http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:15 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/mogadishu-residents-flee-as-gunfire-breaks-out-near-house-of-former-somali-pm/Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Khaire said he was attacked by government forces ahead of planned protests.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/mogadishu-residents-flee-as-gunfire-breaks-out-near-house-of-former-somali-pm/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/drcs-bunia-airport-reopens-after-steep-decline-in-number-of-suspected-ebola-cases/Traffic has resumed at Bunia airport in DR Congo’s Ituri province - the epicenter of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak - after the World Health Organization reported a sharp decline in the number of suspected cases from 906 to 116.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/drcs-bunia-airport-reopens-after-steep-decline-in-number-of-suspected-ebola-cases/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ebola-wfp-steps-food-assistance-to-frontline-workers-patients/Ituri, the epicenter of ebola, is one of the most severely food insecure hotspots in DRC in 2026, with an estimated 1,7 million people – more than a third of the population -facing crisis or worse levels of hungerWed, 03 Jun 2026 19:53:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ebola-wfp-steps-food-assistance-to-frontline-workers-patients/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ugandas-ghetto-kids-dance-troupe-cant-wait-for-world-cup-show-with-shakira/Uganda's Ghetto Kids dance troupe are getting ready to take the stage at the World Cup half-time show in the US: "We can't wait to show the world what we are!"Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:26:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ugandas-ghetto-kids-dance-troupe-cant-wait-for-world-cup-show-with-shakira/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ecdc-ebola-threat-to-eu-public-remains-very-low/The risk of Ebola infection for the wider public in the European Union remains "very low," according to health officials. But a worsening outbreak involving a rare strain of the virus in Congo and Uganda is raising concern due to the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/ecdc-ebola-threat-to-eu-public-remains-very-low/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/abdoulaye-wade-senegals-former-president-turns-100/The former schoolteacher was born on 29 May 1926 in Saint-Louis in the country's north and served as president from 2000 to 2012Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/abdoulaye-wade-senegals-former-president-turns-100/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/foreign-nationals-in-south-africa-seek-community-protection-after-weekend-of-deadly-violen/At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:52:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/foreign-nationals-in-south-africa-seek-community-protection-after-weekend-of-deadly-violen/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/gabon-opposition-leader-kept-behind-bars-as-court-rejects-appeal/Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in detention after an appeals court rejected his bid to invalidate legal proceedings against him. The decision deepens concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms in the Central African nation.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:49:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/gabon-opposition-leader-kept-behind-bars-as-court-rejects-appeal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/senegal-sonko-faye-split-deepens-as-president-asserts-authority/Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal's ruling party and recently dismissed from his post as prime minister, has stated that his party is now "in a situation of cohabitation"Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/senegal-sonko-faye-split-deepens-as-president-asserts-authority/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/zimbabwes-parliament-debates-draft-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/The controversial constitutional amendment bill would also do away with presidential elections, giving parliament the power to appoint the head of state.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:10:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/zimbabwes-parliament-debates-draft-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/extended-bar-hours-seek-to-boost-businesses-during-world-cup/State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world’s most-watched sporting event. They want to help businesses and improve fan experiences, particularly for those who may have been priced out of ticketsWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:53:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/extended-bar-hours-seek-to-boost-businesses-during-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/vote-counting-continues-in-ethiopia-after-polls-marred-by-insecurity/The election board said the delays were primarily due to the long queues observed on Monday, despite the extension of voting until midnight.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/vote-counting-continues-in-ethiopia-after-polls-marred-by-insecurity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/haiti-celebrates-as-woodensky-receives-visa-to-join-world-cup-campaign/After weeks of uncertainty, Haitian footballer Woodensky Pierre has received a U.S. visa to join his national team at the World Cup. For supporters in Haiti, the moment is more than a sporting milestone—it is a symbol of hope for a country facing violence, instability and hardship.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:29:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/haiti-celebrates-as-woodensky-receives-visa-to-join-world-cup-campaign/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-m23-and-fdlr-leaders/The United States has imposed new sanctions on senior figures from the M23 rebel movement and the FDLR militia, escalating pressure on armed groups fueling conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:36:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-m23-and-fdlr-leaders/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/benins-new-president-rebuilding-ties-with-sahel-states/President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday after visiting Nigeria on Monday.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:29:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/benins-new-president-rebuilding-ties-with-sahel-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/macron-and-kagame-inaugurate-paris-memorial-to-rwanda-genocide-victims/The French president said it placed the 1994 killing of an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus "at the heart ​of our capital and our history".Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:28:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/macron-and-kagame-inaugurate-paris-memorial-to-rwanda-genocide-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/final-preparations-for-french-world-cup-team-before-heading-to-us/President Emmanuel Macron and his wife visiting Les Bleus at their Clairefontaine base on Tuesday to wish the team well as they look win their second title.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:03:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/03/final-preparations-for-french-world-cup-team-before-heading-to-us/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/un-warns-world-to-prepare-for-el-nino-extreme-weather/There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:14:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/un-warns-world-to-prepare-for-el-nino-extreme-weather/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/teachers-protest-schoolchildren-kidnappings-in-nigeria/Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:52:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/teachers-protest-schoolchildren-kidnappings-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nine-girls-arraigned-in-court-over-suspected-arson-attack-at-kenyan-girls-school/Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school in central Kenya appeared in court in Naivasha on Tuesday.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:54:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nine-girls-arraigned-in-court-over-suspected-arson-attack-at-kenyan-girls-school/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/dr-congo-airport-reopens-in-ebola-hit-area-as-suspected-cases-drop/The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declinedTue, 02 Jun 2026 16:24:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/dr-congo-airport-reopens-in-ebola-hit-area-as-suspected-cases-drop/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenya-faces-backlash-over-proposed-us-funded-ebola-facility/Protests against a planned U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya have intensified, leaving one person reportedly dead and prompting legal challenges.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:12:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenya-faces-backlash-over-proposed-us-funded-ebola-facility/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/born-on-the-road-aid-cuts-leave-refugee-mothers-with-nowhere-to-turn/When labour pains struck Sudanese refugee Maude Ahmad Fadala, there was no clinic nearby, no transport and no money to reach a hospital. Hours later, weakened by illness and stranded on a dirt road in northern Central African Republic, she gave birth with only her sister by her side.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:47:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/born-on-the-road-aid-cuts-leave-refugee-mothers-with-nowhere-to-turn/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/hollywood-honors-marilyn-monroe-100-years-on/Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/hollywood-honors-marilyn-monroe-100-years-on/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghanas-anti-lgbtq-bill-faces-further-review/Ghanaian President John Mahama has said a controversial bill that would further restrict LGBTQ+ rights will undergo legal scrutiny before it can become law.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:33:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghanas-anti-lgbtq-bill-faces-further-review/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-temporarily-halts-repatriation-sign-ups-in-south-africa/Ghanaian authorities have suspended new registrations for a programme helping citizens return home from South Africa, following an overwhelming response from applicants.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:03:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-temporarily-halts-repatriation-sign-ups-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenyan-president-defends-controversial-us-backed-ebola-facility/Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the countryTue, 02 Jun 2026 12:42:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/kenyan-president-defends-controversial-us-backed-ebola-facility/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-uk-sign-growth-partnership-deal-to-address-education-and-job-creation/Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and create thousands of opportunities for people.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/ghana-uk-sign-growth-partnership-deal-to-address-education-and-job-creation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/fifa-launches-world-cups-state-of-the-art-broadcast-hub-in-dallas/The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:48:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/fifa-launches-world-cups-state-of-the-art-broadcast-hub-in-dallas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/us-to-slash-visa-processing-sites-in-africa-from-50-to-20/The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:37:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/us-to-slash-visa-processing-sites-in-africa-from-50-to-20/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/benins-new-president-flies-to-nigeria-on-first-foreign-trip/Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiersTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:24:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/benins-new-president-flies-to-nigeria-on-first-foreign-trip/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/world-cup-2026-who-coaches-africas-10-qualified-teams/Africa will be represented by 10 national football teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a mix of locally-born and foreign coaches leading the continent’s biggest football nations.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:20:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/world-cup-2026-who-coaches-africas-10-qualified-teams/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nigerias-president-hails-the-navy-as-it-marks-its-70th-anniversary/Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:32:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/nigerias-president-hails-the-navy-as-it-marks-its-70th-anniversary/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/vote-count-begins-as-ruling-party-targets-landslide-win/Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/vote-count-begins-as-ruling-party-targets-landslide-win/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/mozambique-says-five-citizens-killed-in-south-africa-xenophobic-attack/The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:30:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/mozambique-says-five-citizens-killed-in-south-africa-xenophobic-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/senegalese-president-names-new-30-member-cabinet/Ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko says his Pastef party will not participate in the new government.