http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:35:55 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/un-mission-patrols-south-sudan-refugee-camp-after-deadly-attack/Responding to a recent deadly attack in which a Sudanese refugee lost his life, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, to assess security in the area and work with local authorities, security forces, and refugee coWed, 18 Mar 2026 17:35:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/un-mission-patrols-south-sudan-refugee-camp-after-deadly-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/afcon-2025-final-scandal-senegal-accuses-caf-of-corruption/After the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on Tuesday, Dakar has taken its protest a step further: it accused the CAF of corruption and called for an international investigation on Wednesday.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:21:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/afcon-2025-final-scandal-senegal-accuses-caf-of-corruption/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/prince-and-princess-of-wales-meet-nigerian-president-at-windsor/The Prince and Princess of Wales met with President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor on Wednesday morning.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:39:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/prince-and-princess-of-wales-meet-nigerian-president-at-windsor/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nigerias-president-tinubu-welcomed-by-britains-king-charles-at-start-of-state-visit/Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed President Bola Tinubu and his wife to Windsor Castle on Wednesday during the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:33:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nigerias-president-tinubu-welcomed-by-britains-king-charles-at-start-of-state-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/britain-owes-115-million-for-refugee-resettlement-scheme-kigali-tells-international-court/The dispute between Rwanda and Britain over a scrapped refugee resettlement programme on Wednesday reached the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. Kigali told a panel of international judges that London is $115 million dollars in arrears, saying London torpedoed the deal with any notice.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:46:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/britain-owes-115-million-for-refugee-resettlement-scheme-kigali-tells-international-court/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/thousands-of-mourners-at-funeral-of-larijani-and-other-top-iranian-security-officials/Thousands of Iranian mourners attended the funeral of Ali Larijani and other top Iranian security officials, in the capital Tehran, on Wednesday.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:33:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/thousands-of-mourners-at-funeral-of-larijani-and-other-top-iranian-security-officials/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/sudan-rsf-reportedly-take-over-town-near-chadian-border/Images posted on social media showed fighters from Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces firing in the air as they celebrated after reportedly seizing the border town of Al-Tina in North Darfur State near Chad, as fighting intensifies across the country's west.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:33:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/sudan-rsf-reportedly-take-over-town-near-chadian-border/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/eid-al-fitr-2026-begins-amid-iran-war-tensions/Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. It’s an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast daily from daWed, 18 Mar 2026 13:45:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/eid-al-fitr-2026-begins-amid-iran-war-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/congos-sassou-nguesso-wins-5th-term-with-948-provisional-results/Supporters of Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso celebrated in the streets as provisional results confirmed he is winning a fifth term with nearly 95% of the vote.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:53:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/congos-sassou-nguesso-wins-5th-term-with-948-provisional-results/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nairobi-introduces-menstrual-leave-policy-sparking-praise-and-debate/While debate continues, Nairobi’s policy marks a rare step in Africa toward recognizing menstruation as a workplace health issue — one that could reshape how employers support women across the continent.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nairobi-introduces-menstrual-leave-policy-sparking-praise-and-debate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots/Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:48:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/french-army-initiates-environmental-protection-training-for-african-forces-in-gabon/The French army helps train African armed forces in environmental protection issues, organised in Gabon by the Academy for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (APERN).Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:08:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/french-army-initiates-environmental-protection-training-for-african-forces-in-gabon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/abandoned-by-the-world-congolese-rights-activist-calls-for-justice-peace-and-equal-respect/The conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda remains unresolved despite recent US-backed efforts to ease tensions. At the heart of the crisis lie deep geopolitical, historical, and economic tensions, especially over Congo’s rich mineral resources.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:39:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/abandoned-by-the-world-congolese-rights-activist-calls-for-justice-peace-and-equal-respect/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-football-federation-bashes-afcon-title-stripping/The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:54:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-football-federation-bashes-afcon-title-stripping/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/iran-rescuers-search-tehran-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-kill-senior-figures/Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:21:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/iran-rescuers-search-tehran-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-kill-senior-figures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/security-analyst-on-maiduguri-attacks-the-city-has-always-been-vulnerable/Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, in one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:47:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/security-analyst-on-maiduguri-attacks-the-city-has-always-been-vulnerable/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities/Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:08:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/south-african-town-divided-over-renaming-after-robert-sobukwe/The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern over its real impact on everyday lives.