http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:54:20 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/zimbabwe-probes-helicopter-crash-that-killed-tycoon-chivayo/Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBCThu, 01 Oct 2026 15:54:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/zimbabwe-probes-helicopter-crash-that-killed-tycoon-chivayo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/algeria-adopts-law-imposing-death-penalty-on-forest-arsonists/Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/algeria-adopts-law-imposing-death-penalty-on-forest-arsonists/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/amnesty-accuses-morocco-of-spying-on-activists-and-journalists/In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:39:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/amnesty-accuses-morocco-of-spying-on-activists-and-journalists/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/east-african-countries-are-racing-to-finish-preparations-ahead-of-afcon-2027/With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:12:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/east-african-countries-are-racing-to-finish-preparations-ahead-of-afcon-2027/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/mass-funeral-held-in-gaza-city-after-105-bodies-recovered-from-rubble/Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/mass-funeral-held-in-gaza-city-after-105-bodies-recovered-from-rubble/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/oil-prices-rise-on-stalled-us-iran-talks-and-restrained-fuel-markets/Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:36:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/oil-prices-rise-on-stalled-us-iran-talks-and-restrained-fuel-markets/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/nigerias-president-hails-economic-reforms-ahead-of-bid-for-reelection/President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the cornerThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:47:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/nigerias-president-hails-economic-reforms-ahead-of-bid-for-reelection/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/burkina-fasos-military-leaders-mark-four-years-in-power/People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:56:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/burkina-fasos-military-leaders-mark-four-years-in-power/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/ethiopia-federal-forces-advance-in-tigray-as-52-civilians-reported-killed/The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:11:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/ethiopia-federal-forces-advance-in-tigray-as-52-civilians-reported-killed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/botswana-under-fire-after-authorising-elephant-killing-for-independence-celebrations/The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:51:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/botswana-under-fire-after-authorising-elephant-killing-for-independence-celebrations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/football-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-training-camp-amid-reported-rift-with-coach/His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:09:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/football-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-training-camp-amid-reported-rift-with-coach/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/thirteen-sentenced-to-jail-in-france-over-deadly-channel-migrant-boat-sinking/Thirteen people were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for organising the crossing of a small boat through the English Channel in November 2021. A total of 31 migrants died when the ship sank.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:42:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/thirteen-sentenced-to-jail-in-france-over-deadly-channel-migrant-boat-sinking/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/netanyahu-praises-passengers-who-helped-avert-disaster-on-israel-bound-flight/Netanyahu said he had met the Israeli passenger, whom he described as acting with extraordinary courage.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:45:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/netanyahu-praises-passengers-who-helped-avert-disaster-on-israel-bound-flight/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/mali-more-than-2400-schools-remain-closed-as-insecurity-disrupts-new-school-year/The government has made education a priority, but the security situation remains a major obstacle to reopening schools in affected areas.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:06:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/mali-more-than-2400-schools-remain-closed-as-insecurity-disrupts-new-school-year/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/pix-of-the-day-1-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the worldThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:21:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/pix-of-the-day-1-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/ethiopian-airlines-signs-deal-to-buy-10-boeing-cargo-planes/State-owned company Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing cargo aircraft, with an option to acquire eight more, in an effort to increase its cargo services.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:14:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/ethiopian-airlines-signs-deal-to-buy-10-boeing-cargo-planes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/zimbabwe-businessman-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife-killed-in-helicopter-crash/Police confirmed in a short statement on X that the helicopter was carrying six occupants but could not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:41:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/zimbabwe-businessman-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife-killed-in-helicopter-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/africa-solid-growth-amid-investment-challenges-business-africa/Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:15:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Yasmina El Abbasy)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/africa-solid-growth-amid-investment-challenges-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/drc-death-of-local-official-highlights-tensions-around-ebola-response/Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:05:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/01/drc-death-of-local-official-highlights-tensions-around-ebola-response/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/passengers-of-diverted-flydubai-flight-land-in-israel/Passengers on a FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, describing the ordeal as “very terrifying”Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:42:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/passengers-of-diverted-flydubai-flight-land-in-israel/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/no-backing-down-safrican-anti-migrant-protesters-vow-to-keep-marching/South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the countryWed, 30 Sep 2026 19:18:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/no-backing-down-safrican-anti-migrant-protesters-vow-to-keep-marching/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/tunisia-president-softens-fake-news-decree-after-criticism-by-rights-groups/Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:14:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/tunisia-president-softens-fake-news-decree-after-criticism-by-rights-groups/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/three-european-lawmakers-say-humanitarian-situation-in-ceuta-is-grim/Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:41:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/three-european-lawmakers-say-humanitarian-situation-in-ceuta-is-grim/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/pix-of-the-day-30-september-2026-across-the-world/Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:45:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/pix-of-the-day-30-september-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/flydubai-says-investigating-mid-air-pilot-fight-as-israel-alleges-terror-plot/A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Israel's prime minister claimedWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:37:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/flydubai-says-investigating-mid-air-pilot-fight-as-israel-alleges-terror-plot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/iata-says-african-air-cargo-capacity-rose-by-14-per-cent-in-august/The world airline body said this significantly outpaced the 3 per cent growth in cargo demand across the region.