http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:43:56 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/friends-family-and-teammates-pay-their-final-respects-to-portuguese-football-player-diogo-/Friends, family members, teammates and coaches of the late Portuguese football player Diogo Jota gathered in his hometown of Gondomar on Saturday to pay their final respects. Jota, who played for English side Liverpool, died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:43:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/friends-family-and-teammates-pay-their-final-respects-to-portuguese-football-player-diogo-/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/natural-harmony-of-ugandas-ghost-island-under-threat-from-international-tourism/On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs.
But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears this fragile coexistence could soon be at risk.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:22:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/natural-harmony-of-ugandas-ghost-island-under-threat-from-international-tourism/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/hamas-gives-positive-response-to-60-day-ceasefire-proposal-but-says-talks-needed-on-implem/Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. In a statement late on Friday, Hamas said it is ready to enter into negotiations immediately but did not elaborate on what needed to be worked outSat, 05 Jul 2025 12:36:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/hamas-gives-positive-response-to-60-day-ceasefire-proposal-but-says-talks-needed-on-implem/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/msf-access-to-healthcare-in-sudan-almost-impossible-as-attacks-on-healthcare-facilities-in/Humanitarian organisations are sounding the alarm over attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, warning that 70 percent of them are closed or barely operational.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:04:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/msf-access-to-healthcare-in-sudan-almost-impossible-as-attacks-on-healthcare-facilities-in/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/ex-arsenal-mid-fielder-thomas-partey-charged-with-five-counts-of-rape/Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police said on Friday. The 32-year-old also faces one count of sexual assault relating to an alleged offence that took place between 2021 and 2022.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:01:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/ex-arsenal-mid-fielder-thomas-partey-charged-with-five-counts-of-rape/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/funeral-held-for-kenyan-blogger-whose-death-in-police-custody-sparked-violent-protests/Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang whose death sparked violent protests after an autopsy report discredited police claims that he died from self-inflicted wounds.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:33:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/05/funeral-held-for-kenyan-blogger-whose-death-in-police-custody-sparked-violent-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/south-africa-austria-agree-to-strengthen-ties/In a sign of strengthening ties, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen to discuss bilateral relationsFri, 04 Jul 2025 19:57:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/south-africa-austria-agree-to-strengthen-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/former-nigeria-goalkeeper-peter-rufai-dies-at-61/Rufai was widely regarded as one of the best African goalkeepers ever and had a 20-year playing career that included stints at clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the NetherlandsFri, 04 Jul 2025 19:58:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/former-nigeria-goalkeeper-peter-rufai-dies-at-61/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/uganda-secretly-sends-hundreds-of-troops-to-dr-congo-un-experts/As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa's authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the threat posed by CODECO, an armed group operating in IturiFri, 04 Jul 2025 17:14:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/uganda-secretly-sends-hundreds-of-troops-to-dr-congo-un-experts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/in-zimbabwe-metal-scrap-collecting-is-reducing-environmental-pollution/Collecting scrap metal is a way for some of Zimbabwe's poorest people to make a living. But the job is also an environmental bonus, removing waste that would otherwise pollute the landscape.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:41:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/in-zimbabwe-metal-scrap-collecting-is-reducing-environmental-pollution/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/senegal-ditches-akons-unrealistic-city-project/Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel's fictional African metropolis WakandaFri, 04 Jul 2025 15:35:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/senegal-ditches-akons-unrealistic-city-project/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/brazil-launches-major-security-operation-ahead-of-brics-summit/“As of today, we will have vessels on the water 24 hours a day. These are ships and smaller vessels controlling the entire maritime space,” said Navy Captain, Elinton Coutinho.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:30:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/brazil-launches-major-security-operation-ahead-of-brics-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/angelique-kidjo-makes-history-as-first-black-african-artist-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Music icon Angélique Kidjo has cemented her place in history, becoming the first African artist to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor adds another milestone to an already trailblazing career that has redefined world music.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:36:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/angelique-kidjo-makes-history-as-first-black-african-artist-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/russia-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-afghanistans-taliban-government/Moscow previously removed the group, which has ruled over Afghanistan since 2021 and has been accused of grave human rights abuses against the civilian population, from its list of outlawed organisations.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:51:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/russia-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-afghanistans-taliban-government/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/mali-junta-chief-extends-army-rule-by-five-years-rules-out-elections/The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali's transitional parliament on ThursdayFri, 04 Jul 2025 12:59:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/mali-junta-chief-extends-army-rule-by-five-years-rules-out-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/zambia-ends-cholera-outbreak-after-weeks-without-new-infections/After five weeks without a single new infection, Zambia is officially declaring an end to its latest cholera outbreak. The final wave of infections saw 496 cases and claimed 9 lives. Health Minister Elijah Muchima confirmed the last recorded case was in Kabwe District, Central Province, back in May.