreak/Seven people said to have recovered from Ebola were released from a treatment centre in DR Congo on Tuesday, according to local health officials from the humanitarian organization Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:09:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/drc-ebola-recoveries-bring-hope-to-fight-against-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/netherlands-hosts-japans-emperor-naruhito-to-boost-400-year-ties/The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:51:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/netherlands-hosts-japans-emperor-naruhito-to-boost-400-year-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/africa-urgently-needs-more-fish-farms-un-tells-ocean-conference/Africa needs to urgently expand its fish-farming sector to meet its food needs, the head of the UN's fisheries division said Tuesday, even as its latest report found record production levels globally.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:37:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/africa-urgently-needs-more-fish-farms-un-tells-ocean-conference/http://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/http://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/http://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/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/