http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:25:15 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/switzerland-giant-banner-targets-big-tech-outside-data-centre-site/Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:25:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/switzerland-giant-banner-targets-big-tech-outside-data-centre-site/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/un-says-struggling-to-help-millions-fleeing-sudan-war-find-shelter/The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/un-says-struggling-to-help-millions-fleeing-sudan-war-find-shelter/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/dakar-2026-china-tops-medal-count-as-south-africa-egypt-win-gold/Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronzeFri, 06 Nov 2026 17:04:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/dakar-2026-china-tops-medal-count-as-south-africa-egypt-win-gold/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/spain-vintage-cars-hit-the-streets-of-almeria-for-annual-rally/Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/spain-vintage-cars-hit-the-streets-of-almeria-for-annual-rally/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/china-and-gabon-boost-ties-during-oligui-nguemas-state-visit-to-beijing/A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/china-and-gabon-boost-ties-during-oligui-nguemas-state-visit-to-beijing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/unicef-children-at-risk-of-disease-and-violence-from-rise-in-attacks-on-water-systems/Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:37:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/unicef-children-at-risk-of-disease-and-violence-from-rise-in-attacks-on-water-systems/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/museum-focused-on-jewish-moroccan-heritage-opens-in-fez/A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth centuryFri, 06 Nov 2026 15:20:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/museum-focused-on-jewish-moroccan-heritage-opens-in-fez/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/first-results-show-south-africas-anc-headed-to-all-time-election-low-with-32/Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:51:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/first-results-show-south-africas-anc-headed-to-all-time-election-low-with-32/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenyan-doomsday-cult-leader-sentenced-to-200-years-in-prison-for-murder-of-191/The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:22:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenyan-doomsday-cult-leader-sentenced-to-200-years-in-prison-for-murder-of-191/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/netherlands-protesters-storm-amsterdam-data-centre-construction-site/Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:04:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/netherlands-protesters-storm-amsterdam-data-centre-construction-site/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/pix-of-the-day-6th-november-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the worldFri, 06 Nov 2026 13:45:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/pix-of-the-day-6th-november-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/tanzania-opposition-leader-jailed-for-four-years-after-treason-acquittal/Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penaltyFri, 06 Nov 2026 13:19:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/tanzania-opposition-leader-jailed-for-four-years-after-treason-acquittal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/uk-thousands-gather-as-london-switches-on-its-christmas-lights/Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:09:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/uk-thousands-gather-as-london-switches-on-its-christmas-lights/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/garbage-piles-up-in-guineas-capital-after-dump-closure/Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:47:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/garbage-piles-up-in-guineas-capital-after-dump-closure/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/guinea-bissau-cancels-controversial-us-funded-hepatitis-b-vaccine-trial/After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:02:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/guinea-bissau-cancels-controversial-us-funded-hepatitis-b-vaccine-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/trump-denounces-crooked-us-midterms-after-republican-debacle/US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:12:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/trump-denounces-crooked-us-midterms-after-republican-debacle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/japan-commuters-flock-to-see-two-goats-grazing-at-tokyo-station/Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:03:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/japan-commuters-flock-to-see-two-goats-grazing-at-tokyo-station/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/arab-parties-back-eisenkot-as-israel-faces-coalition-deadlock/Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:57:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/arab-parties-back-eisenkot-as-israel-faces-coalition-deadlock/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/russia-ukraine-escalate-mutual-strikes-in-black-sea-ahead-of-abu-dhabi-talks/Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:35:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/russia-ukraine-escalate-mutual-strikes-in-black-sea-ahead-of-abu-dhabi-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/tanzania-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-awaits-verdict-in-treason-trial/After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:16:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/tanzania-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-awaits-verdict-in-treason-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/transition-to-renewable-energy-key-issue-at-cop-31-talks/UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:57:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/transition-to-renewable-energy-key-issue-at-cop-31-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenyan-cult-leader-faces-death-sentence-over-child-murders/Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:19:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenyan-cult-leader-faces-death-sentence-over-child-murders/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/paraguay-thousands-protest-banking-scandal-as-president-faces-impeachment/Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:29:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/paraguay-thousands-protest-banking-scandal-as-president-faces-impeachment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/atikus-candidacy-in-doubt-after-nigerian-court-ruling/A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:55:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/atikus-candidacy-in-doubt-after-nigerian-court-ruling/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/refugee-team-competes-at-senegals-first-youth-olympics/Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:29:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/refugee-team-competes-at-senegals-first-youth-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/west-bank-palestinians-harvest-olives-under-israeli-military-restrictions/Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:43:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/west-bank-palestinians-harvest-olives-under-israeli-military-restrictions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-army-says-hundreds-of-illegal-gold-miners-arrested/At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attackThu, 