http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:01 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-accepts-us-envoys-credentials-amid-moves-to-thaw-ties/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebbWed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-accepts-us-envoys-credentials-amid-moves-to-thaw-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/nearly-5000-safrican-afrikaners-take-up-trump-refugee-offer/Nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners have entered the United States under a programme launched by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago based on unfounded claims that the South African minority faces persecutionWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:53:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/nearly-5000-safrican-afrikaners-take-up-trump-refugee-offer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-bars-rapper-ye-over-antisemitic-remarks/The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye's history of antisemitic remarksWed, 08 Apr 2026 16:36:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-bars-rapper-ye-over-antisemitic-remarks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/ethiopian-police-arrest-human-trafficking-ring-responsible-for-3000-victims/The human trafficking network has been under investigation since 2018, police said in a statement. The ring recruited young people from Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, and Somalia who hoped to migrate to Europe through Libya.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/ethiopian-police-arrest-human-trafficking-ring-responsible-for-3000-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/pope-leo-xivs-historic-algeria-visit-seen-as-symbol-of-dialogue-and-recognition/For Pope Leo XIV, an upcoming visit to Algeria marks both a personal and historic milestone, as the North African nation prepares to welcome a sitting pontiff for the first time.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:25:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/pope-leo-xivs-historic-algeria-visit-seen-as-symbol-of-dialogue-and-recognition/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/gunmen-kill-60-in-northwest-nigeria-locals-and-humanitarian-groups-say/The attacks, spanning two neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, have hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report seen by AFP.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:58:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/gunmen-kill-60-in-northwest-nigeria-locals-and-humanitarian-groups-say/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/ethiopia-renews-tenure-of-tigray-regional-leader/Ethiopia on Wednesday extended the mandate of the interim administrator of the northern Tigray region by one year, raising uncertainty over elections scheduled for June in the restive regionWed, 08 Apr 2026 14:35:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/ethiopia-renews-tenure-of-tigray-regional-leader/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/fifa-investigates-spain-over-fan-misconduct/FIFA investigates Spain over fan misconductWed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/fifa-investigates-spain-over-fan-misconduct/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-to-lay-legendary-albert-mazibuko-to-rest/South Africa is mourning the loss of Albert Mazibuko, a founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who died at 77 after a short illness. Known for bringing Zulu music to the world, Mazibuko helped the group achieve international acclaim, including five Grammy Awards.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:55:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-to-lay-legendary-albert-mazibuko-to-rest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/djibouti-ismail-omar-guelleh-set-to-win-sixth-presidential-term-in-upcoming-vote/Djibouti's incumbent leader Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been running the country for 27 years, faces a single, low-profile opponent in Friday's presidential election.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:57:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/djibouti-ismail-omar-guelleh-set-to-win-sixth-presidential-term-in-upcoming-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/nigeria-faces-deadly-heatwave-as-fuel-costs-skyrocket/A scorching heatwave is hitting Lagos, made worse by high fuel prices and widespread generator use, leaving millions struggling to stay cool amid health and power challenges.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:12:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/nigeria-faces-deadly-heatwave-as-fuel-costs-skyrocket/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/no-truce-in-lebanon-as-israel-bombs-beirut-south/sraeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war on IranWed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/no-truce-in-lebanon-as-israel-bombs-beirut-south/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/floods-kill-dozens-as-heavy-rains-hit-angola/Torrential rains have killed around 40 people in Angola, with several others still missing, authorities say.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/floods-kill-dozens-as-heavy-rains-hit-angola/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/rwanda-fights-farmland-loss-with-satellites/The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:40:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/rwanda-fights-farmland-loss-with-satellites/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-accepts-us-envoys-credentials-amid-strained-relations/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/south-africa-accepts-us-envoys-credentials-amid-strained-relations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/dr-congo-uncertainty-over-the-release-of-fardc-soldiers-by-m23/In March, AFC/M23 announced the liberation of 5,000 soldiers from the armed forces of the DRC but their transfer to Kinshasa has yet to happen.