http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:38:03 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/cameroon-and-malawi-reach-the-semifinals-in-the-womens-africa-cup-of-nations/Cameroon shocked defending champion Nigeria and Malawi stunned Ghana to reach the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and seal World Cup qualification.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:38:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/cameroon-and-malawi-reach-the-semifinals-in-the-womens-africa-cup-of-nations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/madagascar-moves-to-reclaim-colonial-era-land-in-sovereignty-push/Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has validated a law allowing the state to reclaim land still registered in the names of foreign settlers from the colonial era, reviving a long-running land dispute while putting sovereignty and access to property ownership at the heart of the reform.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:18:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/madagascar-moves-to-reclaim-colonial-era-land-in-sovereignty-push/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-his-father-in-rosario/Messi and his family had traveled from Miami on a private plane and were escorted by a police motorcade to a Rosario cemetery, where a private family wake was held before the burial early on Sunday. Messi's father Jorge Messi died Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at age 68.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:43:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-his-father-in-rosario/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/71-men-arrested-in-senegal-for-unnatural-acts-as-crackdown-intensifies/Months after passing a law upping the penalties for homosexual relations, Senegal is intensifying its crackdown on same-sex relations. On Friday, the public prosecutor’s office said 71 men have been arrested and charged with “unnatural acts.”Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:32:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/71-men-arrested-in-senegal-for-unnatural-acts-as-crackdown-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/lauryn-hill-and-wyclef-jean-perform-at-hills-diaspora-calling-festival-in-uk/Ms Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean - two-third of Fugees - performed all of their landmark album "The Score," as Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival made its UK debut on Friday.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:01:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/lauryn-hill-and-wyclef-jean-perform-at-hills-diaspora-calling-festival-in-uk/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/sierra-leone-president-presses-lawmakers-to-back-contested-election-reforms/Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to pass disputed electoral reforms that would lower the presidential victory threshold, introduce proportional representation and reserve 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:10:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/sierra-leone-president-presses-lawmakers-to-back-contested-election-reforms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/world-lion-day-lions-and-communities-face-a-growing-struggle-to-coexist/Africa’s lions are running out of space. Habitat loss, shrinking prey populations and growing conflict with communities are putting the continent’s big cats under mounting pressure, with retaliatory killings and poisoning posing an added threat to their survival.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:52:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/world-lion-day-lions-and-communities-face-a-growing-struggle-to-coexist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/drc-releases-boat-detained-over-fears-of-ebola-on-board/Congolese authorities have released a boat detained earlier this week over fears passengers might be carrying the Ebola virus.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:30:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/drc-releases-boat-detained-over-fears-of-ebola-on-board/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-humanitarian-corridor-in-sudan/Pope Leo called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address at the Vatican. Leo singled out El-Obeid, the beseiged capital of North Kordofan state. Residents are facing a lack food, water and medical supplies as fighting in the city continues.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:59:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-humanitarian-corridor-in-sudan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/zambians-hope-for-peaceful-elections-economic-change-as-vote-nears/With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, residents of the capital Lusaka are hoping Thursday’s vote will bring meaningful change.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:10:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/10/zambians-hope-for-peaceful-elections-economic-change-as-vote-nears/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-hitting-out-at-critics-trying-to-undermine-him/Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:10:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-hitting-out-at-critics-trying-to-undermine-him/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/iran-says-its-close-to-finalising-a-shipping-route-agreement-with-oman/However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:24:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/iran-says-its-close-to-finalising-a-shipping-route-agreement-with-oman/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-donald-trumps-15-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war/Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:25:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-donald-trumps-15-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/argentina-footballer-lionel-messi-travels-home-to-attend-his-fathers-funeral/The 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:13:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/argentina-footballer-lionel-messi-travels-home-to-attend-his-fathers-funeral/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/japan-marks-81st-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombing-of-nagasaki/The city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:11:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/japan-marks-81st-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombing-of-nagasaki/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/spain-imposes-temporary-retaliatory-border-checks-for-italians/The border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:57:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/spain-imposes-temporary-retaliatory-border-checks-for-italians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/nigeria-mass-wedding-sees-1500-couples-tie-the-knot-in-kano-state/Local officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/nigeria-mass-wedding-sees-1500-couples-tie-the-knot-in-kano-state/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/sudans-civil-war-threatens-ancient-pyramids-of-meroe/The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:45:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/09/sudans-civil-war-threatens-ancient-pyramids-of-meroe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/vibra-signe-a-dance-technique-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-born-in-burkina-faso/Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:06:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/vibra-signe-a-dance-technique-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-born-in-burkina-faso/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/south-africa-commemorates-1956-womens-march-but-fight-for-freedom-isnt-over/South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:40:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/south-africa-commemorates-1956-womens-march-but-fight-for-freedom-isnt-over/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/freed-hostages-in-nigeria-describe-their-ordeal-during-captivity/Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:05:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/freed-hostages-in-nigeria-describe-their-ordeal-during-captivity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/us-senate-passes-sweeping-sanctions-targeting-russian-energy-revenues/US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:21:26 