http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:36:15 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/minerals-researcher-explains-us-interest-in-drc-rwanda-truce/While the agreement principally talks about Kinshasa and Kigali, there are dozens of armed groups and proxy forces in the picture, which could complicate any chances of a lasting solutionSat, 28 Jun 2025 15:36:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/minerals-researcher-explains-us-interest-in-drc-rwanda-truce/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/ivory-coast-african-union-court-deals-heavy-blow-to-gbagbos-fresh-presidency-bid/Gbagbo who ruled Ivory Coast from 2000 until he was forced from power in 2011 had ran to the continental court to challenge his disqualification from seeking the presidency over a criminal convictionSat, 28 Jun 2025 14:21:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/ivory-coast-african-union-court-deals-heavy-blow-to-gbagbos-fresh-presidency-bid/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/iran-hundreds-of-thousands-mourn-top-military-figures-civilians-killed-by-israel/The caskets of Guard's chief Gen. Hossein Salami, the head of the Guard’s ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh and others were driven on trucks along the capital's Azadi Street as people in the crowds chanted anti-American slogansSat, 28 Jun 2025 13:13:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/iran-hundreds-of-thousands-mourn-top-military-figures-civilians-killed-by-israel/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/driven-to-starvation-sudanese-eat-weeds-and-plants-to-survive/After two years of conflict, 24.6 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity—nearly half the population, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase ClassificationSat, 28 Jun 2025 11:02:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/driven-to-starvation-sudanese-eat-weeds-and-plants-to-survive/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/monusco-chief-lauds-drc-rwanda-peace-deal/Speaking before the Security Council Friday, the Head of the UN Mission in Congo Bintou Keita called the agreement a major step towards ending years of conflictSat, 28 Jun 2025 09:10:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/monusco-chief-lauds-drc-rwanda-peace-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/several-killed-in-road-crash-in-egypts-governorate-of-menofia/A truck collided with a minibus carrying workers on a regional road in Ashmoun city in Menofia Governorate, the labour ministry said. Only three people survived the accidentSat, 28 Jun 2025 07:03:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/28/several-killed-in-road-crash-in-egypts-governorate-of-menofia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/congo-and-rwanda-sign-a-us-mediated-peace-deal-aimed-at-ending-decades-of-bloody-conflict/The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American companies gain access to critical minerals in the region.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:23:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/congo-and-rwanda-sign-a-us-mediated-peace-deal-aimed-at-ending-decades-of-bloody-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/sudans-leader-approves-seven-day-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-el-fasher/Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has approved a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, amid intensifying clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the pFri, 27 Jun 2025 19:19:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/sudans-leader-approves-seven-day-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-el-fasher/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/us-and-china-sign-trade-deal-agreeing-rare-earth-access-and-student-visas-for-chinese-nati/The US and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said on Friday. The deal will give US companies easier access to rare earth minerals vital for high-tech products, while Washington will stop revoking the visas of Chinese students on US campuses.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:35:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/us-and-china-sign-trade-deal-agreeing-rare-earth-access-and-student-visas-for-chinese-nati/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/duke-basketball-coach-leads-usa-players-at-americup/Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women’s coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another gold medal.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:21:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/duke-basketball-coach-leads-usa-players-at-americup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/french-hostage-families-sound-alarm-after-israeli-strikes-on-irans-evin-prison/The families of two French nationals held hostage by the Iranian regime for over three years say they fear for the life of their loved ones after the Israeli bombing of Evin Prison and are demanding their urgent release.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:33:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/french-hostage-families-sound-alarm-after-israeli-strikes-on-irans-evin-prison/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/african-human-rights-court-says-it-can-hear-case-brought-by-drc-against-rwanda/The Tanzania-based African Court of Human Rights says it is competent to hear a case brought by the Democratic Republic of the Congo against Rwanda. The ruling opens the door to a full hearing into Kinsha’s claims of human rights abuses linked to the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:32:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/african-human-rights-court-says-it-can-hear-case-brought-by-drc-against-rwanda/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/yemenis-celebrate-irans-victory-against-israel/Tens of thousands of people in Yemen took to the streets of the country's capital, Sanaa, on Friday to celebrate what they called a victory of Iran after 12-day Israel-Iran war and to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:15:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/yemenis-celebrate-irans-victory-against-israel/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/mbappe-sues-psg-alleges-moral-harassment-by-former-club/Kylian Mbappé has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:19:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/mbappe-sues-psg-alleges-moral-harassment-by-former-club/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/morocco-united-kingdom-withdraws-from-renewable-energy-project/The country's Department of Energy Security stated in a press release that it would no longer support the $33 billion project due to a "high level of inherent risk, related to both delivery and security ."Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:31:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/morocco-united-kingdom-withdraws-from-renewable-energy-project/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/summer-davos-2025-closes-with-focus-on-ai-chinas-economy-and-global-innovation/The event closed with optimism about cross-border collaboration and innovation-driven development, with many noting that global entrepreneurship must now navigate geopolitical complexities and technological transformation to remain inclusive and sustainable.