Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:31:05 +0000Middle East war boosts traffic through Kenyan port of Lamuhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/middle-east-war-boosts-traffic-through-kenyan-port-of-lamu/Thousands of high-end cars being shipped from Japan and destined for Dubai have been dropped off on the Kenyan island of Lamu, port authorities said, as the Mideast war provides a boost to African shipping hubs.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:31:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/middle-east-war-boosts-traffic-through-kenyan-port-of-lamu/Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countrieshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afghanistan-sierra-leone-and-malawi-among-the-unhappiest-countries/Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday, which also highlights the stark decline in well-being among young people linked to heavy social media use.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:05:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/afghanistan-sierra-leone-and-malawi-among-the-unhappiest-countries/Sahel accounts for nearly half of all terror-related deaths: reporthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/sahel-accounts-for-nearly-half-of-all-terror-related-deaths-report/The Sahel region of Africa, which has become the "global epicentre of terrorism," accounted for nearly half of all terrorism-related deaths for the third consecutive year in 2025, the Global Terrorism Report said Thursday.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:39:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/sahel-accounts-for-nearly-half-of-all-terror-related-deaths-report/Rwanda, DRC agree to "ease tensions" after talks in Washingtonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rwanda-drc-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-washington/The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed during talks in Washington to take "concrete steps" to ease tensions and advance a peace accord struck last year, a joint statement said.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:33:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rwanda-drc-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-washington/Gulf crisis draws attention to African oil [Business Africa]http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/gulf-crisis-draws-attention-to-african-oil-business-africa/Unlike crude from the middle east, a lot of African oil does not have to transit vulnerable corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz, where events like war can put a stop to shipping. But years of constrained investment meant African producers cannot pump more and fast enough to cover supply gapsThu, 19 Mar 2026 13:16:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/gulf-crisis-draws-attention-to-african-oil-business-africa/Pix of the Day, 19 March 2026http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pix-of-the-day-19-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 19 March 2026Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pix-of-the-day-19-march-2026/Fuel hikes squeeze Moroccans as Middle East tensions risehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/fuel-hikes-squeeze-moroccans-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/The rising cost of fuel is beginning to be felt in Morocco due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:24:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/fuel-hikes-squeeze-moroccans-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/Hungary: Wellness day for endangered tortoises at Nyíregyháza Zoohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/hungary-wellness-day-for-endangered-tortoises-at-nyiregyhaza-zoo/Staff at Nyíregyháza Zoo carried out a wellness programme for resident tortoises on Wednesday 18 March, providing cleaning, grooming and veterinary checks.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:58:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/hungary-wellness-day-for-endangered-tortoises-at-nyiregyhaza-zoo/UN mine action chiefs for Ethiopia and Sudan call for more fundinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/un-mine-action-chiefs-for-ethiopia-and-sudan-call-for-more-funding/They say mines kill and maim a disproportionate number of children and that people cannot return to safety without addressing explosive hazards.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:58:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/un-mine-action-chiefs-for-ethiopia-and-sudan-call-for-more-funding/Rafah crossing partially reopens after weeks of closurehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rafah-crossing-partially-reopens-after-weeks-of-closure/Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt partially reopened Thursday for the first time since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, allowing a small number of Palestinian patients to leave the devastated enclave and stranded travelers to return.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/rafah-crossing-partially-reopens-after-weeks-of-closure/Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wildhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild/An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild/Nigerian VP vows 'full peace' after deadly Maiduguri bombing kills 23 http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerian-vp-vows-full-peace-after-deadly-maiduguri-bombing-kills-23/Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima flew to Maiduguri on Wednesday, pledging to restore "full peace" after a triple suicide bombing killed 23 people in one of the deadliest attacks on the Borno state capital in years.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerian-vp-vows-full-peace-after-deadly-maiduguri-bombing-kills-23/African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON titlehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/african-football-body-president-defends-decision-to-strip-senegal-of-afcon-title/Patrice Motsepe said the different conclusions reached by CAF’s internal bodies reflects the independence of its judicial processes.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:12:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/african-football-body-president-defends-decision-to-strip-senegal-of-afcon-title/Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikeshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-mass-funeral-in-tehran-for-larijani-and-other-officials-killed-in-strikes/Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:10:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-mass-funeral-in-tehran-for-larijani-and-other-officials-killed-in-strikes/Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havochttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pakistan-karachi-thunderstorm-kills-at-least-16-as-powerful-winds-wreak-havoc/A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:50:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/pakistan-karachi-thunderstorm-kills-at-least-16-as-powerful-winds-wreak-havoc/Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across regionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-missile-strike-hits-tel-aviv-area-as-deaths-mount-across-region/Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:39:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-missile-strike-hits-tel-aviv-area-as-deaths-mount-across-region/Nigeria's army chief visits Maiduguri following deadly suicide bombingshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerias-army-chief-visits-maiduguri-following-deadly-suicide-bombings/The military has blamed militant group Boko Haram for the attacks in which at least 23 people died and 108 were injured.