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:52:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/zambia-ends-cholera-outbreak-after-weeks-without-new-infections/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/togo-amnesty-international-calls-for-end-to-use-of-force-against-protesters/The organisation said it had collected several testimonies alleging mistreatment by police and security forces during the recent protests, ranging from torture to abductions and unlawful killings.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:44:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/togo-amnesty-international-calls-for-end-to-use-of-force-against-protesters/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/tanzanias-prime-minister-steps-down-ahead-of-elections/Majaliwa, 64, had earlier said he would defend his seat for a fourth term but made a surprise announcement on Wednesday, saying his decision was guided by God and made “in good faith.”Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:28:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/tanzanias-prime-minister-steps-down-ahead-of-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/fragile-peace-in-eastern-drc-as-m23-reacts-cautiously-to-kinshasa-kigali-acccord/In eastern DRC, hopes for lasting peace remain fragile. The M23 rebel group, which controls key territory, responded cautiously to the June 27 peace deal signed in Washington between Kinshasa and Kigali. The accord pledges to respect borders and end hostilities. But in Goma, M23 says it’s not concFri, 04 Jul 2025 13:12:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/fragile-peace-in-eastern-drc-as-m23-reacts-cautiously-to-kinshasa-kigali-acccord/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/from-flood-to-famine-rainfall-chaos-fuels-africas-drought-crisis/Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:04:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/from-flood-to-famine-rainfall-chaos-fuels-africas-drought-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/gondomar-mourns-funeral-for-diogo-jota-and-andre-silva-scheduled-for-saturday/The funeral for the late Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be held this Saturday.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/gondomar-mourns-funeral-for-diogo-jota-and-andre-silva-scheduled-for-saturday/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/cyber-africa-forum-highlights-benins-bold-digital-resilience-business-africa/Business Africa - Benin special: Cyber Africa Forum, cotton transformation and changing markets.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:11:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ndea Yoka)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/cyber-africa-forum-highlights-benins-bold-digital-resilience-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/former-south-african-deputy-president-david-mabuza-dies-at-64/David Mabuza, a former deputy president of South Africa from the African National Congress party, died on Thursday at the age of 64, the party announced.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:39:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/former-south-african-deputy-president-david-mabuza-dies-at-64/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/denmark-backs-ukraines-eu-membership-quest/Denmark has expressed its support for Ukraine's membership in the European Union, while also seeking to improve its diplomatic relations with Kyiv.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:06:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/04/denmark-backs-ukraines-eu-membership-quest/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ethiopias-mega-dam-on-the-nile-is-now-complete-prime-minister-says/The dam became a source of tensions with Egypt and Sudan over equitable sharing of water resources.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:46:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ethiopias-mega-dam-on-the-nile-is-now-complete-prime-minister-says/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/morocco-explores-its-digital-future-at-the-2025-morocco-gaming-expo/The second edition of the event is held in Rabat from 2 to 6 July 2025.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:48:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/morocco-explores-its-digital-future-at-the-2025-morocco-gaming-expo/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/french-foreign-minister-denounces-spy-charges-against-couple-imprisoned-in-iran/Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/french-foreign-minister-denounces-spy-charges-against-couple-imprisoned-in-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ancient-dna-reveals-genetic-link-between-early-egypt-and-mesopotamia/This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ancient-dna-reveals-genetic-link-between-early-egypt-and-mesopotamia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/eastern-drc-tensions-un-points-to-rwandas-role-in-afcm23-conflict/The latest report from the United Nations expert group on the conflict in eastern DRC, released on Wednesday, July 2, reignites accusations against Rwanda.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:51:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/eastern-drc-tensions-un-points-to-rwandas-role-in-afcm23-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-contractors-say-colleagues-fired-live-ammunition-at-palestinians-seeking-food/The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been the subject of several controversies since it began operating in late May 2025.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:12:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-contractors-say-colleagues-fired-live-ammunition-at-palestinians-seeking-food/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-year-of-power-marred-by-new-scandal-in-coalition-government/Tension is rising in South Africa concerning the government of national unity.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:51:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-year-of-power-marred-by-new-scandal-in-coalition-government/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-celebrates-the-centenary-of-patrice-lumumbas-birth/An official ceremony was held to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:15:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-celebrates-the-centenary-of-patrice-lumumbas-birth/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/pix-of-the-day-july-3-2025/Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/pix-of-the-day-july-3-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sundan-fsr-paramilitaries-and-allies-declare-parallel-government/In Sudan, the Tasis alliance announced on Tuesday, July 1, the creation of a governance council. This coalition of armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations, allied with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, was launched in February in Nairobi, Kenya.