http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:26:53 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/madagascar-coup-leader-michael-randrianirina-names-businessman-as-new-prime-minister/Colonel Michael Randrianirina made the appointment just three days after he was sworn in as Madagascar's new president.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:26:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/madagascar-coup-leader-michael-randrianirina-names-businessman-as-new-prime-minister/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/amazon-cloud-computing-outage-disrupts-snapchat-airbnb-and-online-services-worldwide/The global outage at Amazon Web Services affected dozens of major online operations, including some of Amazon's own websites and apps.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:13:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/amazon-cloud-computing-outage-disrupts-snapchat-airbnb-and-online-services-worldwide/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/cargo-plane-skids-off-hong-kong-runway-killing-two-airport-workers/A cargo plane operated by Turkey-based ACT Airlines skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport and crashed into a security patrol car early Monday, killing two airport security workers.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:51:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/cargo-plane-skids-off-hong-kong-runway-killing-two-airport-workers/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-remains-closed-after-daring-daylight-robbery-shocks-paris/People queued outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday, hoping it would reopen a day after a daring daylight robbery forced its closure.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:38:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-remains-closed-after-daring-daylight-robbery-shocks-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/houthis-mourn-military-chief-killed-in-israeli-airstrike/Houthi rebels held a funeral in Sanaa for their military chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike. Over 1,000 mourners and supporters attended the ceremony, paying their respects to al-Ghamari and his 13-year-old son, Hussain, who were bMon, 20 Oct 2025 14:30:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/houthis-mourn-military-chief-killed-in-israeli-airstrike/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/separatist-leaders-trial-sparks-protests-in-nigerian-capital/Nnamdi Kanu’s long-running legal battle has reignited tensions in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The separatist leader — on trial for terrorism charges linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB — is set to begin his defence on Thursday after a court dismissed his no-case submission.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:16:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/separatist-leaders-trial-sparks-protests-in-nigerian-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-museum-closes-after-daring-daylight-jewel-heist-in-paris/On Sunday morning, thieves stole eight priceless Napoleonic jewels, in a heist that lasted just a few minutes, officials said.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:52:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-museum-closes-after-daring-daylight-jewel-heist-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/pix-of-the-day-october-20-2025/Pix of the Day: October 20, 2025Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:31:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/pix-of-the-day-october-20-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/namibia-confirms-first-mpox-case/Namibia’s Ministry of Health is on high alert after the country’s first Mpox case was confirmed in Swakopmund on Saturday. The patient, who tested positive on 18 October, is in a stable condition and remains in isolation at the Swakopmund District Hospital.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:46:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/namibia-confirms-first-mpox-case/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/zimbabwe-zanu-pf-moves-to-extend-presidents-term/The party adopted the resolution at its annual conference on Saturday.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:19:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/zimbabwe-zanu-pf-moves-to-extend-presidents-term/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/yunnan-exports-poultry-hatching-eggs-to-tanzania-marking-milestone/A shipment of around 35,000 white feathered broiler hatching eggs departed from Yunnan Province on Friday, marking the province’s first export of domestically produced hatching eggs to an overseas market.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:39:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/yunnan-exports-poultry-hatching-eggs-to-tanzania-marking-milestone/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/cameroon-awaits-results-amid-high-tension-and-rival-victory-claims/Tension remains high in Cameroon as the country awaits the official announcement of election results by the Constitutional Council, now scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd. In the aftermath of the vote, candidates continue to claim victory, fueling uncertainty among the population.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:54:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/cameroon-awaits-results-amid-high-tension-and-rival-victory-claims/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/kainan-city-sets-world-record-for-mass-gingerbread-house-decorating/Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:05:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/kainan-city-sets-world-record-for-mass-gingerbread-house-decorating/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/car-deepening-humanitarian-crisis-as-refugees-flee-sudan-conflict/On a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, as conflict, climate shocks, and dwindling aid converge to put millions at risk.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:06:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/car-deepening-humanitarian-crisis-as-refugees-flee-sudan-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/thousands-join-santiagos-annual-zombiewalk-in-a-celebration-of-horror-and-art/Thousands took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday for Zombiewalk 2025, the annual parade of the living dead that has become a highlight of the Chilean capital’s cultural scene.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:43:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/thousands-join-santiagos-annual-zombiewalk-in-a-celebration-of-horror-and-art/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/fans-celebrate-across-morocco-after-under-20-team-takes-home-world-cup/Fans across Morocco celebrated on Sunday night after the country’s win in the 2025 Under-20 World Cup final. Striker Yassir Zabiri was the man of the match, scoring both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over Argentina.