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:35:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/nigerias-army-chief-visits-maiduguri-following-deadly-suicide-bombings/Madagascar's interim leadership strengthens cooperation with Russiahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/madagascars-interim-leadership-strengthens-cooperation-with-russia/Security cooperation with Moscow has already begun and other targeted sectors include agriculture and mining.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:10:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/madagascars-interim-leadership-strengthens-cooperation-with-russia/Senegalese fans in disbelief after AFCON victory overturnedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-fans-in-disbelief-after-afcon-victory-overturned/Two months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football has annulled Senegal’s victory. The appeals committee of African football’s governing body has declared Morocco the winner by default. And the decision has outraged the Senegalese.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:56:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Wahany Johnson SAMBOU)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-fans-in-disbelief-after-afcon-victory-overturned/Trump tariffs hurting US manufacturers, data suggestshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/trump-tariffs-hurting-us-manufacturers-data-suggests/US factories have been struggling since President Trump imposed tariffs on a wide range of goods. Data shows that the country has lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:40:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/trump-tariffs-hurting-us-manufacturers-data-suggests/UN mission patrols South Sudan refugee camp after deadly attackhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/un-mission-patrols-south-sudan-refugee-camp-after-deadly-attack/Responding to a recent deadly attack in which a Sudanese refugee lost his life, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, to assess security in the area and work with local authorities, security forces, and refugee coWed, 18 Mar 2026 17:35:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/un-mission-patrols-south-sudan-refugee-camp-after-deadly-attack/AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruptionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/afcon-2025-final-scandal-senegal-accuses-caf-of-corruption/After the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on Tuesday, Dakar has taken its protest a step further: it accused the CAF of corruption and called for an international investigation on Wednesday.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:21:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/afcon-2025-final-scandal-senegal-accuses-caf-of-corruption/Prince and Princess of Wales meet Nigerian President at Windsorhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/prince-and-princess-of-wales-meet-nigerian-president-at-windsor/The Prince and Princess of Wales met with President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor on Wednesday morning.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:28:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/prince-and-princess-of-wales-meet-nigerian-president-at-windsor/Nigeria's President Tinubu welcomed by Britain's King Charles at start of state visithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nigerias-president-tinubu-welcomed-by-britains-king-charles-at-start-of-state-visit/Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed President Bola Tinubu and his wife to Windsor Castle on Wednesday during the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:33:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nigerias-president-tinubu-welcomed-by-britains-king-charles-at-start-of-state-visit/Rwanda says UK owes £100 million after asylum deal scrappedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/rwanda-says-uk-owes-100-million-after-asylum-deal-scrapped/The dispute between Rwanda and Britain over a scrapped refugee resettlement programme on Wednesday reached the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. Kigali told a panel of international judges that London is $115 million dollars in arrears, saying London torpedoed the deal with any notice.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/rwanda-says-uk-owes-100-million-after-asylum-deal-scrapped/Thousands of mourners at funeral of Larijani and other top Iranian security officialshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/thousands-of-mourners-at-funeral-of-larijani-and-other-top-iranian-security-officials/Thousands of Iranian mourners attended the funeral of Ali Larijani and other top Iranian security officials, in the capital Tehran, on Wednesday.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:33:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/thousands-of-mourners-at-funeral-of-larijani-and-other-top-iranian-security-officials/Sudan: RSF reportedly take over town near Chadian borderhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/sudan-rsf-reportedly-take-over-town-near-chadian-border/Images posted on social media showed fighters from Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces firing in the air as they celebrated after reportedly seizing the border town of Al-Tina in North Darfur State near Chad, as fighting intensifies across the country's west.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:33:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/sudan-rsf-reportedly-take-over-town-near-chadian-border/Eid al-Fitr 2026 begins amid Iran war tensionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/eid-al-fitr-2026-begins-amid-iran-war-tensions/Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. It’s an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast daily from daWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:45:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/eid-al-fitr-2026-begins-amid-iran-war-tensions/Congo’s Sassou Nguesso wins 5th term with 94.8%, provisional resultshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/congos-sassou-nguesso-wins-5th-term-with-948-provisional-results/Supporters of Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso celebrated in the streets as provisional results confirmed he is winning a fifth term with nearly 95% of the vote.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:53:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/congos-sassou-nguesso-wins-5th-term-with-948-provisional-results/Nairobi introduces menstrual leave policy sparking praise and debatehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nairobi-introduces-menstrual-leave-policy-sparking-praise-and-debate/While debate continues, Nairobi’s policy marks a rare step in Africa toward recognizing menstruation as a workplace health issue — one that could reshape how employers support women across the continent.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:13:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nairobi-introduces-menstrual-leave-policy-sparking-praise-and-debate/China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robotshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots/Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots/French Army initiates environmental protection training for African forces in Gabonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/french-army-initiates-environmental-protection-training-for-african-forces-in-gabon/The French army helps train African armed forces in environmental protection issues, organised in Gabon by the Academy for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (APERN).Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:08:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/french-army-initiates-environmental-protection-training-for-african-forces-in-gabon/'Abandoned by the world': Congolese rights activist calls for justice, peace and equal respecthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/abandoned-by-the-world-congolese-rights-activist-calls-for-justice-peace-and-equal-respect/The conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda remains unresolved despite recent US-backed efforts to ease tensions. At the heart of the crisis lie deep geopolitical, historical, and economic tensions, especially over Congo’s rich mineral resources.