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:02:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sundan-fsr-paramilitaries-and-allies-declare-parallel-government/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/nigerian-singer-tems-launches-leading-vibe-initiative-to-support-women-in-music/The Leading Vibe initiative will provide mentorship and training to emerging female artists.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:40:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/nigerian-singer-tems-launches-leading-vibe-initiative-to-support-women-in-music/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-pauses-military-aid-to-ukraine-over-depleted-weapons-stockpile/Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-pauses-military-aid-to-ukraine-over-depleted-weapons-stockpile/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/search-continues-after-ferry-sinks-near-bali-29-rescued-32-still-missing/Many survivors were pulled from the sea unconscious after hours adrift. Family members, gripped by fear, gathered at the port desperate for news.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:25:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/search-continues-after-ferry-sinks-near-bali-29-rescued-32-still-missing/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-reports-new-bird-flu-outbreak-on-poultry-farms/Authorities are implementing containment measures to prevent further spread.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:46:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-reports-new-bird-flu-outbreak-on-poultry-farms/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-defamation-conviction-upheld-by-supreme-court/The Court rejected the current prime minister's appeal against the six-month suspended sentence. Sonko has however affirmed that for him, the case was not yet closed.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:30:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-defamation-conviction-upheld-by-supreme-court/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/black-empowerment-law-stalls-elon-musks-113-million-investment-in-sa/"The message being sent is that if you are a powerful foreign billionaire, you can sidestep South Africa’s laws, while our local businesses are forced to jump through hoops", said Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, deputy leader of the opposition party Build One South Africa.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:20:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/black-empowerment-law-stalls-elon-musks-113-million-investment-in-sa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/guinea-presents-draft-for-new-constitution-referendum-set-for-september/The draft text includes the creation of a Senate and most importantly a longer presidential term, increasing from five to seven years, renewable once. Guinea's transitional government has announced that the draft would be submitted to a referendum in September.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:32:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/guinea-presents-draft-for-new-constitution-referendum-set-for-september/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/liverpool-star-jota-has-died-in-a-car-accident-spanish-police/The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road near the western city of Zamora.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:24:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/liverpool-star-jota-has-died-in-a-car-accident-spanish-police/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-president-trump-announces-surprise-summit-with-five-african-nations/It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:26:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-president-trump-announces-surprise-summit-with-five-african-nations/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sean-diddy-combs-will-remain-in-jail-until-sentencing-bail-denied/The US rapper was found guilty on Wednesday of flying his girlfriends to sex parties around the country, in which the prosecution said his partners were not consenting to participate. Combs was however not found guilty of racketeering nor sex trafficking, the two most serious accusations.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:09:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sean-diddy-combs-will-remain-in-jail-until-sentencing-bail-denied/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/anxiety-grips-haitian-community-in-united-states-over-termination-of-protected-status/A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:47:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/anxiety-grips-haitian-community-in-united-states-over-termination-of-protected-status/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/sean-diddy-combs-found-guilty-on-two-counts-escapes-prison-for-life/The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offences but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:51:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/sean-diddy-combs-found-guilty-on-two-counts-escapes-prison-for-life/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/looming-funding-shortfall-could-reverse-global-progress-against-aids-warns-unaids-chief/Without bold action, Byanyima warned, the world could witness 6.6 million new HIV infections by the end of the decade.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:27:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/looming-funding-shortfall-could-reverse-global-progress-against-aids-warns-unaids-chief/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/at-least-three-killed-after-au-military-helicopter-crashes-in-somalias-mogadishu-airport/The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:31:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/at-least-three-killed-after-au-military-helicopter-crashes-in-somalias-mogadishu-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/in-morocco-women-keep-the-art-of-traditional-rug-weaving-alive/In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women's cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:17:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/in-morocco-women-keep-the-art-of-traditional-rug-weaving-alive/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/eu-to-seek-tougher-measures-from-libyan-authorities-on-mediterranean-migrant-sea-crossings/The European Union Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner will visit Libya next week with representatives from Greece, Malta and Italy.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:05:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/eu-to-seek-tougher-measures-from-libyan-authorities-on-mediterranean-migrant-sea-crossings/