http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:13:40 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/dr-congo-mine-landslide-death-toll-tops-200-government/The death toll from a landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 200, the government said WednesdayWed, 04 Mar 2026 21:13:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/dr-congo-mine-landslide-death-toll-tops-200-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/iran-us-vows-more-attacks-as-tehran-delays-khameneis-funeral/Both the U.S. Defense Secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that the U.S. military has adequate munitions for ongoing operations against Iran, despite concerns that stockpiles were running lowWed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/iran-us-vows-more-attacks-as-tehran-delays-khameneis-funeral/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/mexico-city-marks-100-days-to-2026-world-cup/Mexico City marked 100 days to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a light projection on the Torre Latinoamericana and a countdown event in the capitalWed, 04 Mar 2026 19:05:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/mexico-city-marks-100-days-to-2026-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-sudan-26-medical-workers-missing-after-attacks/More than two dozen Doctors Without Borders workers remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan, the medical charity saidWed, 04 Mar 2026 18:06:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-sudan-26-medical-workers-missing-after-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/lequipe-walid-regragui-steps-down-as-moroccos-head-coach/Walid Regragui has stepped down as coach of Morocco's national football team, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:01:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/lequipe-walid-regragui-steps-down-as-moroccos-head-coach/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/british-rapper-ghetts-jailed-12-years-for-fatal-drink-drive-crash-that-killed-student/Judge Lucraft acknowledged the rapper’s “genuine remorse” and his charitable work, but said that record was overshadowed by the fatal decision to drink and drive, costing a young man his life.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:01:25 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/british-rapper-ghetts-jailed-12-years-for-fatal-drink-drive-crash-that-killed-student/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/benins-former-president-boni-yayi-steps-down-as-leader-of-opposition-party/Benin's former president Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down as leader of the opposition Les Democrates party, citing health reasons.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:46:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/benins-former-president-boni-yayi-steps-down-as-leader-of-opposition-party/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/zimbabwe-fast-tracked-ban-over-lithium-export-rush/Securing access to rare earths and other strategic minerals has become a global priority given their batteries, green energy systems, military equipment and many other goods.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:36:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/zimbabwe-fast-tracked-ban-over-lithium-export-rush/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/france-over-250-migrants-cross-channel-to-england-as-calm-seas-return/France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:30:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/france-over-250-migrants-cross-channel-to-england-as-calm-seas-return/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/new-airstrikes-hit-beiruts-southern-suburbs-after-israeli-warning/Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:19:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/new-airstrikes-hit-beiruts-southern-suburbs-after-israeli-warning/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/nigerian-health-agency-urges-stronger-state-action-on-lassa-fever-outbreak/Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control is calling for stronger state-level action amid a worsening outbreak of Lassa fever.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:38:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/nigerian-health-agency-urges-stronger-state-action-on-lassa-fever-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-africa-offers-to-mediate-in-middle-east-conflict-if-asked/Ramaphosa also noted that his government is actively working to repatriate South African citizens stranded in the conflict-affected region, underscoring the human impact of the crisis on nationals abroad.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:46:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-africa-offers-to-mediate-in-middle-east-conflict-if-asked/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/blood-red-tinted-moon-graces-mexico-city-skies-during-total-lunar-eclipse/The spectacle was visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and the western part of South AmericaWed, 04 Mar 2026 13:42:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/blood-red-tinted-moon-graces-mexico-city-skies-during-total-lunar-eclipse/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/abiy-ahmed-insists-ethiopia-will-not-go-to-war-over-sea-acces/Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:08:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/abiy-ahmed-insists-ethiopia-will-not-go-to-war-over-sea-acces/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/un-says-tens-of-thousand-displaced-in-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes/Israel is pressing ahead with its air campaign against the the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:55:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/un-says-tens-of-thousand-displaced-in-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-african-anti-apartheid-activist-mosiuoa-lekota-dies-at-77/South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:51:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/south-african-anti-apartheid-activist-mosiuoa-lekota-dies-at-77/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/india-holi-brings-colour-and-crowds-nationwide/India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:05:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/india-holi-brings-colour-and-crowds-nationwide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/uk-will-no-longer-issue-study-visas-to-nationals-from-cameroon-sudan-myanmar-and-afghanist/The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:48:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/uk-will-no-longer-issue-study-visas-to-nationals-from-cameroon-sudan-myanmar-and-afghanist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/abiy-ahmed-insists-ethiopia-will-not-go-to-war-over-sea-access/Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:03:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/abiy-ahmed-insists-ethiopia-will-not-go-to-war-over-sea-access/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/qatar-shuts-down-two-energy-facilities-after-being-damaged-in-iranian-strikes/It halted production of liquefied natural gas on Monday sending prices skyrocketing and has also paused production of downstream natural gas products.