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 Jul 2026 15:12:09 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/how-big-is-the-impact-of-the-middle-east-war-on-global-travel/Days of back-and-forth strikes by the US and Iran have shaken the Middle East. The interim deal to end the conflict is in tatters. Now there are fears the region could tip back into all-out war.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:08:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/how-big-is-the-impact-of-the-middle-east-war-on-global-travel/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/iran-displays-new-banner-showing-trump-lying-in-casket-in-central-tehran/This comes as Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/iran-displays-new-banner-showing-trump-lying-in-casket-in-central-tehran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/kenyan-rastafarians-disappointed-after-court-ruling-denies-cannabis-use/Rastafarians in Kenya express disappointment and a determination to appeal, after a court refused to grant them the right to smoke weed on religious grounds on WednesdayWed, 15 Jul 2026 15:12:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/kenyan-rastafarians-disappointed-after-court-ruling-denies-cannabis-use/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/head-of-fake-nigerian-government-agency-arrested-after-weeks-on-the-run/Nigerian police have arrested the man behind a fake government agency that operated out of the presidency's office for nearly two years.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:50:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/head-of-fake-nigerian-government-agency-arrested-after-weeks-on-the-run/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/italy-melting-ice-statues-protest-heatwave-conditions-in-rome/Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome's Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a fossil fuel phase-out.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:32:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/italy-melting-ice-statues-protest-heatwave-conditions-in-rome/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/hundreds-of-malawians-seek-repatriation-as-anti-immigrant-protests-surge-in-south-africa/Hundreds of Malawi nationals gathered outside their country's embassy in Johannesburg on Tuesday as the forced return of migrants continued.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:11:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/hundreds-of-malawians-seek-repatriation-as-anti-immigrant-protests-surge-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/mali-six-former-bah-ndaw-allies-on-trial-over-alleged-coup-plot/In Mali, six men linked to former transitional president Bah N'Daw are on trial over an alleged coup plot. The case is before the Bamako Court of Appeal on Tuesday, July 14.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/mali-six-former-bah-ndaw-allies-on-trial-over-alleged-coup-plot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/kenyan-court-rejects-rastafarians-bid-to-use-cannabis-for-religion/A Kenyan court refused to grant Rastafarians the right to smoke weed on religious grounds in a ruling Wednesday.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:27:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/kenyan-court-rejects-rastafarians-bid-to-use-cannabis-for-religion/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/health-workers-in-ebola-hit-dr-congo-threaten-full-scale-strike-over-unpaid-wages/Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in the DRC are threatening to go on "a full-scale strike" over unpaid wages.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:12:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/health-workers-in-ebola-hit-dr-congo-threaten-full-scale-strike-over-unpaid-wages/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/senegal-government-silences-football-federation-amid-world-cup-row/As tensions are escalating following Senegal's exit from the World Cup, the Senegalese government has stepped in and ordered the country's Football Federation to refrain from giving interviews or making public statements until further notice.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:10:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/senegal-government-silences-football-federation-amid-world-cup-row/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/most-realistic-ancient-roman-faces-revealed-at-budapest-exhibition/Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:52:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/most-realistic-ancient-roman-faces-revealed-at-budapest-exhibition/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/gibraltar-enters-schengen-as-border-fence-comes-down-under-eu-uk-treaty/Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:40:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/gibraltar-enters-schengen-as-border-fence-comes-down-under-eu-uk-treaty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/sierra-leone-drops-treason-charges-against-ex-president-koroma/Sierra Leone has dropped treason charges against former president Ernest Bai Koroma, officials said Tuesday, for his alleged role in what authorities called an attempted 2023 coup.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:24:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/sierra-leone-drops-treason-charges-against-ex-president-koroma/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/virtual-reality-brings-world-cup-experience-to-fans-without-tickets/With demand for World Cup tickets continuing to outstrip supply, immersive viewing technology is emerging as a new way for fans to experience football's biggest stage—without ever stepping inside the stadium.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:07:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/virtual-reality-brings-world-cup-experience-to-fans-without-tickets/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/un-warns-terrorist-threat-is-spreading-across-west-africa-and-the-sahel/The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:59:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/un-warns-terrorist-threat-is-spreading-across-west-africa-and-the-sahel/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/pygmy-hippo-in-thailand-predicts-france-vs-england-world-cup-final/Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:41:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/pygmy-hippo-in-thailand-predicts-france-vs-england-world-cup-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/french-and-spanish-fans-pack-texas-streets-ahead-world-cup-semi-final/French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:24:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/french-and-spanish-fans-pack-texas-streets-ahead-world-cup-semi-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/iran-strikes-us-bases-as-trump-vows-to-reinstate-sea-blockade/The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of