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:29:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/south-african-town-divided-over-renaming-after-robert-sobukwe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/israel-iranian-missile-strike-near-tel-aviv-kills-elderly-couple-in-ramat-gan/An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:13:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/israel-iranian-missile-strike-near-tel-aviv-kills-elderly-couple-in-ramat-gan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/lebanon-israeli-airstrike-flattens-beirut-apartment-block-killing-at-least-six/An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:04:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/lebanon-israeli-airstrike-flattens-beirut-apartment-block-killing-at-least-six/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/caf-overturns-senegal-win-appeals-board-declares-morocco-afcon-champions/The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:28:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/caf-overturns-senegal-win-appeals-board-declares-morocco-afcon-champions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/residents-of-nigerias-maiduguri-on-high-alert-after-coordinated-explosions-kill-23/Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, in one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:41:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/residents-of-nigerias-maiduguri-on-high-alert-after-coordinated-explosions-kill-23/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/during-ramadan-senegals-baye-fall-community-lives-to-serve-through-iftar-meals/Each Ramadan, members of Senegal’s Baye Fall gather in their holy city of Touba to cook and distribute Iftar meals.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:44:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/during-ramadan-senegals-baye-fall-community-lives-to-serve-through-iftar-meals/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congos-president-reelected-to-fifth-term-provisional-results-show/The Republic of Congo ’s President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:35:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congos-president-reelected-to-fifth-term-provisional-results-show/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/thousands-of-dr-congo-refugees-struggle-in-overcrowded-burundi-camp/Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are enduring dire conditions at Burundi's Busuma camp after fleeing renewed fighting in eastern DRC, with many lacking food, shelter, and information about separated family members.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:14:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/thousands-of-dr-congo-refugees-struggle-in-overcrowded-burundi-camp/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/two-men-appear-in-nairobi-court-charged-with-illegally-trading-in-ants/Two men appeared before a Nairobi court on Tuesday, charged with illegally trading in live ants.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:10:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/two-men-appear-in-nairobi-court-charged-with-illegally-trading-in-ants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/mozambique-troops-accused-of-killing-fishermen-in-conflict-hit-cabo-delgado/Mozambique’s military is under scrutiny after troops reportedly opened fire on fishermen in the country’s conflict-hit north, killing at least 13 people.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:07:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/mozambique-troops-accused-of-killing-fishermen-in-conflict-hit-cabo-delgado/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/suspected-jihadists-attack-village-in-burkina-faso-killing-at-least-12/Suspected jihadists have attacked a village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12 civilians, including nine members of a volunteer force supporting the army, according to local and security sources on Tuesday.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:46:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/suspected-jihadists-attack-village-in-burkina-faso-killing-at-least-12/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/belgian-ex-diplomat-to-stand-trial-over-patrice-lumumba-death/A Brussels court has ordered a former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. It's a watershed moment for Lumumba's family, who said they are relieved to see the former colonial power "finally confronting its history."Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:59:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/belgian-ex-diplomat-to-stand-trial-over-patrice-lumumba-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/pix-of-the-day-17-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 17 March 2026Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:14:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/pix-of-the-day-17-march-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/cameroons-national-assembly-gets-new-leader-after-34-years/Cameroon's National Assembly elected Théodore Datouo as its new president on Tuesday, ending the 34-year tenure of Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, who had led the lower house of parliament since 1992 .Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:50:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/cameroons-national-assembly-gets-new-leader-after-34-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/israel-claims-killing-of-top-iranian-officials-as-conflict-deepens/Israel says it has killed two of Iran’s most senior figures in overnight strikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:06:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/israel-claims-killing-of-top-iranian-officials-as-conflict-deepens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/south-african-state-prosecutors-reinstate-bribery-charges-against-former-minister/South Africa's state prosecutors have reinstated bribery and corruption charges against a former government minister and a senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), the authority said Tuesday.