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:40:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/fans-celebrate-across-morocco-after-under-20-team-takes-home-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/two-killed-after-cargo-plane-veers-off-runway-while-landing-in-hong-kong/A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/two-killed-after-cargo-plane-veers-off-runway-while-landing-in-hong-kong/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/drc-begins-countdown-to-end-of-ebola-outbreak-as-last-patient-recovers/A major milestone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s fight against Ebola. The last patient being treated since an outbreak of the disease was declared in early September has been released from hospital. Their recovery starts the clock on a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:29:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/drc-begins-countdown-to-end-of-ebola-outbreak-as-last-patient-recovers/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/kenyas-toroitich-wins-amsterdam-marathon/Kenya's Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba and Ethiopian Aynalem Desta won the 50th edition of the Amsterdam Marathon, which took place on Sunday, October 19, in the city of Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:56:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/kenyas-toroitich-wins-amsterdam-marathon/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/morocco-beats-argentina-to-win-its-first-under-20-world-cup-title/Striker Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Morocco won its first Under-20 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:20:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/morocco-beats-argentina-to-win-its-first-under-20-world-cup-title/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/raila-odinga-laid-to-rest-as-kenya-faces-political-uncertainty/Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was buried Sunday at his rural home as the country, which has previously been marred by post-election violence and anti-government protests, faces political uncertainty.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:51:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/raila-odinga-laid-to-rest-as-kenya-faces-political-uncertainty/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/south-african-rowing-team-to-makes-history-in-boston-regatta/It is the first time an all-Black African team will take part at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the largest three-day event in the world.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:34:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/south-african-rowing-team-to-makes-history-in-boston-regatta/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/usa-tens-of-thousand-take-to-the-streets-in-anti-trump-no-kings-protests/Protesters accuse the Trump administration of attempting to subvert democracyMon, 20 Oct 2025 08:54:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/usa-tens-of-thousand-take-to-the-streets-in-anti-trump-no-kings-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/egyptians-call-for-rafah-border-crossing-with-gaza-strip-to-be-reopened/Israel on Saturday said the crossing between Egypt and Gaza would remain closed until further notice.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:21:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/egyptians-call-for-rafah-border-crossing-with-gaza-strip-to-be-reopened/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/met-museum-unveils-divine-egypt-exhibition-on-ancient-gods/'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:13:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/met-museum-unveils-divine-egypt-exhibition-on-ancient-gods/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/counting-underway-in-libya-following-elections-in-16-municipal-councils/Libyans hope these municipal elections will pave the way for long-delayed parliamentary and presidential polls.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:48:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/counting-underway-in-libya-following-elections-in-16-municipal-councils/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/genz-protesters-return-to-streets-in-morocco-after-pause/Led by an online youth collective, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:55:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/genz-protesters-return-to-streets-in-morocco-after-pause/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/ivory-coast-leader-urges-young-people-to-vote-in-presidential-poll/President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in office in the election due to take place on 25 October.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:59:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/ivory-coast-leader-urges-young-people-to-vote-in-presidential-poll/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/ivorian-presidential-candidates-offers-youth-a-message-of-hope/Jean-Louis Billon was on the campaign trail in Abidjan’s working class neighbourhood of Abobo on Saturday.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/ivorian-presidential-candidates-offers-youth-a-message-of-hope/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/south-sudan-frees-child-soldiers-pledges-education-over-army/South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:23:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/south-sudan-frees-child-soldiers-pledges-education-over-army/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/madagascar-coup-leader-sworn-is-as-president-promises-new-elections-within-two-years/An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president. Colonel Michael Randrianirina took the oath of office on Friday - just three days after leading the takeover that saw president Andry Rajoelina flee the country.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:57:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/madagascar-coup-leader-sworn-is-as-president-promises-new-elections-within-two-years/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/culinary-innovator-fatmata-binta-appointed-faos-goodwill-ambassador-for-africa/The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:15:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/culinary-innovator-fatmata-binta-appointed-faos-goodwill-ambassador-for-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/fighting-in-north-darfur-triples-displacement-amid-sudan-crisis/Fighting in North Darfur’s embattled capital of el-Fasher has tripled the number of displaced people this year alone in Tawila, a town about 60 kilometers away, said a UN migration agency official.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:42:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/fighting-in-north-darfur-triples-displacement-amid-sudan-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/lebanon-orders-hannibal-gadhafis-release-after-10-years/After 10 years in prison without charge, a Lebanese judge has ordered the release of Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi. But it’s on condition that he pays $11 million bail, something his lawyers say they will contest.