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:41:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/dr-congo-uncertainty-over-the-release-of-fardc-soldiers-by-m23/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/reform-uk-to-block-visas-for-ghana-nigeria-jamaica-over-slavery-reparations/A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:31:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/reform-uk-to-block-visas-for-ghana-nigeria-jamaica-over-slavery-reparations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/james-swan-steps-in-as-new-monusco-chief-in-dr-congo/James Swan has officially taken office as the new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:47:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/james-swan-steps-in-as-new-monusco-chief-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/central-african-republic-frees-belgian-portuguese-ngo-worker/Joseph Figueira Martin had been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour in November for undermining state security. The Portuguese foreign minister said the NGO worker left the Centra African Republic on Tuesday.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:55:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/central-african-republic-frees-belgian-portuguese-ngo-worker/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/trump-backs-off-iran-strike-threat-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-window/U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:19:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/trump-backs-off-iran-strike-threat-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-window/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/vermicomposting-the-tiny-worms-transforming-kenyan-farms/They are voracious eaters, and when added to waste and livestock dung will chomp through the contents, aerating the beds and producing compost that's pH-balanced and pathogen-free.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/vermicomposting-the-tiny-worms-transforming-kenyan-farms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/kenyan-private-sector-slips-back-into-contraction-amid-middle-east-fallout/In Kenya, private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2025. Companies are reporting lower output and fewer new orders, amid weaker purchasing power and disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:16:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/kenyan-private-sector-slips-back-into-contraction-amid-middle-east-fallout/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/fake-news-roils-cameroon-after-controversial-reintroduction-of-vice-presidential-post/Quickly discredited rumours circulated across Cameroon on Tuesday that the country's leader, President Paul Biya, had appointed his son to the vice presidency. In fact, no one has yet been named to the office.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:51:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/fake-news-roils-cameroon-after-controversial-reintroduction-of-vice-presidential-post/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/we-must-reject-division-un-chief-marks-32-years-since-start-of-rwandan-genocide/Rwanda on Tuesday marked 32 years since the genocide that massacred more than a million people in the space of just one hundred days.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:49:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/we-must-reject-division-un-chief-marks-32-years-since-start-of-rwandan-genocide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/zimbabwe-launches-new-bank-notes-aimed-at-boosting-confidence-in-local-currency/Zimbabwe launched its upgraded banknotes on Tuesday with an appeal to national pride and confidence.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:14:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/zimbabwe-launches-new-bank-notes-aimed-at-boosting-confidence-in-local-currency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/three-gunmen-open-fire-on-police-outside-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul/Turkish police have shot and killed an assailant outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Three gunmen opened fire on the officers on Tuesday. Two policemen and two of the assailants were wounded, Turkish officials say.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:54:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/three-gunmen-open-fire-on-police-outside-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/italian-energy-giant-eni-announces-gas-discovery-off-egypt-coast/The discovery comes as Egypt is struggling to secure its energy needs due to the US and Israel's war with Iran.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:12:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/italian-energy-giant-eni-announces-gas-discovery-off-egypt-coast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/i-am-innocent-french-ex-president-sarkozy-tells-appeals-court-in-libya-funding-case/Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday in his bid to overturn a conviction linked to Libya's alleged financing of his 2007 campaign.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:57:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/i-am-innocent-french-ex-president-sarkozy-tells-appeals-court-in-libya-funding-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/who-owes-africa-the-global-reparations-debate-africanews-debates/Days after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” the global conversation has shifted from recognition to a more contentious question: who owes Africa?Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/who-owes-africa-the-global-reparations-debate-africanews-debates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/south-sudan-president-salva-kiir-fires-parliament-speaker-and-deputy/A member of the ruling SPLM party, Jemma Nunu Kumba had served as speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly since 2021.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/south-sudan-president-salva-kiir-fires-parliament-speaker-and-deputy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/fanti-carnvial-in-lagos-showcases-cultural-bridge-between-nigeria-and-brazil/One of West Africa's most prominent cultural festivals, the annual Fanti Carnvial blends Nigerian traditions with Brazilian and Cuban influences.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:35:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/fanti-carnvial-in-lagos-showcases-cultural-bridge-between-nigeria-and-brazil/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/war-in-ukraine-cameroon-confirms-death-of-16-nationals-enlisted-in-russian-army/Cameroon on Monday published the names of 16 citizens who died in Ukraine while fighting alongside the Russian military.