HormuzTue, 14 Jul 2026 18:46:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/iran-strikes-us-bases-as-trump-vows-to-reinstate-sea-blockade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/south-african-court-pushes-kemi-seba-extradition-case-to-august-11/Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:36:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/south-african-court-pushes-kemi-seba-extradition-case-to-august-11/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/senegal-soccer-chief-blames-coachs-salary-demand-for-world-cup-exit/The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay riseTue, 14 Jul 2026 16:34:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/senegal-soccer-chief-blames-coachs-salary-demand-for-world-cup-exit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/macky-sall-returns-to-dakar-seeking-support-for-un-bid/Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakar’s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:33:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/macky-sall-returns-to-dakar-seeking-support-for-un-bid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/kenyan-grandmothers-find-health-friendship-and-purpose-through-football/For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidence—showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilitiesTue, 14 Jul 2026 14:49:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/kenyan-grandmothers-find-health-friendship-and-purpose-through-football/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ebola-source-of-majority-of-new-cases-unknown-who-official-says/The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to Bunia, in Ituri province, which is one of the worst hit areasTue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ebola-source-of-majority-of-new-cases-unknown-who-official-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/africas-coffee-cocoa-and-tea-farmers-face-growing-risks-as-prices-swing/Millions of smallholder farmers depend on coffee, cocoa and tea for their livelihoods. The FAO warns that climate shocks, diseases and market instability are increasing pressure on producers, especially in African countries where these crops are key sources of income.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:53:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/africas-coffee-cocoa-and-tea-farmers-face-growing-risks-as-prices-swing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/13th-kinshasa-international-film-festival-opens/Born out of a belief that Africans should watch African films and tell their own stories, the Kinshasa International Film Festival opened its doors for its 13th year in the Congolese capitalTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:56:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/13th-kinshasa-international-film-festival-opens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/zelenskyy-joins-macron-and-european-leaders-in-paris-for-bastille-day/Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:56:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/zelenskyy-joins-macron-and-european-leaders-in-paris-for-bastille-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ousmane-diagne-to-lead-senegals-constitutional-council/Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council, succeeding the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of the court after a landmark ruling on constitutional reform.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:38:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ousmane-diagne-to-lead-senegals-constitutional-council/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/collapse-of-matlala-plea-deal-complicates-south-africas-police-corruption-case/The failed plea bargain is seen as a significant blow to South Africa's anti-corruption campaign, as Matlala's testimony was expected to help expose alleged corruption within the country's police service.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:32:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/collapse-of-matlala-plea-deal-complicates-south-africas-police-corruption-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/benin-temporarily-eliminated-electoral-commission-pending-reform/Benin’s National Assembly has temporarily eliminated the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, or CENA, responsible for organizing the country’s elections.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:34:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/benin-temporarily-eliminated-electoral-commission-pending-reform/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/spectacular-drones-and-fireworks-illuminate-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-bastille-day/Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:57:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/spectacular-drones-and-fireworks-illuminate-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-bastille-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/eu-bans-purchase-and-import-of-sudanese-gold-in-bid-to-curb-war-economy/The European Union is banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold in a bid to curb sources of financing for the country’s devastating conflict.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:27:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/eu-bans-purchase-and-import-of-sudanese-gold-in-bid-to-curb-war-economy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ex-gfa-president-urges-ghana-to-keep-carlos-queiroz-as-black-stars-coach/Nyaho-Tamakloe also stressed the need to restore Ghana's traditional style of play, describing it as aggressive and entertaining, while urging football authorities to build a younger, more competitive squad for future tournaments.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:26:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/ex-gfa-president-urges-ghana-to-keep-carlos-queiroz-as-black-stars-coach/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/threat-to-us-sovereignty-washington-launches-campaign-to-dismantle-icc/The United States has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling the Hague-based institution “an intolerable threat to US sovereignty.”Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:36:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/threat-to-us-sovereignty-washington-launches-campaign-to-dismantle-icc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/kings-swan-upping-on-the-thames-shows-healthy-cygnets-but-rising-litter/Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:27:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/kings-swan-upping-on-the-thames-shows-healthy-cygnets-but-rising-litter/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/flowers-and-forensic-teams-at-bangkok-bar-where-deadly-fire-killed-at-least-27/At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:49:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/flowers-and-forensic-teams-at-bangkok-bar-where-deadly-fire-killed-at-least-27/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/new-head-of-arab-league-calls-on-iran-to-cease-attacks-on-arab-states/The Arab League’s newly installed Secretary General called on Iran on Monday to stop its attacks on US-aligned Arab States.