http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:18:47 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/cameroon-minister-dismisses-opposition-victory-claim-as-electoral-disruption/Cameroon's Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has rejected opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary's claim of victory and accused him of trying to disrupt the electoral process.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:14:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/cameroon-minister-dismisses-opposition-victory-claim-as-electoral-disruption/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/senegal-south-africa-and-ivory-coast-qualify-for-2026-world-cup/It was a massive night in African World Cup qualifying and three giants rose to the occasion.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:18:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/senegal-south-africa-and-ivory-coast-qualify-for-2026-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/raila-odinga-former-prime-minister-of-kenya-dies-in-kerala/Raila Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister, dies at Ayurvedic hospital in Kerala at 80 after cardiac failureWed, 15 Oct 2025 07:40:25 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/raila-odinga-former-prime-minister-of-kenya-dies-in-kerala/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/us-ghana-deportation-deal-faces-lawsuit-after-new-arrivals/A group of 14 people have become the latest West Africans deported from the U.S. to Ghana under an accord between the countries, said a lawyer whose group filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block the arrangement.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:28:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/us-ghana-deportation-deal-faces-lawsuit-after-new-arrivals/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/morocco-expands-aerospace-sector-with-new-safran-engine-plant/Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan attended on Monday the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new aircraft engine complex by France’s Safran Group in Nouaceur, near Casablanca.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:06:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/15/morocco-expands-aerospace-sector-with-new-safran-engine-plant/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/family-of-murdered-kenyan-woman-demands-extradition-of-former-british-soldier/Agnès Wanjiru was killed in 2012 after a night out with British soldiers. Her niece met with the UK Defence Secretary on Tuesday to demand the extradition of a former British soldier.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:51:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/family-of-murdered-kenyan-woman-demands-extradition-of-former-british-soldier/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-military-declares-takeover-following-presidents-impeachment/In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:51:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-military-declares-takeover-following-presidents-impeachment/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/south-africas-health-minister-hails-planned-rollout-of-new-hiv-prevention-jab/Aaron Motsoaledi warned, however, that initial distribution of the drug would be limited to nearly half a million people.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:51:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/south-africas-health-minister-hails-planned-rollout-of-new-hiv-prevention-jab/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-urges-italy-to-remain-open-to-migrants/The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:28:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-urges-italy-to-remain-open-to-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/tens-of-thousands-join-national-strike-in-belgium-over-welfare-cuts/Belgian police used a water cannon to clear thousands of protesters in Brussels on Tuesday as trade unions called a national strike over austerity measures.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:10:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/tens-of-thousands-join-national-strike-in-belgium-over-welfare-cuts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/released-palestinian-prisoners-speak-out-about-conditions-in-israeli-jails/Nearly 2,000 people, including about 1,700 seized from Gaza and held without charge, were set free on Monday.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:59:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/released-palestinian-prisoners-speak-out-about-conditions-in-israeli-jails/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/instagram-to-restrict-teens-to-pg-13-content-by-default/Teens on Instagram will be limited to viewing PG-13-rated content by default and will not be able to change their settings without parental permission, Meta announced Tuesday.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:50:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/instagram-to-restrict-teens-to-pg-13-content-by-default/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/chinas-xi-jinping-and-ghanas-john-dramani-mahama-pledge-further-bilateral-relations/The two heads of state met in Beijing on the sidelines of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:36:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/chinas-xi-jinping-and-ghanas-john-dramani-mahama-pledge-further-bilateral-relations/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/hundreds-of-indigenous-protesters-call-for-land-recognition-in-brazils-capital/About 200 members of Indigenous communities marched in Brasília on Monday, carrying a giant symbolic decree and a five-meter inflatable pen to urge President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to sign the demarcation of 104 pending Indigenous lands before COP30.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:26:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/hundreds-of-indigenous-protesters-call-for-land-recognition-in-brazils-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/macron-urges-respect-for-madagascars-constitutional-order-amid-crisis-concerns/French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed deep concern over the political crisis in Madagascar but stopped short of confirming reports that the country’s president was evacuated with French assistance.