http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:25:53 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/19-migrants-found-dead-by-italian-coastguard/The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguardWed, 01 Apr 2026 20:25:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/19-migrants-found-dead-by-italian-coastguard/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africa-deploys-2200-soldiers-as-gang-violence-plagues-cape-flats/South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africa-deploys-2200-soldiers-as-gang-violence-plagues-cape-flats/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/uganda-egypt-discuss-iran-war-impact-on-africas-energy-and-food-prices/Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:10:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/uganda-egypt-discuss-iran-war-impact-on-africas-energy-and-food-prices/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura/Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:23:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/nigeria-mob-violence-reported-in-jos-days-after-deadly-gunman-attack/Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/nigeria-mob-violence-reported-in-jos-days-after-deadly-gunman-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/iran-stands-firm-as-diplomatic-efforts-remain-indirect/Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/iran-stands-firm-as-diplomatic-efforts-remain-indirect/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/senegalese-tiktok-star-khaby-lame-named-ambassador-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/senegalese-tiktok-star-khaby-lame-named-ambassador-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-load-up-on-fuel-as-iran-war-leads-to-major-price-hike/South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that has affected global oil and fuel prices.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:14:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-load-up-on-fuel-as-iran-war-leads-to-major-price-hike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-historic-world-cup-qualification-after-52-years/The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:59:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-historic-world-cup-qualification-after-52-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/apple-at-50-tech-giant-faces-new-test-in-the-age-of-ai/Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:55:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/apple-at-50-tech-giant-faces-new-test-in-the-age-of-ai/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/lebo-m-lawsuit-over-lion-king-chant-sparks-debate/A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intentionally "mistranslating" the famous Lion King opening chant he composed.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:45:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/lebo-m-lawsuit-over-lion-king-chant-sparks-debate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/cubans-celebrate-arrival-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-us-energy-blockade/Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:46:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/cubans-celebrate-arrival-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-us-energy-blockade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-react-as-fuel-prices-surge-despite-tax-relief/Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:20:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-react-as-fuel-prices-surge-despite-tax-relief/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/record-10-african-nations-qualify-for-expanded-2026-world-cup/With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world footballWed, 01 Apr 2026 08:12:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/record-10-african-nations-qualify-for-expanded-2026-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/brandy-honored-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Singer and actor Brandy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame MondayTue, 31 Mar 2026 19:18:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/brandy-honored-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/south-african-politician-takes-dip-in-pothole-to-show-city-management-failures/Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as she doggy-paddled through the pool of muddy brown water in an upscale Johannesburg suburbTue, 31 Mar 2026 16:54:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/south-african-politician-takes-dip-in-pothole-to-show-city-management-failures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/south-africa-launches-major-security-operation-to-tackle-crime-and-gang-violence/In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment targeting gangs, illegal mining, and organized crime across the Western Cape.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/south-africa-launches-major-security-operation-to-tackle-crime-and-gang-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/haiti-at-least-30-people-dead-after-gang-attacks-town/Gran Grif attacked Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite early Sunday, burning homes and leaving bodies strewn on the streets. The gang attacked again on Monday, said Bertide Horace, spokesperson for the Commission for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Awareness to Save the Artibonite, an activist groupTue, 31 Mar 2026 15:27:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/haiti-at-least-30-people-dead-after-gang-attacks-town/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/senegal-doubles-prison-sentence-length-for-same-sex-relations/Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:33:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/senegal-doubles-prison-sentence-length-for-same-sex-relations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/one-coachs-fight-against-drugs-for-kanos-youth/On a dusty field in Kano, coach Hida Ghaddar is doing far more than running football drills. Through her Breakthrough Soccer Academy, she offers young people an alternative to the growing risks around them, combining sport with discipline, education, and job support.