http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:03:08 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/african-students-win-global-prize-for-ai-education-system-without-internet/In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even smartphones. To tackle this challenge, students Happy Niyorurema and Mame Niang from Texas Christian University have developed a solution that delivers educational content over the phone.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:03:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Nathalie Wakam)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/african-students-win-global-prize-for-ai-education-system-without-internet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/african-manufacturers-warn-short-term-agoa-extension-offers-a-brief-respite/They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:27:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/african-manufacturers-warn-short-term-agoa-extension-offers-a-brief-respite/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/spain-floods-storm-leonardo-forces-4000-evacuations-in-andalusia/Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:10:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/spain-floods-storm-leonardo-forces-4000-evacuations-in-andalusia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/portugal-on-edge-as-storm-leonardo-triggers-new-flooding/Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/portugal-on-edge-as-storm-leonardo-triggers-new-flooding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/nigeria-kwara-state-massacre-survivors-terrorised-death-toll-at-162/Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent months. Residents in the area are terrorised following the massacre.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:45:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/nigeria-kwara-state-massacre-survivors-terrorised-death-toll-at-162/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/turkey-to-boost-its-anti-terrorism-support-to-somalia/The Horn of Africa nation has been battling al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, for more than a decade.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:03:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/turkey-to-boost-its-anti-terrorism-support-to-somalia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/republic-of-congo-president-declares-himself-candidate-for-elections/The Republic of Congo is set to vote for its next president on 12 and 15 March. Denis Sassou N'Guesso first became leader of the country in 1979, and then returned to power in 1997 after a five-year break due to war. He has been president ever since.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/republic-of-congo-president-declares-himself-candidate-for-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/britain-sanctions-six-over-atrocities-and-arms-support-in-sudan-war/Britain has imposed sanctions on six individuals accused of committing atrocities or fuelling Sudan’s brutal war through mercenaries and military supplies.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:09:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/britain-sanctions-six-over-atrocities-and-arms-support-in-sudan-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/experts-warn-famine-conditions-spreading-in-sudans-darfur-region/A global hunger monitoring group says acute malnutrition thresholds have been exceeded in two more towns.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:56:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/experts-warn-famine-conditions-spreading-in-sudans-darfur-region/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/nigerian-president-tinubu-deploys-army-following-kwara-state-massacre/Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kwara State after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country’s deadliest attacks in recent months.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:15:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/nigerian-president-tinubu-deploys-army-following-kwara-state-massacre/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/minneapolis-residents-sceptical-about-planned-withdrawal-of-some-ice-agents/President Donald Trump said 700 of the nearly 3,000 immigration officers would be pulled out of the state.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:46:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/minneapolis-residents-sceptical-about-planned-withdrawal-of-some-ice-agents/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/china-to-import-some-south-african-products-duty-free/China will allow duty-free imports of some South African products under a deal being finalised as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets, the trade ministry said Thursday. China is South Africa's biggest trade partner by country, followed by the United States.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:08:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/china-to-import-some-south-african-products-duty-free/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/why-africas-truth-is-falling-behind-in-the-digital-race-africanews-debates/In a world where a shared post can trigger a national crisis in minutes, yesterday’s Africanews Debate tackled the continent’s most urgent question: Why does misinformation spread faster than the truth?Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:13:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/why-africas-truth-is-falling-behind-in-the-digital-race-africanews-debates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/from-stage-to-flame-snoop-dogg-joins-olympic-torch-relay/Snoop Dogg drew a crowd on Wednesday as the music superstar took part in the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics torch relayThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:21:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/from-stage-to-flame-snoop-dogg-joins-olympic-torch-relay/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/cameroon-equatorial-guinea-sign-agreement-for-cross-border-gas-project/The neighbouring nations want to cooperate economically by extracting LNG (liquid natural gas) from the Yoyo-Yolanda gas field, which straddles the two countries.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:15:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/cameroon-equatorial-guinea-sign-agreement-for-cross-border-gas-project/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/un-warns-islamic-state-threat-growing-situation-urgent-in-west-africa-sahel/Acting Undersecretary-General of the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexandre Zouev told the Security Council on Wednesday that the threat posed by the Islamic State group has increased steadily and remains multipolar and increasingly complexThu, 05 Feb 2026 10:58:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/un-warns-islamic-state-threat-growing-situation-urgent-in-west-africa-sahel/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/ghana-and-zambia-sign-visa-free-travel-agreement/Ghana and Zambia have agreed to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, marking a major step toward closer regional integration and easier cross-border movement.