http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:30 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/grief-and-questions-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-obstructing-inquest/Six months after the death of her 21-month-old son at a Lagos hospital, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused the facility of obstructing a coroner’s inquest. Her allegations have reignited scrutiny of medical accountability and healthcare standards in Nigeria.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/grief-and-questions-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-obstructing-inquest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/cameroon-opposition-figure-files-complaint-in-france-against-president-paul-biya/French judicial authorities will now decide whether to proceed with an investigation into the complaints.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:20:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/cameroon-opposition-figure-files-complaint-in-france-against-president-paul-biya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/dr-congo-opposition-turns-up-pressure-as-referendum-battle-intensifies/Fresh clashes during an opposition-led protest in Kinshasa have heightened political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as opponents of constitutional reform vow to intensify resistance against plans they fear could pave the way for a third presidential term.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:56:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/dr-congo-opposition-turns-up-pressure-as-referendum-battle-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/mauritania-crackdown-slows-migrant-departures-but-not-dreams-of-europe/As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/mauritania-crackdown-slows-migrant-departures-but-not-dreams-of-europe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/imf-returns-to-dakar-as-senegal-seeks-path-out-of-debt-crisis/An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:59:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/imf-returns-to-dakar-as-senegal-seeks-path-out-of-debt-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-leaders-arrive-for-g7-summit-in-france/World leaders began gathering in a French resort town on Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following United States President Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war against Iran.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:19:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-leaders-arrive-for-g7-summit-in-france/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-tunisia-fans-remain-defiant-despite-5-1-defeat/Heartbroken but defiant, Tunisian fans stood by their team after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey. While Sweden celebrated a dominant World Cup opening victory, Tunisia's supporters vowed to keep believing as their side faces a tough road ahead in the tournament.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-tunisia-fans-remain-defiant-despite-5-1-defeat/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/britain-will-ban-under-16s-from-using-social-media/Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:24:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/britain-will-ban-under-16s-from-using-social-media/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/tehran-residents-cautiously-welcome-iran-us-peace-deal-amid-hopes-and-skepticism/European leaders have signaled a willingness to ease sanctions if Tehran takes verifiable steps on its nuclear program, while regional mediators are urging both sides to maintain momentum toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:31:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/tehran-residents-cautiously-welcome-iran-us-peace-deal-amid-hopes-and-skepticism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/drc-ebola-fear-grips-bunia-as-life-slows-and-businesses-lose-income-in-ituri/In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, few people want to risk going out socialising for fear of catching the disease.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:21:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/drc-ebola-fear-grips-bunia-as-life-slows-and-businesses-lose-income-in-ituri/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/russian-attack-sets-fire-to-a-unesco-listed-monastery-in-kyiv/A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/russian-attack-sets-fire-to-a-unesco-listed-monastery-in-kyiv/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/ukraine-kyiv-under-fire-again-as-russian-strikes-send-residents-into-shelters/Ukraine's capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the city. Authorities reported injuries as residents sought refuge in shelters and metro stations.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:48:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/ukraine-kyiv-under-fire-again-as-russian-strikes-send-residents-into-shelters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/trump-hosts-ufc-fight-night-on-white-house-grounds-to-celebrate-80th-birthday/US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and playing host to a UFC fight night on the White House’s storied South lawn.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:53:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/trump-hosts-ufc-fight-night-on-white-house-grounds-to-celebrate-80th-birthday/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/middle-east-fuel-crisis-keeps-mozambique-fishermen-ashore/Along the shores of Maputo's Pescadores fishing community, dozens of small wooden boats remain idle as fishermen struggle to afford fuel following a government price hike announced in early May. The increase was attributed to disruptions in global fuel marketsMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:20:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/middle-east-fuel-crisis-keeps-mozambique-fishermen-ashore/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/berlin-musician-turns-germany-football-opener-into-musical-spectacle/Germany's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup became an unusual cultural event on 14 June in Berlin, where composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed a live musical score as the national team faced Curaçao.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:20:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/berlin-musician-turns-germany-football-opener-into-musical-spectacle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-streets-of-london-in-the-uk/Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:08:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-streets-of-london-in-the-uk/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/switzerland-clashes-in-geneva-as-20000-protest-g7-summit-and-global-policies/Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:51:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/switzerland-clashes-in-geneva-as-20000-protest-g7-summit-and-global-policies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/somaliland-president-visits-jerusalem-in-defiance-of-mogadishu/Despite having its own government and currency, Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation until Israel did in December 2025.