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:41:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/one-coachs-fight-against-drugs-for-kanos-youth/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/niger-coup-leader-bazoum-still-detained-as-presidential-term-ends/The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released from detention or even put on trial, leaving the situation uncertain.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/niger-coup-leader-bazoum-still-detained-as-presidential-term-ends/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/trump-willing-to-end-war-even-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-closed-report/U.S. President Donald Trump has told aides that he is willing to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday night, citing officialsTue, 31 Mar 2026 13:48:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/trump-willing-to-end-war-even-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-closed-report/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/premature-babies-evacuated-from-gaza-strip-return-to-their-parents/A group of toddlers evacuated as premature infants just a month into the Israel-Hamas war returned Monday to families overjoyed yet worried about their futures in a transformed Gaza.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:41:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/premature-babies-evacuated-from-gaza-strip-return-to-their-parents/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/spanish-police-uncover-high-tech-drug-tunnel-beneath-ceuta-border/Spanish police have uncovered a highly sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, right along the border with Morocco, and it’s unlike anything you’d expect from a typical trafficking route.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/spanish-police-uncover-high-tech-drug-tunnel-beneath-ceuta-border/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/nigerias-foreign-minister-tuggar-resigns/Yusuf Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed in a statement posted on Facebook post by his spokesperson on MondayTue, 31 Mar 2026 12:23:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/nigerias-foreign-minister-tuggar-resigns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/in-sudan-sexual-violence-is-a-weapon-among-many/Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/in-sudan-sexual-violence-is-a-weapon-among-many/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/celine-dion-announces-emotional-paris-comeback-after-health-battle/Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement. Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:04:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/celine-dion-announces-emotional-paris-comeback-after-health-battle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/ghana-cuts-ties-with-head-coach-otto-addo-just-months-before-world-cup-kick-off/Ghana is cutting ties with head coach Otto Addo just 2 and half months before the team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:53:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/ghana-cuts-ties-with-head-coach-otto-addo-just-months-before-world-cup-kick-off/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/condemnation-and-outrage-israelis-and-world-react-to-israeli-death-penalty-law/Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/condemnation-and-outrage-israelis-and-world-react-to-israeli-death-penalty-law/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/oil-price-steadies-for-now-but-cost-of-petrol-soars-around-the-world/The price of a barrel of oil has steadied with signs the US is open to ending the war against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But at the petrol pump, consumers are still paying the price for the global supply chain disruption.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:06:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/oil-price-steadies-for-now-but-cost-of-petrol-soars-around-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/malian-army-denies-releasing-jihadists-to-end-fuel-convoy-attacks/The Malian army denied on Monday that it had released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation's economy.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:32:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/malian-army-denies-releasing-jihadists-to-end-fuel-convoy-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/algerias-former-president-liamine-zeroual-laid-to-rest-amid-full-military-honours/There were full military honors for Algeria’s former president, Liamine Zeroual, on Monday as the 84 year-old former general was laid to rest in his home town of Batna.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/algerias-former-president-liamine-zeroual-laid-to-rest-amid-full-military-honours/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/kenya-voter-registration-drive-targets-young-people-ahead-of-2027-general-election/In 2024, Kenya’s so-called Gen-Z protests against government corruption and rights abuses swept the country. But since then, many young people have disengaged. Now a new voter registration drive is hoping to get them back on board.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:27:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/kenya-voter-registration-drive-targets-young-people-ahead-of-2027-general-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/egypts-president-al-sisi-calls-on-donald-trump-to-end-the-war-on-iran/Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to help end the Middle East war, now in its second month.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:10:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/egypts-president-al-sisi-calls-on-donald-trump-to-end-the-war-on-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/touadera-sworn-in-for-third-term-as-central-african-republic-president/Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Monday pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term in one of the world's poorest and most volatile countriesMon, 30 Mar 2026 20:06:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/touadera-sworn-in-for-third-term-as-central-african-republic-president/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/african-countries-feel-impact-of-war-on-iran-africanews-today/One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the consequences for African countries are severe, particularly in terms of fuel supply. In Nigeria, fuel prices reached record highs on Monday despite the cushion provided by the Dangote refineryMon, 30 Mar 2026 19:01:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/african-countries-feel-impact-of-war-on-iran-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/drone-warfare-intensifies-in-sudans-kordofan/Three years into Sudan’s war, Kordofan has become the most intense battleground between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with civilians increasingly caught in a deadly drone war.