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:39:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/ghana-and-zambia-sign-visa-free-travel-agreement/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/us-and-iran-reopen-nuclear-talks-despite-deep-divisions-and-military-threats/Iran and the US are set to return to the negotiating table for Nuclear talks on Friday. The White House has since confirmed the discussions, easing uncertainty that had surrounded the talks.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:39:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/us-and-iran-reopen-nuclear-talks-despite-deep-divisions-and-military-threats/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/olympians-turn-runway-models-as-ioc-unveils-teams-uniforms/Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:41:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/olympians-turn-runway-models-as-ioc-unveils-teams-uniforms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/education-emerges-as-africas-top-priority-at-world-government-summit/Education has emerged as the primary driver of Africa’s transformation, according to discussions held at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The issue has taken on new urgency as demographic projections show that by 2050, nearly half of Africa’s population will be under the age of 25.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:38:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/education-emerges-as-africas-top-priority-at-world-government-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/ngolo-kante-completes-move-to-turkeys-fenerbahce/France midfielder N'Golo Kante arrived on Wednesday night in Istanbul to join Fenerbahce, leaving Al-Ittihad and Saudi Arabia and aiming to further his claim for a place in France's World Cup finals squadThu, 05 Feb 2026 09:37:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/ngolo-kante-completes-move-to-turkeys-fenerbahce/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-as-capital-battles-power-cuts-and-cold/Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:52:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-as-capital-battles-power-cuts-and-cold/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/moroccan-security-forces-carry-out-evacuations-as-floods-hit-north/More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern Morocco due to severe weather and heavy rainfall affecting several provinces, the interior ministry saidThu, 05 Feb 2026 07:55:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/moroccan-security-forces-carry-out-evacuations-as-floods-hit-north/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/spain-on-red-alert-as-storm-leonardo-unleashes-torrential-rain-and-floods/Storm Leonardo batters southern Spain, flooding Grazalema, forcing evacuations and school closures as red alerts and flash flood fears persist.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:10:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/spain-on-red-alert-as-storm-leonardo-unleashes-torrential-rain-and-floods/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/rising-rivers-and-deadly-floods-slam-portugal-as-storm-leonardo-hits/Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:53:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/rising-rivers-and-deadly-floods-slam-portugal-as-storm-leonardo-hits/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/egypts-sisi-turkeys-erdogan-discuss-gaza-iran-in-cairo/Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new partnership deals and signalling a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan and GazaThu, 05 Feb 2026 06:23:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/05/egypts-sisi-turkeys-erdogan-discuss-gaza-iran-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/kenyan-president-announces-tax-relief-measures-to-ease-cost-of-living/The proposed tax change aims to boost disposable income, support the middle class, and stimulate economic growth.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:59:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/kenyan-president-announces-tax-relief-measures-to-ease-cost-of-living/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/governance-integrity-and-youth-african-leaders-set-agenda-in-dubai/At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Botswana’s president urged young Africans to remain on the continent and turn their ideas into economic success, while calling for more transparent and accountable governance to ensure that growth benefits all.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:03:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Nathalie Wakam)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/governance-integrity-and-youth-african-leaders-set-agenda-in-dubai/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/niger-military-government-to-sue-french-uranium-giant-over-environment/It claims Orano is storing 400 barrels of radioactive material at a site near Arlit in the north of the country.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:55:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/niger-military-government-to-sue-french-uranium-giant-over-environment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/morocco-orders-mass-evacuations-as-flood-risk-soars/Flood risks are increasing due to heavy rainfall, swollen rivers and additional water being released from full dams. The number of people evacuated by the authorities has reached 108,432, according to the Interior Ministry.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:32:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/morocco-orders-mass-evacuations-as-flood-risk-soars/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/snoop-dogg-surprises-italy-by-joining-olympic-torch-relay-in-gallarate/Snoop Dogg delighted crowds in northern Italy on 4 February as he joined the Olympic torch relay in Gallarate, near Milan, jogging, dancing and waving to locals along the route.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:20:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/snoop-dogg-surprises-italy-by-joining-olympic-torch-relay-in-gallarate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/libyan-prosecutors-launch-probe-into-killing-of-seif-al-islam-gadhafi/The public prosecutor's office said forensic experts had been dispatched to Zintan in northwest Libya, where he was shot dead, adding that efforts were underway to identify suspects.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:50:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/libyan-prosecutors-launch-probe-into-killing-of-seif-al-islam-gadhafi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/moroccan-football-federation-to-appeal-caf-sanctions-imposed-after-afcon-final/It has criticised them as disproportionate to the "seriousness and gravity" of the incidents during the 18 January match.