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:13:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/somaliland-president-visits-jerusalem-in-defiance-of-mogadishu/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/ivory-coast-ends-ecuadors-19-game-winning-streak-as-sweden-pounds-tunisia/Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:02:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/ivory-coast-ends-ecuadors-19-game-winning-streak-as-sweden-pounds-tunisia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/south-african-government-says-it-repatriated-2745-foreigners-in-a-week/South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:24:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/south-african-government-says-it-repatriated-2745-foreigners-in-a-week/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/g7-summit-analyst-expects-china-to-top-agenda/U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders from some of the world's richest nations will meet in the French town of Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva from June 15-17 for the Group of Seven summitSun, 14 Jun 2026 15:38:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/g7-summit-analyst-expects-china-to-top-agenda/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-barred-by-us-despite-failure-to-officiate/Omar Artan was deported by US immigration official after an 11-hour interrogation in MiamiSun, 14 Jun 2026 14:32:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-barred-by-us-despite-failure-to-officiate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-lament-exorbitant-train-fares-in-united-states/Already reeling from astronomical ticket prices, expensive flights and exorbitant hotel costs, fans have been outraged to discover that getting to some stadiums via rail will come with another hefty billSun, 14 Jun 2026 13:54:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-lament-exorbitant-train-fares-in-united-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/celebrated-liberian-doctor-jerry-brown-warns-of-ebola-spread/As new cases of Ebola are reported in DR Congo, memories of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Liberia remain vivid for Dr. Jerry BrownSun, 14 Jun 2026 11:21:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/celebrated-liberian-doctor-jerry-brown-warns-of-ebola-spread/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/haiti-fans-watch-as-scotland-beat-their-team-1-0-in-the-world-cup/Haiti fans in Port-au-Prince watched on Saturday night as Scotland beat their team 1-0 in the World Cup. John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group CSun, 14 Jun 2026 09:32:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/haiti-fans-watch-as-scotland-beat-their-team-1-0-in-the-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/ebola-dr-congo-builds-new-isolation-units-as-spread-continues/Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, there have been 676 confirmed Ebola cases, including 136 deaths in the DRC, according to the WHOSun, 14 Jun 2026 08:34:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/ebola-dr-congo-builds-new-isolation-units-as-spread-continues/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/people-with-albinism-get-free-cancer-screening-in-kenya/This year's theme highlights the impact of color-based discrimination on dignity, safety and mental well-beingSun, 14 Jun 2026 06:53:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/people-with-albinism-get-free-cancer-screening-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/iran-to-bury-late-supreme-leader-khamenei-on-july-9/Iranian state TV announced on Saturday that funeral ceremonies were expected to begin in Tehran in July for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family membersSat, 13 Jun 2026 15:01:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/iran-to-bury-late-supreme-leader-khamenei-on-july-9/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/somali-president-says-israel-exploiting-row-with-somaliland/In an interview with a local TV station, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel's recognition of Somalliland marked one of the darkest days in Somalia's historySat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/somali-president-says-israel-exploiting-row-with-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/ebola-private-clinics-on-front-line-as-patients-shun-public-hospitals/In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city’s private clinics are playing a major role in receiving and referring patients, as the population is reluctant to go to public hospitals for fear of contracting the virusSat, 13 Jun 2026 11:26:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/ebola-private-clinics-on-front-line-as-patients-shun-public-hospitals/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/angry-nigerians-rally-against-poverty-insecurity-on-democracy-day/Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nigeria’s commercial capital on Friday to mark Democracy Day, utlising the public anniversary to protest rising living costs and crumbling securitySat, 13 Jun 2026 09:45:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/angry-nigerians-rally-against-poverty-insecurity-on-democracy-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/uk-royal-opera-chorus-marks-2026-world-cup-start-with-london-performance/London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:45:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/uk-royal-opera-chorus-marks-2026-world-cup-start-with-london-performance/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/visa-denial-sidelines-thomas-partey-for-ghanas-world-cup-opener/Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rapeSat, 13 Jun 2026 07:49:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/visa-denial-sidelines-thomas-partey-for-ghanas-world-cup-opener/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/drc-rally-against-constitution-change-plan-turns-violent/Two opposition figures in the DR Congo were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution, broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supportersSat, 13 Jun 2026 06:57:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/13/drc-rally-against-constitution-change-plan-turns-violent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/kenya-mourns-16-students-killed-in-devastating-school-fire/Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s town of Gilgil to pay tribute to 16 students who lost their lives in a devastating school fire.