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:09:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/drone-warfare-intensifies-in-sudans-kordofan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/dozens-killed-in-deadly-gold-mine-attack-in-south-sudan/The perpetrators remain unclear, with conflicting accounts emerging. A security source suggested the involvement of forces linked to Riek Machar, while his representatives have denied responsibility and instead accused the army loyal to President Salva Kiir.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/dozens-killed-in-deadly-gold-mine-attack-in-south-sudan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/wto-chief-praises-hard-work-despite-lack-of-deal-at-yaounde-talks/The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisationMon, 30 Mar 2026 15:42:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/wto-chief-praises-hard-work-despite-lack-of-deal-at-yaounde-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/gunmen-attack-bar-in-jos-nigeria-leaving-33-dead/Gunmen opened fire on a bar in Jos, the capital of Nigeria's restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob and killing nearly three dozen people in all, local sources told AFP Monday.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:07:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/gunmen-attack-bar-in-jos-nigeria-leaving-33-dead/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/acfta-fest-2026-unites-africas-youth-innovation-and-culture-in-abuja/ACFTA Fest positions itself as a unifying platform — harnessing trade, talent and creativity to drive Africa’s next wave of growth.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (DIBIE IKE Michael)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/acfta-fest-2026-unites-africas-youth-innovation-and-culture-in-abuja/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/caf-announces-reforms-after-chaotic-afcon-final/CAF says it is now working closely with FIFA to improve referee training and VAR standards, while also reviewing compensation to safeguard integrity.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:39:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/caf-announces-reforms-after-chaotic-afcon-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/kenyas-wastepreneurs-turn-food-waste-into-opportunity/In Kenya, a growing number of entrepreneurs, known as wastepreneurs, are transforming food waste into valuable products such as fuel, fertiliser, and cooking oil.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:22:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/kenyas-wastepreneurs-turn-food-waste-into-opportunity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/moroccos-tangier-port-prepares-for-spike-in-traffic-driven-by-gulf-crisis/Located in northern Morocco on the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier is a major stopping point for Europe-bound container shipsMon, 30 Mar 2026 13:18:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/moroccos-tangier-port-prepares-for-spike-in-traffic-driven-by-gulf-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/nigeria-fuel-prices-surge-65-amid-global-oil-shock/Prices have jumped by around 65%, the steepest increase among major African economies. The refinery was expected to reduce imports and stabilize costs, but Nigeria still relies heavily on foreign crude.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:57:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/nigeria-fuel-prices-surge-65-amid-global-oil-shock/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/egypt-business-curfew-sparks-concern-among-traders-and-tourism-sector/The government says the move is necessary as fuel costs surge due to disruptions linked to regional conflict, which have driven up import prices and strained national finances.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:53:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/egypt-business-curfew-sparks-concern-among-traders-and-tourism-sector/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/world-cup-2026-under-fire-as-amnesty-warns-of-human-rights-risks-for-fans/This summer’s World Cup is being billed as a celebration of global football but not everyone is convinced it will feel that way on the ground.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:42:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/world-cup-2026-under-fire-as-amnesty-warns-of-human-rights-risks-for-fans/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/ghanas-ex-president-akufo-addo-to-lead-ecowas-election-observation-mission-to-benin/Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo will head the ecowas mission to oversee Benin’s presidential election, the Economic Community of West African States has confirmed.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:21:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/ghanas-ex-president-akufo-addo-to-lead-ecowas-election-observation-mission-to-benin/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/algeria-mourns-former-president-liamine-zeroual/Though he withdrew from public life, Zeroual remained a respected figure in Algeria, remembered for his role in navigating the country through crisis and laying the groundwork for political reforms.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:37:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/algeria-mourns-former-president-liamine-zeroual/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/peace-is-everything-women-led-festival-channels-message-of-peace-in-eastern-drc/Congolese rapper channels message of peace at women-led festival in Eastern DRCMon, 30 Mar 2026 09:30:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/30/peace-is-everything-women-led-festival-channels-message-of-peace-in-eastern-drc/