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:42:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/moroccan-football-federation-to-appeal-caf-sanctions-imposed-after-afcon-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/leader-of-south-africas-second-largest-party-says-he-will-not-stand-for-re-election/DA leader John Steenhuisen's decision comes ahead of local government elections due later this year.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:41:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/leader-of-south-africas-second-largest-party-says-he-will-not-stand-for-re-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/ghana-consumer-inflation-sinks-to-five-year-low/Ghana's consumer inflation slowed further to 3.8% in January, extending a 13-month disinflation streak, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:03:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/ghana-consumer-inflation-sinks-to-five-year-low/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/spain-reels-as-storm-leonardo-batters-andalucia-with-floods-and-mass-evacuations/Spain woke up to flooding across Andalucía on Wednesday as Storm Leonardo dumped heavy rain on the region.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:23:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/spain-reels-as-storm-leonardo-batters-andalucia-with-floods-and-mass-evacuations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/us-president-donald-trump-signs-short-term-extension-of-agoa/Trump on Tuesday signed into law an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, but the extension is short-term and lasts only until December 31.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:15:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/us-president-donald-trump-signs-short-term-extension-of-agoa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/death-toll-in-attack-by-gunmen-in-nigeria-rises-to-at-least-160/The strike late Tuesday in Kwara state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called "terrorist elements".Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:54:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/death-toll-in-attack-by-gunmen-in-nigeria-rises-to-at-least-160/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/more-french-citizens-name-in-latest-epstein-files-release-by-us-justice-department/Names mentioned in the new tranche of documents suggest Epstein's network in France was more extensive than previously thought.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:01:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/more-french-citizens-name-in-latest-epstein-files-release-by-us-justice-department/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/severe-weather-triggers-flooding-power-outages-and-road-closures-across-portugal/Storm Leonardo swept across Portugal on Wednesday, flooding towns and battering the coast with strong winds.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:35:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/severe-weather-triggers-flooding-power-outages-and-road-closures-across-portugal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/afcm23-rebels-claim-responsability-for-drone-attack-on-kisangani-airport/In a statement, rebel spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed the AFC/M23 “carried out the destruction of a military command centre" located at Kisangani Bangoka International Airport.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:48:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/afcm23-rebels-claim-responsability-for-drone-attack-on-kisangani-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/washington-confirms-deployment-of-small-team-of-us-forces-to-nigeria/The United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria, Washington confirmed on Tuesday.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:59:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/washington-confirms-deployment-of-small-team-of-us-forces-to-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/somali-mothers-strenghten-minneapolis-community-with-traditional-tea/Nasro Hassen and her group of Somali mothers hand out tea to people on the streets of Minneapolis who monitor for Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in subfreezing temperatures.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:28:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/somali-mothers-strenghten-minneapolis-community-with-traditional-tea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/2026-world-governments-summit-can-africas-next-decade-work-for-its-young-people/African leaders at the World Governments Summit in Dubai will take part on Wednesday in a panel discussion on a key issue for African youth: Can the next 10 years be the continent's decade?Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:38:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/2026-world-governments-summit-can-africas-next-decade-work-for-its-young-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/lagos-state-assembly-orders-pause-in-makoko-demolitions-after-protests/Lawmakers in Lagos have ordered an immediate stop to ongoing demolitions in the Makoko waterfront community following resident protests and petitions.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:55:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/lagos-state-assembly-orders-pause-in-makoko-demolitions-after-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/gaza-residents-return-to-khan-younis-after-rafah-reopens/Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:48:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/gaza-residents-return-to-khan-younis-after-rafah-reopens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/mark-rutte-visits-damaged-kyiv-energy-site-as-russia-steps-up-attacks/During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:29:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/mark-rutte-visits-damaged-kyiv-energy-site-as-russia-steps-up-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/appeal-trial-of-accused-franco-rwandan-genocidaire-opens-in-paris/The appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opened at the Paris Court of Assize on Tuesday.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:50:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/appeal-trial-of-accused-franco-rwandan-genocidaire-opens-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/son-of-moammar-gadhafi-seif-al-islam-gadhafi-killed-in-libya/Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya ’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:19:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/04/son-of-moammar-gadhafi-seif-al-islam-gadhafi-killed-in-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/03/world-governments-summit-2026-in-dubai-focuses-on-the-future/The gathering brings together heads of state, ministers, experts, and entrepreneurs to discuss new models of governance.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:07:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/03/world-governments-summit-2026-in-dubai-focuses-on-the-future/