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:37:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/senegalese-president-names-new-30-member-cabinet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/court-rules-uk-does-not-have-to-pay-rwanda-over-failed-asylum-plan/Rwanda had sued Britain for over $130 million after the controversial plan was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:57:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/court-rules-uk-does-not-have-to-pay-rwanda-over-failed-asylum-plan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/elections-in-ethiopia-abiy-ahmeds-party-considered-the-favorite-africanews-today/Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:11:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ali Bamba)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/elections-in-ethiopia-abiy-ahmeds-party-considered-the-favorite-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/serena-williams-to-return-to-professional-tennis-at-age-44/Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:47:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/serena-williams-to-return-to-professional-tennis-at-age-44/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/abiy-ahmed-blames-enemies-for-propaganda-against-election-in-ethiopia/Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed "Ethiopia’s historical enemies" were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:47:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/abiy-ahmed-blames-enemies-for-propaganda-against-election-in-ethiopia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/iran-conflict-fuels-farm-crisis-as-costs-soar-in-south-africa/South African wheat farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel and fertilizer markets. With diesel and fertilizer prices surging, producers warn that shrinking profits could push some farms to the brink.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:07:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/iran-conflict-fuels-farm-crisis-as-costs-soar-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/kenyan-activists-protest-rising-cases-of-gender-based-violence-femicide/Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital on Monday, calling for the government to urgently investigate rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, or the killing of women.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:17:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/kenyan-activists-protest-rising-cases-of-gender-based-violence-femicide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/mexico-sets-record-with-giant-augmented-reality-world-cup-mural/A collective of Mexican artists set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest augmented reality football mural, unveiling a 625.68-square-meter interactive artwork in the city of La PazMon, 01 Jun 2026 15:15:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/mexico-sets-record-with-giant-augmented-reality-world-cup-mural/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/ethiopia-votes-as-abiy-seeks-stronger-mandate-amid-democratic-concerns/Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in legislative elections expected to extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s rule, as opposition parties and analysts raised concerns about political freedoms, ongoing conflicts and the competitiveness of the vote.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:45:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/ethiopia-votes-as-abiy-seeks-stronger-mandate-amid-democratic-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/nigeria-teachers-in-oyoo-state-down-tools-over-the-kidnapping-of-colleagues/The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) called an open-ended strike from Monday in the state of Oyo, in protest at the kidnapping in mid-May of dozens of children and their teachers.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:35:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/nigeria-teachers-in-oyoo-state-down-tools-over-the-kidnapping-of-colleagues/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/five-health-workers-recover-from-ebola-in-dr-congo/The World Health Organization said Sunday that five people in total have recovered from the disease and dischargedMon, 01 Jun 2026 12:19:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/five-health-workers-recover-from-ebola-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/hundreds-of-kenyan-youths-protest-outside-the-ebola-quarantine-center-for-us-citizens/Hundreds of youths in Kenya’s central town of Nanyuki on Monday demonstrated against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:19:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/hundreds-of-kenyan-youths-protest-outside-the-ebola-quarantine-center-for-us-citizens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/trionda-the-most-advanced-world-cup-ball-ever-made/When the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, billions of eyes will be fixed on the players. Yet another star of the tournament will already be on the pitch. It is called TRIONDA.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:38:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/trionda-the-most-advanced-world-cup-ball-ever-made/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/world-cup-dream-brings-hope-to-haiti-amid-violence-and-instability/The excitement follows Haiti’s qualification for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and only the second time in the country’s historyMon, 01 Jun 2026 10:43:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/world-cup-dream-brings-hope-to-haiti-amid-violence-and-instability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/death-of-yves-sakila-puts-irelands-race-relations-under-scrutiny/The death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards in central Dublin, has sparked protests, international attention and renewed scrutiny of racism in Ireland.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/death-of-yves-sakila-puts-irelands-race-relations-under-scrutiny/