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:39:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/abandoned-by-the-world-congolese-rights-activist-calls-for-justice-peace-and-equal-respect/Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figureshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/iran-rescuers-search-tehran-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-kill-senior-figures/Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:21:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/iran-rescuers-search-tehran-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-kill-senior-figures/Senegalese Football Federation bashes AFCON title strippinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-football-federation-bashes-afcon-title-stripping/The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:54:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/senegalese-football-federation-bashes-afcon-title-stripping/Security analyst on Maiduguri attacks: "The city has always been vulnerable"http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/security-analyst-on-maiduguri-attacks-the-city-has-always-been-vulnerable/Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, in one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:47:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/security-analyst-on-maiduguri-attacks-the-city-has-always-been-vulnerable/Dublin St Patrick’s festival draws 500,000 as Irish roots take centre stagehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities/Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:08:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities/South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/south-african-town-divided-over-renaming-after-robert-sobukwe/The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern over its real impact on everyday lives.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:29:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/south-african-town-divided-over-renaming-after-robert-sobukwe/Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Ganhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/israel-iranian-missile-strike-near-tel-aviv-kills-elderly-couple-in-ramat-gan/An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:13:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/israel-iranian-missile-strike-near-tel-aviv-kills-elderly-couple-in-ramat-gan/Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least sixhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/lebanon-israeli-airstrike-flattens-beirut-apartment-block-killing-at-least-six/An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:04:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/lebanon-israeli-airstrike-flattens-beirut-apartment-block-killing-at-least-six/CAF overturns Senegal win: Appeals board declares Morocco AFCON Championshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/caf-overturns-senegal-win-appeals-board-declares-morocco-afcon-champions/The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:28:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/caf-overturns-senegal-win-appeals-board-declares-morocco-afcon-champions/Residents of Nigeria's Maiduguri on high alert after coordinated explosions kill 23http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/residents-of-nigerias-maiduguri-on-high-alert-after-coordinated-explosions-kill-23/Coordinated blasts by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, in one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:41:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/residents-of-nigerias-maiduguri-on-high-alert-after-coordinated-explosions-kill-23/During Ramadan, Senegal's Baye Fall community lives to serve through iftar mealshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/during-ramadan-senegals-baye-fall-community-lives-to-serve-through-iftar-meals/Each Ramadan, members of Senegal’s Baye Fall gather in their holy city of Touba to cook and distribute Iftar meals.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:44:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/during-ramadan-senegals-baye-fall-community-lives-to-serve-through-iftar-meals/Republic of Congo's president reelected to fifth term, provisional results showhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congos-president-reelected-to-fifth-term-provisional-results-show/The Republic of Congo ’s President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:35:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/republic-of-congos-president-reelected-to-fifth-term-provisional-results-show/Thousands of DR Congo refugees struggle in overcrowded Burundi camphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/thousands-of-dr-congo-refugees-struggle-in-overcrowded-burundi-camp/Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are enduring dire conditions at Burundi's Busuma camp after fleeing renewed fighting in eastern DRC, with many lacking food, shelter, and information about separated family members.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:14:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/thousands-of-dr-congo-refugees-struggle-in-overcrowded-burundi-camp/Two men appear in Nairobi court charged with illegally trading in antshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/two-men-appear-in-nairobi-court-charged-with-illegally-trading-in-ants/Two men appeared before a Nairobi court on Tuesday, charged with illegally trading in live ants.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:10:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/two-men-appear-in-nairobi-court-charged-with-illegally-trading-in-ants/Mozambique troops accused of killing fishermen in conflict-hit Cabo Delgadohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/mozambique-troops-accused-of-killing-fishermen-in-conflict-hit-cabo-delgado/Mozambique’s military is under scrutiny after troops reportedly opened fire on fishermen in the country’s conflict-hit north, killing at least 13 people.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:07:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/mozambique-troops-accused-of-killing-fishermen-in-conflict-hit-cabo-delgado/Suspected jihadists attack village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/suspected-jihadists-attack-village-in-burkina-faso-killing-at-least-12/Suspected jihadists have attacked a village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12 civilians, including nine members of a volunteer force supporting the army, according to local and security sources on Tuesday.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:46:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/suspected-jihadists-attack-village-in-burkina-faso-killing-at-least-12/Belgian ex-diplomat to stand trial over Patrice Lumumba deathhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/belgian-ex-diplomat-to-stand-trial-over-patrice-lumumba-death/A Brussels court has ordered a former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. It's a watershed moment for Lumumba's family, who said they are relieved to see the former colonial power "finally confronting its history."Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:59:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/belgian-ex-diplomat-to-stand-trial-over-patrice-lumumba-death/Pix of the Day, 17 March 2026http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/pix-of-the-day-17-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 17 March 2026Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:14:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/pix-of-the-day-17-march-2026/