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:28:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/lebanon-orders-hannibal-gadhafis-release-after-10-years/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/cameroon-on-edge-after-disputed-presidential-election/After Cameroon's presidential election on 12 October, both parties have claimed victory, despite official results not expected for another week. In the port city of Garoua in northern Cameroon, supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma are keeping watch outside the former minister's house.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:23:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/cameroon-on-edge-after-disputed-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/kenya-holds-state-funeral-for-raila-odinga/Presidents and representatives of African heads of state joined thousands of mourners at a state funeral service on Friday for Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the democratic reformer who died this week in India at the age of 80Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:36:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/kenya-holds-state-funeral-for-raila-odinga/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/poll-shows-more-americans-approve-trumps-handling-of-gaza-conflict/The new Associated Press-NORC poll, however, shows that his apparent success on the world stage has not yet improved his overall standing at home.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:33:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/poll-shows-more-americans-approve-trumps-handling-of-gaza-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/macron-eu-chief-von-der-leyen-meet-in-paris/The meeting comes as France’s latest political crisis eased — for now — when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two consecutive no-confidence votes on Thursday, averting another government collapseMon, 20 Oct 2025 09:30:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/macron-eu-chief-von-der-leyen-meet-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/israeli-airstrikes-hit-southern-lebanon-six-injured/Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting a cement plant and an environmental group's site that it accuses of being fronts for Hezbollah, injuring at least six people and triggering massive explosions that caused widespread panic.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:16:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/israeli-airstrikes-hit-southern-lebanon-six-injured/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/pix-of-the-day-october-17-2025/Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:40:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/pix-of-the-day-october-17-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/barcelona-hoping-to-bounce-back-in-la-liga-match-against-catalan-rival-girona/Hansi Flick's side were at the top of the table before suffering a humbling 4-1 defeat to Sevilla ahead of the international break.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:39:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/barcelona-hoping-to-bounce-back-in-la-liga-match-against-catalan-rival-girona/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/devotees-prepare-to-celebrate-diwali/Across India and the wider world, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It's also observed by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, each attaching their own meaning to the festivalFri, 17 Oct 2025 14:37:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/devotees-prepare-to-celebrate-diwali/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/new-hiv-prevention-injection-rolls-out-to-end-new-cases-by-2030/The injection, known as cabotegravir, is a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and is administered every two months.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:32:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/new-hiv-prevention-injection-rolls-out-to-end-new-cases-by-2030/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/madagascar-coup-who-is-the-colonel-behind-the-power-grab/Here's what to know about Col. Michael Randrianirina, who seized power following weeks of large anti-government protests by mainly young people:Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/madagascar-coup-who-is-the-colonel-behind-the-power-grab/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/ivory-coasts-former-first-lady-campaigns-ahead-of-presidential-polls/Simone Gbagbo is one of two female candidates contesting the 25 October vote which incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is widely expected to win.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:42:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/ivory-coasts-former-first-lady-campaigns-ahead-of-presidential-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/russian-court-sentences-15-ukrainian-soldiers-to-prison-for-terrorism/A Russian military court convicted 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges Friday, sentencing them to prison terms of up to 21 years in a proceeding widely condemned by Kyiv and human rights groups as a sham violation of international law.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:43:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/russian-court-sentences-15-ukrainian-soldiers-to-prison-for-terrorism/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/cristiano-ronaldo-extends-reign-as-highest-paid-footballer/With earnings estimated at $280 million, the Al Nassr star will earn more than double that of Inter Miami's Lionel MessiFri, 17 Oct 2025 12:58:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/cristiano-ronaldo-extends-reign-as-highest-paid-footballer/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/muskox-smashes-210-pound-pumpkin-in-early-halloween-treat/A muskox at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, received an early Halloween treat on Wednesday — a 210-pound pumpkin to play with and devour.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:49:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/muskox-smashes-210-pound-pumpkin-in-early-halloween-treat/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/elephants-at-oregon-zoo-crush-giant-pumpkins-to-celebrate-halloween/Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:44:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/elephants-at-oregon-zoo-crush-giant-pumpkins-to-celebrate-halloween/http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/gunmen-ambush-in-northwest-nigeria-leaves-8-dead/Gunmen ambushed a security personnel in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state and killed at least eight people, the state's governor said.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:29:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/gunmen-ambush-in-northwest-nigeria-leaves-8-dead/