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:06:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/macron-urges-respect-for-madagascars-constitutional-order-amid-crisis-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/moroccos-gen-z-protesters-call-for-peaceful-sit-ins-on-saturday/The movement is hoping to further push their demands for government to reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:38:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/moroccos-gen-z-protesters-call-for-peaceful-sit-ins-on-saturday/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/kenyan-guard-killed-in-attack-outside-presidential-office/Kenyan police have been granted 14 days to hold the suspect, who will undergo a mental health assessment.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:09:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/kenyan-guard-killed-in-attack-outside-presidential-office/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-makes-history-qualifies-for-first-ever-fifa-world-cup/Cape Verde has achieved the unthinkable. In a night of unforgettable celebrations at Estádio Nacional, the island nation defeated Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:06:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-makes-history-qualifies-for-first-ever-fifa-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascars-president-dissolves-national-assembly-sparking-anger-among-protesters/Youth expressed their disappointment after the presidency announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament on Tuesday.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:22:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascars-president-dissolves-national-assembly-sparking-anger-among-protesters/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/global-shipping-nations-consider-historic-climate-deal-amid-us-opposition/The world’s largest maritime nations are gathering in London this week in a bid to strike a historic climate deal that could reshape the global shipping industry.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:17:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/global-shipping-nations-consider-historic-climate-deal-amid-us-opposition/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascars-president-dissolves-parliament-escalating-the-crisis/The move also pre-empts a planned opposition-led vote to Andre Rajoelina out of office over the country's spiralling political crisis.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:07:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascars-president-dissolves-parliament-escalating-the-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/freed-palestinian-prisoners-return-home-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/Freed Palestinian prisoners arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday as part of the ceasefire and prisoner-hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:55:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/freed-palestinian-prisoners-return-home-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/freed-hostages-reunite-with-families-in-tel-aviv-after-two-years-in-captivity/Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:31:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/freed-hostages-reunite-with-families-in-tel-aviv-after-two-years-in-captivity/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cameroon-opposition-candidate-tchiroma-claims-victory-in-presidential-election/Cameroon's opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory early Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, to concede.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:26:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cameroon-opposition-candidate-tchiroma-claims-victory-in-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-qualifies-for-the-world-cup-for-the-first-time-after-beating-eswatini/Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:15:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-qualifies-for-the-world-cup-for-the-first-time-after-beating-eswatini/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-president-rajoelina-flees-amid-military-backed-protests/Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national televisionTue, 14 Oct 2025 08:19:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-president-rajoelina-flees-amid-military-backed-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/un-says-the-drc-rwanda-peace-deal-is-not-being-respected/The UN now says that the peace deal is not being respected. They have further warned of a dire humanitarian situation in the Congo due to the ongoing conflict.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:32:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/un-says-the-drc-rwanda-peace-deal-is-not-being-respected/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/egypt-trump-urges-world-leaders-to-seize-momentum-for-peace-at-gaza-peace-summit/The US president signed a document that he says lays the groundwork for Gaza's future.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:27:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/egypt-trump-urges-world-leaders-to-seize-momentum-for-peace-at-gaza-peace-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/trump-lauds-historic-dawn-of-a-new-middle-east-as-20-israeli-hostages-freed/The US president spoke in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, after Hamas handed over the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/trump-lauds-historic-dawn-of-a-new-middle-east-as-20-israeli-hostages-freed/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/tunisia-wraps-up-world-cup-qualifying-with-3-0-win-against-namibia/With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:03:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/tunisia-wraps-up-world-cup-qualifying-with-3-0-win-against-namibia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascar-wins-third-edition-of-our-generation-junior-song-contest-in-russia/The final of the contest's third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:54:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascar-wins-third-edition-of-our-generation-junior-song-contest-in-russia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascars-president-andry-rajoelina-reportedly-flees-country-as-military-unit-joins-prot/After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:28:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascars-president-andry-rajoelina-reportedly-flees-country-as-military-unit-joins-prot/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/living-with-lions-encounters-with-wild-animals-on-the-rise-near-nairobi-national-park/For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, pets – and sometimes even humans.