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:23:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/iata-says-african-air-cargo-capacity-rose-by-14-per-cent-in-august/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/hundreds-of-south-africans-protest-against-undocumented-immigrants-in-durban/Anti-migrant group March and March staged demonstrations against illegal immigration across several South African provinces on Wednesday. The movement had set the date of September 30 as a deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:36:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/hundreds-of-south-africans-protest-against-undocumented-immigrants-in-durban/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/sao-tome-and-principes-main-opposition-party-wins-most-seats-in-polls/The Liberation Movement of São Tomé and Príncipe failed however to win an outright majority, setting the stage for talks on a coalition government.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:27:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/sao-tome-and-principes-main-opposition-party-wins-most-seats-in-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/rescuers-pull-migrants-from-deadly-shipwreck-off-tunisian-coast/At least two people, one of them a child, died and six went missing after a dramatic shipwreck off the Tunisian coast, near the Gulf of Gabes, according to the European non-profit humanitarian organisation Sea-Watch on TuesdayWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:09:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/rescuers-pull-migrants-from-deadly-shipwreck-off-tunisian-coast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-dialogue-in-ethiopia-amid-renewed-fighting-in-tigray/In his address in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV called on all parties involved in the latest episode of violence in northern Ethiopia to engage in dialogue.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:28:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-dialogue-in-ethiopia-amid-renewed-fighting-in-tigray/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/dangotes-16bn-kenya-refinery-new-chapter-for-africa/Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey"Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:36:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/dangotes-16bn-kenya-refinery-new-chapter-for-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/un-experts-say-food-waste-is-driving-up-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions/The UN Environment Programme says food loss and waste generate an estimated 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/un-experts-say-food-waste-is-driving-up-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/nigerian-dancer-eyes-world-record-after-seven-day-marathon/Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced non-stop for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds between September 22 and 29, in an attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:41:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/nigerian-dancer-eyes-world-record-after-seven-day-marathon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/burundi-agrees-to-accept-third-country-us-deportees/A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:10:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/burundi-agrees-to-accept-third-country-us-deportees/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/president-mnangagwa-highlights-economic-gains-warns-of-drought-risk-in-zimbabwe/He attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:23:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/president-mnangagwa-highlights-economic-gains-warns-of-drought-risk-in-zimbabwe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/south-africas-ramaphosa-announces-measures-against-gender-based-violence/After a recent spate of femicides shocked South Africa, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action to better protect women.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:28:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/south-africas-ramaphosa-announces-measures-against-gender-based-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/libyan-teachers-extend-strike-over-pay-and-working-conditions/Public school teachers in Libya are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, with demonstrations held in Tripoli for a third consecutive week.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:57:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/libyan-teachers-extend-strike-over-pay-and-working-conditions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/moroccos-first-woman-premier-pledges-to-meet-citizens-expectations/El Mansouri's cabinet will have to tackle several pressing issues including unemployment and living costs, as well as persistent social disparities particularly weighing on young people.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/moroccos-first-woman-premier-pledges-to-meet-citizens-expectations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/burkina-faso-opens-first-gold-refinery-in-push-for-economic-independence/Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:20:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/burkina-faso-opens-first-gold-refinery-in-push-for-economic-independence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/moroccos-king-appoints-the-countrys-first-ever-female-prime-minister/Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been the mayor of Marrakesh for a number of years and also served as a minister in the previous coalition government.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:58:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/moroccos-king-appoints-the-countrys-first-ever-female-prime-minister/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/multiple-reports-claim-netanyahu-was-warned-ahead-of-hamas-2023-attack/Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:14:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/multiple-reports-claim-netanyahu-was-warned-ahead-of-hamas-2023-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/congolese-politician-beaten-to-death-after-promoting-ebola-awareness/A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:31:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/congolese-politician-beaten-to-death-after-promoting-ebola-awareness/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/nearly-two-years-after-the-fall-of-assad-syrian-children-return-to-school-amid-ruins/Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:25:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/nearly-two-years-after-the-fall-of-assad-syrian-children-return-to-school-amid-ruins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/ghanas-free-speech-debate-where-should-the-law-draw-the-line/Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:15:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/ghanas-free-speech-debate-where-should-the-law-draw-the-line/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/nigerian-oil-tycoon-dangote-says-africa-will-be-mostly-fuel-self-sufficient-by-2030/Oil tycoon Aliko Dangote says he believes the continent will will largely supply its own refined fuel needs by 2030.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:14:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/nigerian-oil-tycoon-dangote-says-africa-will-be-mostly-fuel-self-sufficient-by-2030/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/pope-wraps-up-four-day-visit-to-france-with-call-for-european-peace-and-unity/Speaking at an interfaith meeting in Metz, he urged religious leaders to foster a path to friendship, peace, and brotherhood.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:35:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/pope-wraps-up-four-day-visit-to-france-with-call-for-european-peace-and-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/south-africa-competition-between-criminal-networks-fuelling-mass-shootings-analysts-say/Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:26:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/south-africa-competition-between-criminal-networks-fuelling-mass-shootings-analysts-say/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/morocco-detains-tangier-mayor-over-alleged-electoral-fraud/The mayor of Tangier, Mounir Limouri, was placed in police custody on Monday over alleged electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:56:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/morocco-detains-tangier-mayor-over-alleged-electoral-fraud/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/fifa-accuses-uefa-of-harassing-infantino-ahead-of-presidential-election/FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:34:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/fifa-accuses-uefa-of-harassing-infantino-ahead-of-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/cameroon-families-demand-justice-as-femicide-rate-continues-to-rise/Anger is growing in Cameroon over rising gender-based violence that has seen at least 56 women killed since the start of the year. In response to the outcry, a bill to make femicide a separate crime from murder will be considered during parliament's November session.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:02:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/29/cameroon-families-demand-justice-as-femicide-rate-continues-to-rise/