http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:45:23 +0000http://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/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/decoding-nigerias-crypto-shift-and-transforming-diaspora-cash-into-capital-business-africa/Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittances could move from family support to long-term investment.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:15:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/decoding-nigerias-crypto-shift-and-transforming-diaspora-cash-into-capital-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/women-in-el-obeid-testify-to-rape-during-sudan-conflict/Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:38:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/women-in-el-obeid-testify-to-rape-during-sudan-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/rising-lakes-in-kenya-force-communities-to-flee-as-wildlife-encounters-increase/The expanding lakes have also increased encounters between people and wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos are now appearing closer to homes and communities as their natural habitats disappear.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:20:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/rising-lakes-in-kenya-force-communities-to-flee-as-wildlife-encounters-increase/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/frontline-ebola-workers-in-dr-congo-threaten-to-quit-over-unpaid-salaries/Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:44:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/frontline-ebola-workers-in-dr-congo-threaten-to-quit-over-unpaid-salaries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/real-madrid-agree-deal-worth-up-to-140m-for-yan-diomande/rt5t45y54y54y54y54y54yy4yThu, 06 Aug 2026 11:21:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/real-madrid-agree-deal-worth-up-to-140m-for-yan-diomande/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/dr-congo-government-bans-export-of-copper-and-cobalt-concentrates/The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:37:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/dr-congo-government-bans-export-of-copper-and-cobalt-concentrates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/colo-colo-fans-give-world-cup-hero-vozinha-a-heros-welcome/Colo-Colo, who currently lead the Chilean Primera División by 12 points, could hand Vozinha his debut as early as Sunday away to Unión La Calera.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:02:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/colo-colo-fans-give-world-cup-hero-vozinha-a-heros-welcome/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/concern-mounts-in-cameroon-over-biyas-prolonged-absence/Paul Biya has been out of public view for 58 days, but for some residents like Mr. Njoya, who is trying to remain reassured, the silence does not pose a major threat to the country.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:51:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/concern-mounts-in-cameroon-over-biyas-prolonged-absence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/spains-ceuta-appeals-for-urgent-aid-with-unaccompanied-migrant-minors/Local officials are calling on the government to transfer the 1,100 children to mainland Spain.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:26:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/spains-ceuta-appeals-for-urgent-aid-with-unaccompanied-migrant-minors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/ebola-crisis-deepens-in-dr-congo-as-cases-surge-in-hotspots/This outbreak, caused by the **Bundibugyo virus**, has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading in Congo’s history.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:53:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/ebola-crisis-deepens-in-dr-congo-as-cases-surge-in-hotspots/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/fifa-backs-embattled-president-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:14:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/fifa-backs-embattled-president-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/uganda-football-star-david-owori-killed-in-suspected-robbery/Uganda is mourning the death of one of its national football players David Owori, who died after being attacked during an alleged robbery near his home in Kampala. The case has reignited concerns over violent crime in the East African country.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:02:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/uganda-football-star-david-owori-killed-in-suspected-robbery/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/nigeria-more-than-300-kidnapping-victims-rescued-in-major-operation/The presidency said 163 of them were abducted from Kwara State, while the 145 others were taken from Niger State.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:13:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/nigeria-more-than-300-kidnapping-victims-rescued-in-major-operation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/canal-to-broadcast-europes-top-football-club-games-to-sub-saharan-africa/The French television giant has acquired exclusive rights to the matches in all languages from mid-2027 to 2031.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:05:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/06/canal-to-broadcast-europes-top-football-club-games-to-sub-saharan-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/middle-east-hundreds-of-ships-remain-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:10:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/middle-east-hundreds-of-ships-remain-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/south-africa-government-pushes-for-continent-wide-talks-on-migration/As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:56:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/south-africa-government-pushes-for-continent-wide-talks-on-migration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/kenya-recent-elephant-deaths-thought-to-be-linked-to-pesticides/There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:38:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/kenya-recent-elephant-deaths-thought-to-be-linked-to-pesticides/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cameroon-president-biya-changes-communication-strategy-during-geneva-stay/It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:21:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cameroon-president-biya-changes-communication-strategy-during-geneva-stay/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/wfp-warns-powerful-el-nino-could-push-millions-into-hunger/The