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:53:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/living-with-lions-encounters-with-wild-animals-on-the-rise-near-nairobi-national-park/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/timbuktu-marks-700-years-of-iconic-mosque-with-community-celebration-and-restoration/In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by Emperor Mansa Musa, marks its 700th anniversary.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:45:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/timbuktu-marks-700-years-of-iconic-mosque-with-community-celebration-and-restoration/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/venezuelans-in-colombia-call-for-release-of-political-prisoners/Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:28:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/venezuelans-in-colombia-call-for-release-of-political-prisoners/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/palestinians-welcome-home-prisoners-freed-under-israel-exchange-deal/Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:19:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/palestinians-welcome-home-prisoners-freed-under-israel-exchange-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/tunisia-a-new-exhibition-highlights-italian-influence-on-tunisian-architecture/The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:31:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/tunisia-a-new-exhibition-highlights-italian-influence-on-tunisian-architecture/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/us-and-egyptian-presidents-to-chair-a-summit-for-peace/U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:11:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/us-and-egyptian-presidents-to-chair-a-summit-for-peace/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/mali-slaps-visa-bond-on-us-travelers-in-retaliation/The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:08:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/mali-slaps-visa-bond-on-us-travelers-in-retaliation/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/thousands-gather-at-fatima-shrine-for-final-pilgrimage-of-the-year/Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:08:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/thousands-gather-at-fatima-shrine-for-final-pilgrimage-of-the-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/heavy-rain-causes-major-flood-damage-in-moroccos-nador-province/Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:12:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/heavy-rain-causes-major-flood-damage-in-moroccos-nador-province/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/ethiopia-one-womans-mission-to-protect-addis-ababas-abandoned-dogs/Feven Melese has created a shelter to rescue Ethiopia's abandoned dogs. She also hopes to change people's perception of dogs.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:51:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/ethiopia-one-womans-mission-to-protect-addis-ababas-abandoned-dogs/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/afcon-2025-ticket-sales-officially-open/Football fans now have a chance to grab their spot for AFCON 2025. The Confederation of African Football has officially opened ticket sales with Visa cardholders getting 48 hour priority access.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:04:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/afcon-2025-ticket-sales-officially-open/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/world-leaders-gather-in-sharm-el-sheikh-for-gaza-peace-summit/The Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh where leaders from more than 20 countries are gathering to hammer out the next steps in the Israel-Hamas peace process.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:58:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/world-leaders-gather-in-sharm-el-sheikh-for-gaza-peace-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/xi-jinping-urges-greater-role-for-women-in-politics-and-governance/Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater female representation in politics and government, emphasizing the need to "internalise" gender equality across all levels of society.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:46:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/xi-jinping-urges-greater-role-for-women-in-politics-and-governance/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/storm-alice-batters-spains-east-and-balearic-islands-with-flooding-and-travel-chaos/Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:18:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/storm-alice-batters-spains-east-and-balearic-islands-with-flooding-and-travel-chaos/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascan-president-expected-to-deliver-speech-amid-growing-tensions/Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has been noticeably absent since last Saturday, only breaking his silence with a brief statement claiming he’s still on Madagascan territory and strongly condemning what he described as an attempted destabilization and illegal seizure of power.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:44:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascan-president-expected-to-deliver-speech-amid-growing-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/42-dead-in-south-africa-limpopo-bus-crash/A bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and leaving another 49 passengers injured, authorities said Monday.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:40:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/42-dead-in-south-africa-limpopo-bus-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/israel-celebrates-release-of-soldier-held-by-hamas-since-2023/Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:26:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/israel-celebrates-release-of-soldier-held-by-hamas-since-2023/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/idf-announces-successful-transfer-of-seven-hostages-to-the-red-cross/In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:10:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/idf-announces-successful-transfer-of-seven-hostages-to-the-red-cross/