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:44:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/qatar-shuts-down-two-energy-facilities-after-being-damaged-in-iranian-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/france-to-deploy-aircraft-carrier-to-mediterranean-to-protect-shipping/As energy prices soar following the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, the French president said it will help secure maritime routes.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:49:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/france-to-deploy-aircraft-carrier-to-mediterranean-to-protect-shipping/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/spain-from-ai-assistants-to-humanoid-robots-5g-dominates-mwc-barcelona/Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:46:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/spain-from-ai-assistants-to-humanoid-robots-5g-dominates-mwc-barcelona/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/lebanon-counts-dead-and-wounded-as-israeli-airstrikes-batter-beirut/Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:36:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/lebanon-counts-dead-and-wounded-as-israeli-airstrikes-batter-beirut/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-hotel-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-escalate/Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:24:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-hotel-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-escalate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/at-least-six-dead-after-a-mine-shaft-collapses-in-eastern-dr-congo/The accident took place in Rubaya, scene of another fatal incident in February in which at least 200 people died.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:06:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/at-least-six-dead-after-a-mine-shaft-collapses-in-eastern-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/west-african-states-to-create-new-force-to-fight-jihadists-in-region/Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:17:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/west-african-states-to-create-new-force-to-fight-jihadists-in-region/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/boat-capsize-off-libya-highlights-deadly-mediterranean-migration-route/Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of the Central Mediterranean migration route.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:51:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/boat-capsize-off-libya-highlights-deadly-mediterranean-migration-route/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/somalias-drought-leaves-65-million-on-brink-of-hunger-crisis-says-icrc/Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:27:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/somalias-drought-leaves-65-million-on-brink-of-hunger-crisis-says-icrc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/new-campaign-promotes-caf-head-motsepe-to-lead-south-africas-anc-but-whos-behind-it/A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as the next head of the ruling African National Congress.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:20:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/new-campaign-promotes-caf-head-motsepe-to-lead-south-africas-anc-but-whos-behind-it/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/french-court-rules-partially-in-favor-of-extraditing-senegalese-media-mogul-madiambal-diag/A French Court of Appeal has issued a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition of Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese media owner and vocal critic of his country’s government.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:53:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/french-court-rules-partially-in-favor-of-extraditing-senegalese-media-mogul-madiambal-diag/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/sudan-government-says-drone-attacks-came-from-ethiopian-territory/In a statement on Monday, Sudan’s foreign ministry warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of these “hostile acts,” describing the incidents as “clear aggression.”Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:55:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/sudan-government-says-drone-attacks-came-from-ethiopian-territory/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/us-strikes-on-iran-could-spur-nuclear-proliferation-warns-russian-fm-lavrov/US and Israeli strikes on Iran could encourage the Islamic Republic and its Arab neighbours to acquire nuclear weapons, Russia’s Foreign Minister warned on Tuesday.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:19:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/us-strikes-on-iran-could-spur-nuclear-proliferation-warns-russian-fm-lavrov/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/senegal-pm-sonko-threatens-exit-from-government-amid-rift-with-president-faye/Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko says he’s prepared to pull his Pastef party out of government and return to the opposition if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye drifts from the party’s vision.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:22:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/senegal-pm-sonko-threatens-exit-from-government-amid-rift-with-president-faye/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/oscar-nominated-the-devil-is-busy-shines-light-on-georgia-clinic-after-dobbs/Set in Georgia, where reproductive rights have been sharply restricted, the Oscar-nominated documentary short “The Devil Is Busy” captures a pivotal day inside a women’s health clinic navigating America’s new abortion landscape.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:38:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/oscar-nominated-the-devil-is-busy-shines-light-on-georgia-clinic-after-dobbs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/trump-says-iran-war-could-last-weeks-us-citizens-in-dozens-of-countries-urged-to-leave/Amid the escalating crisis, Washington has urged U.S. citizens in dozens of countries across the Middle East to leave, as fears grow of a prolonged and widening regional war.