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:45:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/wfp-warns-powerful-el-nino-could-push-millions-into-hunger/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/turkey-mo-salah-touches-down-ahead-of-expected-move-to-trabzonspor/Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/turkey-mo-salah-touches-down-ahead-of-expected-move-to-trabzonspor/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/guinea-president-doumbouya-takes-family-holiday-to-greece/It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:11:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/guinea-president-doumbouya-takes-family-holiday-to-greece/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/long-stalled-dr-congo-prisoner-swap-gains-momentum/A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:02:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/long-stalled-dr-congo-prisoner-swap-gains-momentum/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/invasive-mosquito-sparks-malaria-fears-across-africa/A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:54:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/invasive-mosquito-sparks-malaria-fears-across-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-begins-new-chapter-at-colo-colo/Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:46:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-begins-new-chapter-at-colo-colo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/ceuta-on-edge-and-trying-to-recover-after-deadly-mass-migrant-crossings/Calm is slowly returning to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in just days. Spanish officials say most have now returned, but thousands remain, hoping to find work as residents continue to voice concerns over illegal migration.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:47:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/ceuta-on-edge-and-trying-to-recover-after-deadly-mass-migrant-crossings/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/drc-africa-cdc-sounds-alarm-as-congo-ebola-outbreak-turns-deadliest-yet/The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:26:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/drc-africa-cdc-sounds-alarm-as-congo-ebola-outbreak-turns-deadliest-yet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/pressure-mounts-on-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:39:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/pressure-mounts-on-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/nigerias-tinubu-approves-up-to-80-pay-rise-for-soldiers/Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/nigerias-tinubu-approves-up-to-80-pay-rise-for-soldiers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verdes-bubista-joins-moroccos-rs-berkane-after-world-cup-success/Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:06:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verdes-bubista-joins-moroccos-rs-berkane-after-world-cup-success/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/who-calls-for-more-support-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak/Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in IturiTue, 04 Aug 2026 21:22:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/who-calls-for-more-support-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/eu-ministers-condemn-foreign-information-interference-in-ceuta-crisis/French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/eu-ministers-condemn-foreign-information-interference-in-ceuta-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/supernatural-mini-series-possession-explores-legacy-of-colonialism/The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:46:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/supernatural-mini-series-possession-explores-legacy-of-colonialism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/thousands-attend-funeral-for-zimbabwe-family-murdered-in-britain/Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:33:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/thousands-attend-funeral-for-zimbabwe-family-murdered-in-britain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mayor-of-melilla-calls-on-morocco-to-establish-a-500-meter-wide-neutral-zone/Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting CeutaTue, 04 Aug 2026 16:14:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mayor-of-melilla-calls-on-morocco-to-establish-a-500-meter-wide-neutral-zone/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-swings-to-record-breaking-box-office-debut/Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-swings-to-record-breaking-box-office-debut/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/us-brokered-peace-efforts-for-sudan-encounter-new-obstacles/U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawaTue, 04 Aug 2026 15:02:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/us-brokered-peace-efforts-for-sudan-encounter-new-obstacles/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/aid-organisation-raises-alarm-about-paris-migrants-amid-heatwave/As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:52:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/aid-organisation-raises-alarm-about-paris-migrants-amid-heatwave/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/dr-congos-largest-ebola-treatment-centre-set-to-open-in-bunia/The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:28:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/dr-congos-largest-ebola-treatment-centre-set-to-open-in-bunia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/turkey-egypt-and-qatar-condemn-israeli-violations-of-gaza-strip-truce/They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:25:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/turkey-egypt-and-qatar-condemn-israeli-violations-of-gaza-strip-truce/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/heavy-rains-trigger-deadly-landslide-at-ethiopian-monastery-killing-14-worshippers/Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the dioceseTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:57:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/heavy-rains-trigger-deadly-landslide-at-ethiopian-monastery-killing-14-worshippers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/human-rights-group-warns-against-anti-migrant-harassment-in-south-africa/Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/human-rights-group-warns-against-anti-migrant-harassment-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/algeria-parts-ways-with-coach-vladimir-petkovic-after-world-cup/Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:33:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/algeria-parts-ways-with-coach-vladimir-petkovic-after-world-cup/