05 Nov 2026 22:02:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-army-says-hundreds-of-illegal-gold-miners-arrested/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/spain-zelensky-urges-latin-america-to-help-repair-ukraines-power-grid/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:54:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/spain-zelensky-urges-latin-america-to-help-repair-ukraines-power-grid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/fighting-wont-stop-ethiopia-clashes-drive-thousands-into-kenya/Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return homeThu, 05 Nov 2026 20:44:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/fighting-wont-stop-ethiopia-clashes-drive-thousands-into-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/moonshot-2026-experts-call-for-urgent-reforms-to-unlock-intra-african-tradebusiness-africa/Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/moonshot-2026-experts-call-for-urgent-reforms-to-unlock-intra-african-tradebusiness-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/guinea-expels-burkinabe-gold-miners-draws-ougadougous-fury/More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeastThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:36:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/guinea-expels-burkinabe-gold-miners-draws-ougadougous-fury/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/greece-students-march-in-athens-demanding-more-education-funding/Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:35:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/greece-students-march-in-athens-demanding-more-education-funding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerian-court-nullifies-atiku-abubakars-presidential-candidacy/A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:29:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerian-court-nullifies-atiku-abubakars-presidential-candidacy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/commonwealth-leaders-welcome-uk-dialogue-on-harms-of-transatlantic-slave-trade/Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:58:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/commonwealth-leaders-welcome-uk-dialogue-on-harms-of-transatlantic-slave-trade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-from-portugal/Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-from-portugal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/experts-gather-in-namibia-for-nuclear-test-verification-exercise/The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emergingThu, 05 Nov 2026 16:10:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/experts-gather-in-namibia-for-nuclear-test-verification-exercise/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/extension-of-mohamuds-presidential-term-unlawful-somalias-supreme-court-rules/Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:15:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/extension-of-mohamuds-presidential-term-unlawful-somalias-supreme-court-rules/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/a-theatre-festival-in-moroccos-capital-celebrates-six-women-directors/Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:44:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/a-theatre-festival-in-moroccos-capital-celebrates-six-women-directors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/pix-of-the-day-5th-november-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the worldThu, 05 Nov 2026 14:38:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/pix-of-the-day-5th-november-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-up-to-55000-march-in-lyon-amid-clashes-and-tear-gas/Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:08:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-up-to-55000-march-in-lyon-amid-clashes-and-tear-gas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/james-barnor-who-captured-ghanas-independence-wins-top-photography-honour-at-97/James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:08:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Craig Saueurs)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/james-barnor-who-captured-ghanas-independence-wins-top-photography-honour-at-97/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-us-sign-625-framework-agreement-aimed-at-advancing-mutual-prosperity/Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:59:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-us-sign-625-framework-agreement-aimed-at-advancing-mutual-prosperity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/verdict-expected-in-tanzanian-opposition-leaders-treason-case/Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:42:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/verdict-expected-in-tanzanian-opposition-leaders-treason-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/political-consultations-ongoing-in-israel-to-form-new-government/Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:20:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/political-consultations-ongoing-in-israel-to-form-new-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-workers-and-students-unite-in-nationwide-protests-over-living-costs/Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:46:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-workers-and-students-unite-in-nationwide-protests-over-living-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayed-victory-draws-mixed-response-in-egypt-over-criticism-of-cairo/Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayed-victory-draws-mixed-response-in-egypt-over-criticism-of-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jd-vance-distances-himself-from-trump-and-iran-war-after-us-midterms-debacle/United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:03:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jd-vance-distances-himself-from-trump-and-iran-war-after-us-midterms-debacle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/who-benefits-more-from-the-russia-africa-partnership-africanews-debates/Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:57:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/who-benefits-more-from-the-russia-africa-partnership-africanews-debates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nearly-3000-people-find-shelter-in-a-former-school-in-haiti/In Port-au-Prince, a school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:55:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nearly-3000-people-find-shelter-in-a-former-school-in-haiti/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iran-flames-engulf-banner-depicting-us-and-israeli-leaders/Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:35:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iran-flames-engulf-banner-depicting-us-and-israeli-leaders/