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:53:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/south-african-state-prosecutors-reinstate-bribery-charges-against-former-minister/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/lebanon-beiruts-southern-suburbs-bombarded-by-israeli-strikes/New Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:47:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/lebanon-beiruts-southern-suburbs-bombarded-by-israeli-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/iran-images-show-devastation-in-tehran-after-suspected-israeli-strikes/Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:37:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/iran-images-show-devastation-in-tehran-after-suspected-israeli-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/oil-surges-3-as-iranian-strikes-on-uae-renew-supply-fears/Oil prices jumped about 3% on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates rekindled supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut and several U.S. allies rebuffing President Trump's call to send warships to escort shipping through the vital waterway.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:23:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/oil-surges-3-as-iranian-strikes-on-uae-renew-supply-fears/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/migrants-vanish-at-sea-as-silence-deepens-in-the-mediterranean/According to the International Organization for Migration, the first weeks of 2026 have been the deadliest on record, with hundreds confirmed missing — and many more feared lost. But the true scale of the tragedy remains unclear, as access to information from authorities continues to shrink.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:20:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/migrants-vanish-at-sea-as-silence-deepens-in-the-mediterranean/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/appeal-trial-of-18-senegalese-nationals-detained-during-afcon-final-postponed/The Rabat Court of Appeals has postponed the appeal trial of 18 Senegalese fans conviceted of hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Originally scheduled for Monday, the hearing has been pushed back to 30 March.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/appeal-trial-of-18-senegalese-nationals-detained-during-afcon-final-postponed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/nigerias-tinubu-begins-uk-state-visit-first-in-nearly-four-decades/Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has travelled to the United Kingdom for a state visit, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in almost 40 years.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/nigerias-tinubu-begins-uk-state-visit-first-in-nearly-four-decades/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/maiduguri-bombings-timeline-of-major-attacks-in-nigerias-borno-state/At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings Monday night that targeted Maiduguri city in northeastern Nigeria, police said Tuesday.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:30:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/maiduguri-bombings-timeline-of-major-attacks-in-nigerias-borno-state/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congo-vote-overshadowed-by-blackout-poverty-concerns/Life in the Republic of Congo is returning to normal days after a high-stakes presidential election expected to extend the decades-long rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:34:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congo-vote-overshadowed-by-blackout-poverty-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/iran-security-chief-larijani-reported-killed-as-conflict-escalates/Iran’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani has reportedly been killed, according to Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz, though Tehran is yet to confirm the claim.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:46:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/iran-security-chief-larijani-reported-killed-as-conflict-escalates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/kenya-nairobi-building-collapse-kills-at-least-two-and-injures-several-others/Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:43:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/kenya-nairobi-building-collapse-kills-at-least-two-and-injures-several-others/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/senegals-ousmane-sonko-mobilizes-pastef-ahead-of-2027-elections/Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a series of political meetings over the weekend, convening allies and party members to structure his camp ahead of local elections in 2027, while announcing the first-ever congress of his party, Pastef, scheduled for June 6.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:41:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/senegals-ousmane-sonko-mobilizes-pastef-ahead-of-2027-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/nigerias-president-vows-tougher-action-after-deadly-maiduguri-attacks/Nigeria’s president vows tougher action after deadly Maiduguri attacksTue, 17 Mar 2026 09:55:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/nigerias-president-vows-tougher-action-after-deadly-maiduguri-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/deadly-building-collapse-in-nairobi-after-demolition-goes-wrong/The incident occurred in the Shauri Moyo area, where the structure had been earmarked for removal under the Nairobi River Regeneration Project. Rescue teams, including the Kenyan army, were deployed to search for people feared trapped beneath the rubble.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:16:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/deadly-building-collapse-in-nairobi-after-demolition-goes-wrong/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/trump-presses-allies-for-strait-of-hormuz-as-major-powers-push-back/President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/trump-presses-allies-for-strait-of-hormuz-as-major-powers-push-back/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/hunger-and-fear-in-khan-younis-as-gaza-families-depend-on-aid-to-survive/In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:05:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/hunger-and-fear-in-khan-younis-as-gaza-families-depend-on-aid-to-survive/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/maiduguri-suicide-bombings-leave-dozens-injured-as-violence-returns/Authorities say investigations are ongoing, as security forces tighten controls across Maiduguri amid concerns that the fragile peace in the region may be unraveling.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:03:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/maiduguri-suicide-bombings-leave-dozens-injured-as-violence-returns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/blackout-plunges-cuba-into-darkness-and-exposes-fragile-power-grid/Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:52:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/blackout-plunges-cuba-into-darkness-and-exposes-fragile-power-grid/