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/us-senate-passes-sweeping-sanctions-targeting-russian-energy-revenues/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/ivory-coast-celebrates-return-of-sacred-talking-drum-looted-by-france/Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:26:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/ivory-coast-celebrates-return-of-sacred-talking-drum-looted-by-france/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/more-than-300-children-have-died-from-ebola-since-start-of-drc-outbreak/More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:58:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/more-than-300-children-have-died-from-ebola-since-start-of-drc-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/police-dismantle-major-mediterranean-trafficking-network-europol-says/An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:32:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/police-dismantle-major-mediterranean-trafficking-network-europol-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/moroccan-rights-group-blames-rabat-and-madrid-as-ceuta-death-toll-hit-141/A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/moroccan-rights-group-blames-rabat-and-madrid-as-ceuta-death-toll-hit-141/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/cubans-forced-to-adapt-to-life-without-electricity-as-oil-blockade-drags-on/Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:05:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/cubans-forced-to-adapt-to-life-without-electricity-as-oil-blockade-drags-on/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/palestinians-in-gaza-remain-wary-as-israeli-strikes-ease/The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:43:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/palestinians-in-gaza-remain-wary-as-israeli-strikes-ease/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/kenyan-farmers-reject-cyanide-claims-after-15-elephants-die-in-amboseli/Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:29:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/kenyan-farmers-reject-cyanide-claims-after-15-elephants-die-in-amboseli/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/tunisia-tops-morocco-among-french-travellers-despite-booking-dip/Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:33:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/tunisia-tops-morocco-among-french-travellers-despite-booking-dip/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ghana-inflation-continues-to-ease-in-july-as-food-prices-fall/Ghana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:25:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ghana-inflation-continues-to-ease-in-july-as-food-prices-fall/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/spanish-enclave-of-ceuta-still-reeling-from-mass-influx-of-migrants/Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:57:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/spanish-enclave-of-ceuta-still-reeling-from-mass-influx-of-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/senegal-jails-three-tiktok-influencers-over-posts-criticising-president-faye/A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:39:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/senegal-jails-three-tiktok-influencers-over-posts-criticising-president-faye/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/lightweight-bamboo-wheelchairs-helping-kenyan-children-with-disabilities/The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:09:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/lightweight-bamboo-wheelchairs-helping-kenyan-children-with-disabilities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/meta-hit-with-record-942-million-penalty-over-child-safety-failures/Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:52:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/meta-hit-with-record-942-million-penalty-over-child-safety-failures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ivory-coast-cocoa-buyout-completed-authorities-say/Ivory Coast’s cocoa buyout operation has been completed, the country’s Coffee-Cocoa Council said in a statement on Thursday.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:44:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ivory-coast-cocoa-buyout-completed-authorities-say/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/reports-that-morocco-ready-to-cooperate-on-return-of-minors-from-ceuta/Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:41:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/reports-that-morocco-ready-to-cooperate-on-return-of-minors-from-ceuta/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ugandan-mps-vote-to-deploy-soldiers-to-gaza-peacekeeping-force/Uganda’s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:08:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/ugandan-mps-vote-to-deploy-soldiers-to-gaza-peacekeeping-force/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/fifa-chief-gets-backing-from-african-fooball-for-his-re-election-bid/The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:35:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/fifa-chief-gets-backing-from-african-fooball-for-his-re-election-bid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/drc-fear-of-catching-ebola-sees-use-of-hospital-health-services-drop/UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:29:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/07/drc-fear-of-catching-ebola-sees-use-of-hospital-health-services-drop/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/south-african-ballet-competition-inspires-a-new-generation-of-young-dancers/Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:47:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/south-african-ballet-competition-inspires-a-new-generation-of-young-dancers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/dr-congos-case-against-rwanda-moves-ahead-as-world-court-sets-timetable/The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:36:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/dr-congos-case-against-rwanda-moves-ahead-as-world-court-sets-timetable/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/talon-returns-to-frontline-politics-as-benins-first-senate-president/Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:45:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/talon-returns-to-frontline-politics-as-benins-first-senate-president/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/congo-isolates-200-river-boat-passengers-as-ebola-response-intensifies/The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:07:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/congo-isolates-200-river-boat-passengers-as-ebola-response-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/ghana-opposition-protests-over-claims-of-democracy-under-attack/Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:25:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/ghana-opposition-protests-over-claims-of-democracy-under-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/haiti-pushes-ahead-with-elections-despite-gang-violence/Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:14:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/haiti-pushes-ahead-with-elections-despite-gang-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/missing-persons-office-opens-in-ceuta-as-families-search-for-migrants-after-border-surge/The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/missing-persons-office-opens-in-ceuta-as-families-search-for-migrants-after-border-surge/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/mass-prison-escape-as-armed-clashes-rock-western-libya/A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:52:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/mass-prison-escape-as-armed-clashes-rock-western-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/south-african-factories-hit-by-migrant-worker-exodus/Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:48:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/south-african-factories-hit-by-migrant-worker-exodus/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/who-controls-africas-digital-voice-africanews-debates/As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:18:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/who-controls-africas-digital-voice-africanews-debates/