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:03:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/new-head-of-arab-league-calls-on-iran-to-cease-attacks-on-arab-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/libyas-rival-military-chiefs-meet-to-discuss-reunification-of-armed-forces/Top military leaders from Libya’s rival armies met in Sirte on Sunday to discuss ongoing efforts to reunify the military.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/libyas-rival-military-chiefs-meet-to-discuss-reunification-of-armed-forces/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa-nigeria-calls-for-compensation-for-the-victims-africane/Nigeria remains outraged following the anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. Abuja intends to seek compensation from the South African government for its citizens who were expelled from the country.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:16:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/14/xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa-nigeria-calls-for-compensation-for-the-victims-africane/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/world-cup-stickers-traded-en-masse-in-mexico-city-as-part-of-world-record-attempt/Thousands of people gathered Sunday in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup soccer stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attemptMon, 13 Jul 2026 20:46:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/world-cup-stickers-traded-en-masse-in-mexico-city-as-part-of-world-record-attempt/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/ebola-workers-at-congolese-treatment-center-strike-over-unpaid-salaries/The striking staff includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid by the Congolese authoritiesMon, 13 Jul 2026 18:50:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/ebola-workers-at-congolese-treatment-center-strike-over-unpaid-salaries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/a-gaza-bookseller-returned-to-the-ruins-for-the-books/When war destroyed his home and bookstore in Beit Lahia, Mohammed Saad lost far more than a business.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:44:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/a-gaza-bookseller-returned-to-the-ruins-for-the-books/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/uktriple-murder-suspect-appears-in-south-african-court-as-extradition-process-begins/Authorities have also launched an investigation into how Tshuma allegedly obtained the unlicensed firearm, while police say there is no evidence he was harboured after arriving in South Africa.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:17:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/uktriple-murder-suspect-appears-in-south-african-court-as-extradition-process-begins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/nigeria-south-africa-row-over-compensation-for-deportees/Nigeria says it is collating details of its citizens who recently returned to the country to use them to demand compensation from South Africa, something Pretoria has ruled outMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/nigeria-south-africa-row-over-compensation-for-deportees/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/shock-in-south-african-football-world-cup-star-jayden-adams-dies-at-25/South African football is in mourning after World Cup player Jayden Adams was found dead at a property in Cape Town. Police have opened an inquest, while authorities await autopsy results. Tributes poured in as the football community remembered the 25-year-old midfielder.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/shock-in-south-african-football-world-cup-star-jayden-adams-dies-at-25/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/de-beers-to-pause-work-at-safricas-largest-diamond-mine/De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained toughTue, 14 Jul 2026 14:33:29 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/de-beers-to-pause-work-at-safricas-largest-diamond-mine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/kenya-rights-groups-warn-of-growing-goon-culture/Kenya is witnessing a growing use of hired gangs by political actors to intimidate opponents, disrupt protests and silence dissent, rights advocates warn.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:50:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/kenya-rights-groups-warn-of-growing-goon-culture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/china-russia-conclude-joint-naval-drills-in-yellow-sea/The ships' crews practiced joint maneuvering, anti-submarine missions, combat against enemy surface ships, and rescue operations, Russian Defence Ministry saidMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:52:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/china-russia-conclude-joint-naval-drills-in-yellow-sea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/us-iran-trade-claims-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-tensions-escalate/Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected that claim, declaring the strait to be Iranian territory and warning that it would not tolerate what it called illegal U.S. interference.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:51:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/us-iran-trade-claims-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-tensions-escalate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/uganda-court-clears-way-for-besigye-treason-trial/The High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to terminate treason proceedings, clearing the way for their trial to begin on July 13, 2026. The court ruled the application lacked merit and was intended to delay the criminal case.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:27:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/uganda-court-clears-way-for-besigye-treason-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/venezuela-families-continue-digging-through-the-rubble-for-relatives/Venezuelans continue working day in and day out in the rubble to recover their relatives' bodies almost 20 days after twin earthquakes devastated the country.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:49:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/venezuela-families-continue-digging-through-the-rubble-for-relatives/