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:34:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/kenya-mourns-16-students-killed-in-devastating-school-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/protesters-denounce-insecurity-as-police-disperse-march-in-abuja/Police were deployed in large numbers in Nigeria’s capital as protesters took to the streets to denounce worsening insecurity and a surge in kidnappings.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:14:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/protesters-denounce-insecurity-as-police-disperse-march-in-abuja/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/kenyan-hospital-units-on-standby-as-part-of-ebola-emergency-preparedness-plan/Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi says medical staff have been trained to detect and manage potential Ebola cases.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/kenyan-hospital-units-on-standby-as-part-of-ebola-emergency-preparedness-plan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/south-africa-marks-50th-anniversary-of-the-1976-student-uprising/Police action against protesting students on 16 June 1976 shocked the world and marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:19:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/south-africa-marks-50th-anniversary-of-the-1976-student-uprising/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/back-to-the-roots-zimbabwes-traditional-food-revival-gains-momentum/From bubbling sorghum porridge to village-reared chicken and ox-head stew, traditional food restaurants are booming in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo. Driven by health-conscious consumers and nostalgia for homegrown flavours, indigenous cuisine is making a strong comeback.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:20:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/back-to-the-roots-zimbabwes-traditional-food-revival-gains-momentum/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/burundis-drum-heritage-takes-center-stage-at-umukozo-cultural-festival/Under the theme “Our Identity is Culture,” the UMUKOZO Festival was recently held in Bujumbura. The country's renowned traditional drummers delivered powerful and synchronized performances on large royal drums.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:21:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/burundis-drum-heritage-takes-center-stage-at-umukozo-cultural-festival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/israel-tel-aviv-pride-marchers-push-for-lgbtq-equality-amid-tensions-and-war/Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights in a region where equality remains limited.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:17:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/israel-tel-aviv-pride-marchers-push-for-lgbtq-equality-amid-tensions-and-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/xenophobia-row-rocks-africa-as-fans-toss-support-to-mexico-over-bafana-bafana/Africa’s traditional show of football solidarity changed across social media at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a wave of fans across the continent openly backed Mexico over South Africa in their opening group match, reflecting deeper political tensions beyond sports.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:10:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/xenophobia-row-rocks-africa-as-fans-toss-support-to-mexico-over-bafana-bafana/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/dangote-refinery-targets-1-billion-fundraising/Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is taking a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The refinery is seeking to raise around one billion dollars through a private share placement, in a deal that values the company at roughly 39 billion dollars.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/dangote-refinery-targets-1-billion-fundraising/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/gaza-families-search-ruins-after-israeli-strikes-hit-homes/Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:52:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/gaza-families-search-ruins-after-israeli-strikes-hit-homes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/nigeria-neutralised-13000-terrorists-in-past-year-according-to-president/Nigeria has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, President Bola Tinubu said Friday, adding that the death toll from the country's jihadist insurgency is down 81 percent since he took power in 2023.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:19:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/nigeria-neutralised-13000-terrorists-in-past-year-according-to-president/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/fuel-shock-sparks-electric-bike-boom-in-kenya/Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East are accelerating Kenya’s shift to electric mobility. As petrol costs soar, thousands of riders are abandoning fuel-powered motorcycles for cheaper electric alternatives, driving record sales and reshaping urban transport.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:59:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/fuel-shock-sparks-electric-bike-boom-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/future-looking-brighter-for-students-at-libyas-university-of-benghazi/The campus is being reconstructed after it was reduced to rubble during the civil conflict that followed the 2011 toppling of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:36:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/future-looking-brighter-for-students-at-libyas-university-of-benghazi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/gaza-residents-find-brief-escape-in-world-cup-opener/Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from the hardships of war.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:11:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/gaza-residents-find-brief-escape-in-world-cup-opener/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/sources-say-women-who-fled-iran-to-be-deport-from-us-to-central-african-republic/Sources said two Iranian women will be among over 20 migrants to be sent to the Central African Republic under a so-called third-country deportees deal.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:12:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/sources-say-women-who-fled-iran-to-be-deport-from-us-to-central-african-republic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/unhcr-number-of-displaced-people-worldwide-falls-for-first-time-in-a-decade/The number of people forcibly displaced around the world stood at more than 117.8 million at the end of 2025 due to conflict, violence, and persecution, according to the UN refugee agency's latest annual report.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:08:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/unhcr-number-of-displaced-people-worldwide-falls-for-first-time-in-a-decade/