Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:56:40 +0000Nigeria jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 minershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nigeria-jail-conditions-blamed-for-deaths-of-33-miners/Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:56:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nigeria-jail-conditions-blamed-for-deaths-of-33-miners/South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridgehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-athlete-traverses-600-monkey-bars-under-a-216-metre-bridge/Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:24:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-athlete-traverses-600-monkey-bars-under-a-216-metre-bridge/Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Baganhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/myanmar-spectacular-lantern-festival-lights-up-ancient-temples-in-bagan/Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:57:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/myanmar-spectacular-lantern-festival-lights-up-ancient-temples-in-bagan/DRC's former leader Kabila is Rwandan 'proxy,' Tshisekedi tells lawmakershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/drcs-former-leader-kabila-is-rwandan-proxy-tshisekedi-tells-lawmakers/DR Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is a Rwandan stooge, his successor Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers on Tuesday. Kabila this month joined forces with the Kigali-backed M23 armed group that's been leading an insurgency in eastern DRC for more than a decade.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:39:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/drcs-former-leader-kabila-is-rwandan-proxy-tshisekedi-tells-lawmakers/Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/kylian-mbappe-faces-china-backlash-as-major-brands-cut-ties-over-mao-meme-controversy/Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:01:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/kylian-mbappe-faces-china-backlash-as-major-brands-cut-ties-over-mao-meme-controversy/Egypt detains journalist Lina Attalah after court rulinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/egypt-detains-journalist-lina-attalah-after-court-ruling/Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:48:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/egypt-detains-journalist-lina-attalah-after-court-ruling/How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food futurehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/how-the-svalbard-seed-vault-could-help-protect-africas-food-future/Frozen in the Arctic: How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food futureTue, 27 Oct 2026 14:34:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/how-the-svalbard-seed-vault-could-help-protect-africas-food-future/Benin fashion show takes inspiration from the seabedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/benin-fashion-show-takes-inspiration-from-the-seabed/A fashion show on the shores of Lake Toho in Ouidah to unveil 16 new indigo patterns inspired by the ocean.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:45:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/benin-fashion-show-takes-inspiration-from-the-seabed/NASA astronaut Christina Koch on life in space, humanity and her African connectionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-on-life-in-space-humanity-and-her-african-connection/In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:47:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-on-life-in-space-humanity-and-her-african-connection/Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/tanzanias-jailed-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-begins-hunger-strike/Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:44:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/tanzanias-jailed-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-begins-hunger-strike/Israelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkothttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israelis-vote-in-pivotal-election-as-netanyahu-faces-challenge-from-eisenkot/Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:56:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israelis-vote-in-pivotal-election-as-netanyahu-faces-challenge-from-eisenkot/Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympicshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/qatar-sends-15-buses-to-senegal-ahead-of-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:09:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/qatar-sends-15-buses-to-senegal-ahead-of-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia regionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ethiopia-at-least-60-christians-killed-in-attacks-in-oromia-region/Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:48:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ethiopia-at-least-60-christians-killed-in-attacks-in-oromia-region/Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction sitehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/turkey-tornado-kills-at-least-four-workers-at-antalya-construction-site/At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:39:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/turkey-tornado-kills-at-least-four-workers-at-antalya-construction-site/IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Gameshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ioc-president-arrives-in-senegal-ahead-of-the-youth-olympic-games/Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:36:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ioc-president-arrives-in-senegal-ahead-of-the-youth-olympic-games/Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruinshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-firefighters-battle-flames-and-rescue-dog-from-kyiv-ruins/A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:35:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-firefighters-battle-flames-and-rescue-dog-from-kyiv-ruins/University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/university-students-in-the-gambia-protest-over-poor-campus-conditions/Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:25 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/university-students-in-the-gambia-protest-over-poor-campus-conditions/Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians diedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/niger-accuses-chad-of-deadly-drone-attack-in-which-two-civilians-died/The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:49:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/niger-accuses-chad-of-deadly-drone-attack-in-which-two-civilians-died/Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to pollshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israel-october-7-families-remember-victims-as-voters-head-to-polls/In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:08:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israel-october-7-families-remember-victims-as-voters-head-to-polls/Harry Kane become first English footballer to win Ballon d'Or in 25 yearshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/harry-kane-become-first-english-footballer-to-win-ballon-dor-in-25-years/He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/harry-kane-become-first-english-footballer-to-win-ballon-dor-in-25-years/South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with UShttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-african-ambassador-calls-for-talks-to-ease-tensions-with-us/Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:46:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-african-ambassador-calls-for-talks-to-ease-tensions-with-us/France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protesthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/france-crowds-fill-marseilles-old-port-in-anti-racism-protest/Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:20:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/france-crowds-fill-marseilles-old-port-in-anti-racism-protest/Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critichttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/human-rights-activists-condemn-alleged-abduction-of-tanzanian-govt-critic/Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring KenMon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/human-rights-activists-condemn-alleged-abduction-of-tanzanian-govt-critic/Moscow prepares to host African leaders for Russia-Africa Summithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/moscow-prepares-to-host-african-leaders-for-russia-africa-summit/African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/moscow-prepares-to-host-african-leaders-for-russia-africa-summit/Sudan: Soaring prices worsen food crisis [ Africanews Today]http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-soaring-prices-worsen-food-crisis-africanews-today/Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-soaring-prices-worsen-food-crisis-africanews-today/Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh regionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/russia-flames-engulf-buildings-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-voronezh-region/At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:19:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/russia-flames-engulf-buildings-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-voronezh-region/Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic eventhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/dakar-prepares-to-host-the-2026-youth-olympics-africas-first-olympic-event/The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:24:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/dakar-prepares-to-host-the-2026-youth-olympics-africas-first-olympic-event/Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situationhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/displaced-families-in-yemen-live-in-dire-humanitarian-situation/Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:14:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/displaced-families-in-yemen-live-in-dire-humanitarian-situation/UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central Londonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/uk-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-begins-in-central-london/Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:29:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/uk-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-begins-in-central-london/Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attackshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/egypt-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-escalating-houthi-attacks/Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:09:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/egypt-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-escalating-houthi-attacks/Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response in DR Congohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/fear-and-misinformation-hamper-ebola-response-in-dr-congo/In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:20:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/fear-and-misinformation-hamper-ebola-response-in-dr-congo/Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikeshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-experiences-massive-power-outages-after-rsf-drone-strikes/Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:12:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-experiences-massive-power-outages-after-rsf-drone-strikes/Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attackhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nurse-killed-health-worker-injured-in-dr-congo-ebola-attack/A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nurse-killed-health-worker-injured-in-dr-congo-ebola-attack/Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonsporhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/turkish-football-fans-elated-about-mohamed-salahs-transfer-to-trabzonspor/Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkey’s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/turkish-football-fans-elated-about-mohamed-salahs-transfer-to-trabzonspor/Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attackhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/chris-brown-avoids-jail-over-london-nightclub-bottle-attack/Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:27:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/chris-brown-avoids-jail-over-london-nightclub-bottle-attack/Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the worldhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/pix-of-the-day-26th-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the worldMon, 26 Oct 2026 14:11:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/pix-of-the-day-26th-october-2026-across-the-world/Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring fourhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/ukraine-russian-strikes-hit-odesa-and-zaporizhzhia-injuring-four/Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:55:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/ukraine-russian-strikes-hit-odesa-and-zaporizhzhia-injuring-four/Nigeria: 50 killed in bandit attack on Taraba villagehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nigeria-50-killed-in-bandit-attack-on-taraba-village/The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a rural village in eastern Nigeria on Friday has risen to 50, survivors told AFP on Sunday, after more bodies were discovered.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:19:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nigeria-50-killed-in-bandit-attack-on-taraba-village/Sudan’s bread crisis deepens as flour shortages and soaring prices hit familieshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudans-bread-crisis-deepens-as-flour-shortages-and-soaring-prices-hit-families/Bread and meat are becoming unaffordable for families in Sudan. In Omdurman, soaring prices are pushing basic food beyond people’s reach. In Blue Nile state, authorities have approved two loaves of bread for 1,000 Sudanese pounds.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:05:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudans-bread-crisis-deepens-as-flour-shortages-and-soaring-prices-hit-families/Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contactshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nigeria-evacuates-ebola-patient-to-switzerland-tracks-53-contacts/The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/nigeria-evacuates-ebola-patient-to-switzerland-tracks-53-contacts/Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since October 2023 attackshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/netanyahu-faces-voters-in-israels-first-election-since-october-2023-attacks/Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:29:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/netanyahu-faces-voters-in-israels-first-election-since-october-2023-attacks/Burundi fashion show puts recycled materials on the runwayhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/burundi-fashion-show-puts-recycled-materials-on-the-runway/The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:22:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/burundi-fashion-show-puts-recycled-materials-on-the-runway/Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to lifehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/mexico-spectacular-catrina-parade-brings-the-dead-to-life/Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:03:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/mexico-spectacular-catrina-parade-brings-the-dead-to-life/Suspect in Paris shooting moved to police psychiatric unithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/suspect-in-paris-shooting-moved-to-police-psychiatric-unit/French authorities have transferred to a psychiatric unit a man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs that killed one person and wounded five, prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., is reportedly suffering from schizophrenia.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:35:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/suspect-in-paris-shooting-moved-to-police-psychiatric-unit/US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rallyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/us-nicki-minaj-endorses-trump-at-michigan-republican-rally/Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:27:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/us-nicki-minaj-endorses-trump-at-michigan-republican-rally/Brazil's Lula wins re-election as Bolsonaro calls for vote to be annulledhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-wins-re-election-as-bolsonaro-calls-for-vote-to-be-annulled/Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday to clinch re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term. The leftist icon won just under 52 percent of the vote, according to official results. His rival, Flavio Bolsonaro got 48.2 percent.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-wins-re-election-as-bolsonaro-calls-for-vote-to-be-annulled/Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victoryhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/brazil-thousands-flood-streets-to-celebrate-lulas-election-victory/Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:26:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/brazil-thousands-flood-streets-to-celebrate-lulas-election-victory/'National emergency': 24 dead in Kenya bus crash near site of previous fatal accidenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/national-emergency-24-dead-in-kenya-bus-crash-near-site-of-previous-fatal-accident/A bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway on Sunday, killing at least 24 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident along the same highway linking the capital, Nairobi, with the coastal city of Mombasa.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:09:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/national-emergency-24-dead-in-kenya-bus-crash-near-site-of-previous-fatal-accident/Ebola: Uganda introduces 21-day quarantine for people entering from DRChttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/ebola-uganda-introduces-21-day-quarantine-for-people-entering-from-drc/Travellers entering Uganda after visiting DR Congo will face a 21-day quarantine, the country's health minister announced on Sunday. The new screening measures come after Nigeria reported its first case of the virus in a woman returning from Uganda. Kampala insists the country remains Ebola-free.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:10:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/ebola-uganda-introduces-21-day-quarantine-for-people-entering-from-drc/Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeathttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/25/serbia-crowds-celebrate-in-belgrade-after-vucic-admits-defeat/Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:07:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/25/serbia-crowds-celebrate-in-belgrade-after-vucic-admits-defeat/