http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:28:05 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/wall-street-falls-oil-surges-after-trump-threatens-more-attacks-on-iran/Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:28:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/wall-street-falls-oil-surges-after-trump-threatens-more-attacks-on-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins/Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:07:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:13:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/president-putin-holds-talks-with-egyptian-foreign-minister-abdelatty-in-moscow/Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks in Moscow with Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, focusing on the war in the Middle East and economic cooperation.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:07:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/president-putin-holds-talks-with-egyptian-foreign-minister-abdelatty-in-moscow/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/fally-ipupa-marks-20-years-of-solo-career-with-historic-stade-de-france-show-interview/Fally Ipupa is celebrating 20 years of his solo career. For the occasion, he is releasing his eighth studio album, “XX", and inviting all music lovers to a major two-day celebration at the Stade de France on May 2 and 3.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:58:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Bridget UGWE)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/fally-ipupa-marks-20-years-of-solo-career-with-historic-stade-de-france-show-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/uganda-four-children-killed-in-knife-attack-at-kampala-kindergarten/The male suspect gained access to the daycare facility by posing as a parent, according to local media. Police said the four children killed were aged bewteen two and three.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/uganda-four-children-killed-in-knife-attack-at-kampala-kindergarten/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/pope-calls-for-unity-during-holy-thursday-mass-amid-global-tensions/Pope Leo XIV led the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to speak against the abuse of power and the drive for domination.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/pope-calls-for-unity-during-holy-thursday-mass-amid-global-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/more-than-40-countries-hold-talks-on-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:06:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/more-than-40-countries-hold-talks-on-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/nigeria-bola-tinubu-expected-in-jos-after-deadly-gun-attack-and-mob-violence/Mob violence erupted on Wednesday in Jos, in north-central Nigeria, after a gun attack on a bar killed over 30 people during the weekend.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/nigeria-bola-tinubu-expected-in-jos-after-deadly-gun-attack-and-mob-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians/Burundi’s army has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed and 57 others wounded after explosions tore through a military arsenal in Bujumbura earlier this week. Three soldiers were also reported among the injured, though no military deaths have been disclosed.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:44:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/drc-launches-first-census-in-40-years-with-30m-unfpa-backing-interview/The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its first national census in over 40 years, a move UN officials say could reshape development planning across the vast central African nation.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:56:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/drc-launches-first-census-in-40-years-with-30m-unfpa-backing-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/armenias-unique-salt-mine-asthma-clinic-faces-closure-as-funds-dry-up/Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:35:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/armenias-unique-salt-mine-asthma-clinic-faces-closure-as-funds-dry-up/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/guinea-bissau-civil-society-activist-vigario-luis-balanta-found-dead/Vigário Luís Balanta's body was found in the Ndam area, about 30 kilometres from the capital Bissau, according to local media. The 35-year-old activist was a vocal critic of Guinea-Bissau's military junta.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/guinea-bissau-civil-society-activist-vigario-luis-balanta-found-dead/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/kenyas-greenland-girls-school-offers-teenage-mothers-a-second-chance-at-education/In Kenya, Greenland Girls School in Kajiado County is breaking new ground by providing education to teenage mothers, many of whom bring their children with them to the boarding school.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/kenyas-greenland-girls-school-offers-teenage-mothers-a-second-chance-at-education/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/un-appoints-former-haiti-pm-garry-conille-as-resident-coordinator-in-kenya/Garry Conille served as prime minister of Haiti twice. His second term, in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a UN-backed force designed to help Haiti restore security amid acute gang violence.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:11:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/un-appoints-former-haiti-pm-garry-conille-as-resident-coordinator-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/lebanon-hit-by-fresh-israeli-raid-and-hezbollah-response/Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:48:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/lebanon-hit-by-fresh-israeli-raid-and-hezbollah-response/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/mozambique-clears-imf-debt-early/Mozambique has fully repaid its debt to the International Monetary Fund, clearing more than 630 million dollars ahead of schedule.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:43:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/mozambique-clears-imf-debt-early/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/chakwera-warns-fighting-corruption-comes-at-a-cost-interview/“The fight you engage in fights back”: Malawi’s former president Chakwera on power, corruption and political realityThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:33:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/chakwera-warns-fighting-corruption-comes-at-a-cost-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/trump-says-us-close-to-completing-iran-mission-vows-intensified-strikes/The remarks come amid continued uncertainty over the direction of the conflict, with Trump signaling both a possible endgame within weeks and further escalation through intensified strikes.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:01:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/trump-says-us-close-to-completing-iran-mission-vows-intensified-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/astronauts-begin-nasa-lunar-mission-after-climactic-blast-off/Four astronauts have blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket, beginning a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:51:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/astronauts-begin-nasa-lunar-mission-after-climactic-blast-off/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/powerful-74-quake-hits-indonesias-molucca-sea-tsunami-alert-lifted/Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:50:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/powerful-74-quake-hits-indonesias-molucca-sea-tsunami-alert-lifted/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/watch-nasas-artemis-ii-rocket-launches-on-historic-moon-mission/A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:10:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/watch-nasas-artemis-ii-rocket-launches-on-historic-moon-mission/http://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/