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:30:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/trump-says-iran-war-could-last-weeks-us-citizens-in-dozens-of-countries-urged-to-leave/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/france-to-increase-nuclear-arsenal-and-european-weapons-cooperation/Amid concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to defend the continent, President Emmanuel Macron said a new deterrence model was needed.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:54:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/france-to-increase-nuclear-arsenal-and-european-weapons-cooperation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/african-nationals-among-58-people-injured-by-iranian-strikes-on-uae/African nationals were among those injured in an Iranian missile strike on the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement published on social media.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:49:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/african-nationals-among-58-people-injured-by-iranian-strikes-on-uae/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/congo-president-says-he-will-not-remain-in-power-forever/If re-elected, this would be Sassou Nguesso’s final five-year term under the constitution. He declined to name a possible successor, saying instead that preparations for the country’s future are being handled in a broad and holistic way.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:12:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/congo-president-says-he-will-not-remain-in-power-forever/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/benin-police-offer-30000-reward-for-information-leading-to-alleged-coup-plotters/Benin's Republican Police issue wanted notice for suspected coup leaders and hefty reward for information to help locate them.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:05:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/benin-police-offer-30000-reward-for-information-leading-to-alleged-coup-plotters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/former-senegalese-president-enters-un-secretary-general-race/Macky Sall, who was put forward for the world body's top job by Burundi, is one of three formally nominated candidates so far.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/former-senegalese-president-enters-un-secretary-general-race/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/israel-army-issues-new-evacuation-warnings-in-lebanon/The evacuation notices come after Israel vowed to intensify strikes and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy price” following rocket and drone attacks launched by the groupTue, 03 Mar 2026 09:17:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/israel-army-issues-new-evacuation-warnings-in-lebanon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-surge-as-iran-vows-to-attack-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/The closure of the sea passage threatens to choke what is the world’s most vital oil and gas route, accounting for a fifth of global flows.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:38:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-surge-as-iran-vows-to-attack-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/united-states-imposes-sanctions-on-rwanda-military-over-fighting-in-dr-congo/It says its actions in the eastern DRC are sabotaging President Donald Trump's peace deal between Kigali and Kinshasa.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:28:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/united-states-imposes-sanctions-on-rwanda-military-over-fighting-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/zimbabwe-releases-over-4000-prisoners-under-presidential-amnesty/The justice minister says the amnesty focuses on vulnerable groups and those who have demonstrated significant progress in their rehabilitation.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:19:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/zimbabwe-releases-over-4000-prisoners-under-presidential-amnesty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/ethiopia-marks-battle-of-adwa-anniversary-amid-rising-tensions-with-eritrea/With full military pomp, Ethiopia has marked the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, celebrating its 1896 victory over invading Italian forces, a triumph that ensured the country was never colonized and remains a powerful symbol of national pride.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:17:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/ethiopia-marks-battle-of-adwa-anniversary-amid-rising-tensions-with-eritrea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/congo-brazzaville-gears-up-for-controversial-march-15-presidential-election/Since late February, the Republic of Congo has been alive with the March 15 presidential campaign. Among seven candidates, incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso was the first to launch his bid, drawing massive crowds at a rally in Pointe-Noire, the country’s economic capital.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:02:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/congo-brazzaville-gears-up-for-controversial-march-15-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/drone-attack-targets-drcs-strategic-kisangani-airport/Provincial authorities in Tshopo said the attack took place on Sunday and blamed the anti-government M23 armed group, which is backed by neighbouring Rwanda. According to officials, four “kamikaze drones loaded with submunitions” were launched at the airport but were intercepted and shot down.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:56:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/drone-attack-targets-drcs-strategic-kisangani-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/president-doumbouya-in-good-health-advisors-say-after-questions-over-ongoing-absence/Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya, who has been absent from the country for more than two weeks, is in "good health", authorities told local media Monday, as speculation swirled surrounding his medical fitness.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:54:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/president-doumbouya-in-good-health-advisors-say-after-questions-over-ongoing-absence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/zimbabwe-frees-nearly-4000-inmates-under-presidential-amnesty/A total of 4,305 -- including 223 women -- will eventually be released, Ziyambi said, with the scheme "focusing on vulnerable groups and those who have demonstrated significant progress in their rehabilitation".Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:10:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/zimbabwe-frees-nearly-4000-inmates-under-presidential-amnesty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/deal-with-israel-could-backfire-on-somalilands-port-of-berbera-amid-regional-upheaval/Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/deal-with-israel-could-backfire-on-somalilands-port-of-berbera-amid-regional-upheaval/