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:22:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/war-in-ukraine-cameroon-confirms-death-of-16-nationals-enlisted-in-russian-army/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/eritrean-footballers-missing-after-international-match/Seven members of Eritrea national football team have reportedly failed to return home after their side’s recent victory over Eswatini, according to sources familiar with the situation.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/eritrean-footballers-missing-after-international-match/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/1700-british-tourists-sue-travel-firm-tui-over-cape-verde-illness/Close to 2,000 British tourists are suing the travel firm Tui, saying they fell seriously ill while vacationing in the West African archipelago.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:41:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/1700-british-tourists-sue-travel-firm-tui-over-cape-verde-illness/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/chinese-logistics-firms-shift-away-from-middle-east-as-war-raises-costs/Chinese logistics companies are scaling back operations in the Middle East and reallocating resources to Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:11:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/chinese-logistics-firms-shift-away-from-middle-east-as-war-raises-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/nigeria-christian-group-disputes-army-rescue-claim-in-kaduna-church-attack/Tensions are rising in Nigeria after a disputed military claim about a deadly church attack in Kaduna state.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:45:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/nigeria-christian-group-disputes-army-rescue-claim-in-kaduna-church-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/in-algeria-saint-augustines-city-anticipates-pope-leos-visit/Pope Leo XIV is expected in Algeria next week, for the first step of his Africa tour. He will visit Algiers before travelling to Annaba, the home of the ancient Christian theologist Saint Augustine.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:38:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/in-algeria-saint-augustines-city-anticipates-pope-leos-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/iran-rejects-45-day-ceasefire-proposal/Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and says it wants a permanent end to the war.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:50:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/iran-rejects-45-day-ceasefire-proposal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-astronauts-make-history-with-record-breaking-lunar-flyby/In a historic milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are heading back to Earth after a groundbreaking journey around the far side of the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep space since the Apollo era.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:40:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-astronauts-make-history-with-record-breaking-lunar-flyby/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/dangote-refinery-exports-surge-amid-disruptions-linked-to-the-iran-war/Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:42:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/dangote-refinery-exports-surge-amid-disruptions-linked-to-the-iran-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/middle-east-war-trump-ramps-up-threats-against-iran/As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:12:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/middle-east-war-trump-ramps-up-threats-against-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/egypt-releases-activist-sherif-al-rouby/Egypt has released a well-known activist and leading member of the pro-democracy 'April 6th' rights movement that helped to prompt the nation’s uprising in 2011, Sherif Al-Rouby.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:38:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/egypt-releases-activist-sherif-al-rouby/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/burkina-faso-govt-denies-report-alleging-more-than-1800-killed-since-junta-took-power/Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:38:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/burkina-faso-govt-denies-report-alleging-more-than-1800-killed-since-junta-took-power/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-continues-to-disrupt-fuel-supplies-as-us-issues-ultimatum-africanews-today/Donald Trump has once again postponed his ultimatum to Iran. The US president is threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet the Tuesday deadline.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:53:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Serge Patrick MANKOU)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-continues-to-disrupt-fuel-supplies-as-us-issues-ultimatum-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/sierra-leones-unity-boat-race-showcases-coastal-culture-identity-and-community-spirit/A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:42:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/sierra-leones-unity-boat-race-showcases-coastal-culture-identity-and-community-spirit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/middle-east-war-iran-and-us-receive-temporary-truce-proposal/As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/middle-east-war-iran-and-us-receive-temporary-truce-proposal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/zambia-government-declares-fuel-supply-situation-an-emergency/As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:43:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/zambia-government-declares-fuel-supply-situation-an-emergency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/nigeria-troops-rescue-31-abducted-easter-worshippers-in-kaduna-attack/Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:24:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/nigeria-troops-rescue-31-abducted-easter-worshippers-in-kaduna-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/cairo-goes-dark-as-egypt-struggles-to-cope-with-fall-out-from-iran-war/Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:44:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/cairo-goes-dark-as-egypt-struggles-to-cope-with-fall-out-from-iran-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/iran-threatens-to-restrict-bab-el-mandeb-strait-after-trump-warnings/US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:48:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/iran-threatens-to-restrict-bab-el-mandeb-strait-after-trump-warnings/