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:37:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/summer-davos-2025-closes-with-focus-on-ai-chinas-economy-and-global-innovation/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/china-senegal-pledge-stronger-strategic-partnership-during-beijing-talks/China is willing to work with Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to bring more benefits to the two peoples, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when meeting with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:41:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/china-senegal-pledge-stronger-strategic-partnership-during-beijing-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/us-funding-cuts-threaten-youth-programmes-at-kenyas-kakuma-refugee-camp/Kenya's northern Kakuma refugee camp is home to more than 300,000 people, who've fled conflict in dozens of east Africa countries. For the children there, traditional and modern dances are helping them to distract themselves, as they face an uncertain future due to funding cuts.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:01:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/us-funding-cuts-threaten-youth-programmes-at-kenyas-kakuma-refugee-camp/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/south-sudan-launches-military-court-to-enforce-accountability-and-justice/UNMISS is providing technical assistance to support the process, which is part of broader efforts to reform South Sudan’s security sector. A civilian-military dialogue is scheduled for July 6 to further engage communities and explain the judicial process.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:02:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/south-sudan-launches-military-court-to-enforce-accountability-and-justice/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/un-and-haitian-officials-mark-one-year-since-kenyan-police-arrived-to-support-security-eff/This marks the fourth major foreign intervention in Haiti since the 1990s. For many Haitians, the MSS represents a fragile but vital opportunity to reclaim control of their country and restore basic security and dignity in daily lifeFri, 27 Jun 2025 10:29:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/un-and-haitian-officials-mark-one-year-since-kenyan-police-arrived-to-support-security-eff/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/world-citizen-ugandan-born-mamdani-inspires-fellow-new-yorkers-with-primary-victory/Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It's also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:26:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/world-citizen-ugandan-born-mamdani-inspires-fellow-new-yorkers-with-primary-victory/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/african-gut-study-reveals-urbanization-threatens-microbial-diversity/While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:41:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/african-gut-study-reveals-urbanization-threatens-microbial-diversity/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/families-grapple-with-life-in-the-wake-of-the-israel-iran-conflict/As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel seemed to hold, a family in downtown Tehran were busy retrieving belongings from their home, severely damaged during an Israeli strike early Tuesday.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:12:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/families-grapple-with-life-in-the-wake-of-the-israel-iran-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/faith-kipyegon-falls-short-of-historic-sub-four-minute-mile-but-vows-to-keep-pushing/The race, dubbed “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile,” was organized by Nike as an unofficial event and won't count towards official records. Still, Kipyegon’s time was faster than her existing world record of 4:07.64, set in Monaco nearly two years ago.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:36:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/27/faith-kipyegon-falls-short-of-historic-sub-four-minute-mile-but-vows-to-keep-pushing/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/central-african-republic-declares-three-days-of-national-mourning-following-stampede/The Central African Republic has declared 3 days of mourning after an explosion and the stampede that followed killed at least 29 schoolchildren and injured more than 250 at a high school in the capital city, Bangui.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:16:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/central-african-republic-declares-three-days-of-national-mourning-following-stampede/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/kaabas-sacred-cover-replaced-ahead-of-islamic-new-year/For Muslims around the world, it remains the spiritual focal point — the direction toward which they pray five times a day.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:26:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/kaabas-sacred-cover-replaced-ahead-of-islamic-new-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/kenyas-interior-minister-accuses-protesters-of-coup-attempt-after-deadly-demos/Kenya's interior minister accused protesters of a coup attempt after deadly demonstrations were witnessed in many cities and towns across the country.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:29:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/kenyas-interior-minister-accuses-protesters-of-coup-attempt-after-deadly-demos/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/gaza-residents-welcome-rare-organized-aid-delivery-after-months-of-chaos-and-hunger/This rare delivery came after months of blocked aid and failed distribution attempts marked by stampedes and theft.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:25:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/gaza-residents-welcome-rare-organized-aid-delivery-after-months-of-chaos-and-hunger/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/ai-drones-lead-breakthrough-against-malaria-in-africa-business-africa/This week: AI drones target high-risk areas to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds mobilize to finance infrastructure; in Niger, a ban on livestock exports hits herders hard.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:25:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ndea Yoka)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/ai-drones-lead-breakthrough-against-malaria-in-africa-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/uma-thurman-returns-to-her-action-roots-in-the-old-guard-2-opposite-charlize-theron/Uma Thurman joins the cast of The Old Guard 2, opposite Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne as they reprise their roles from the 2020 film, The Old Guard.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:31:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/uma-thurman-returns-to-her-action-roots-in-the-old-guard-2-opposite-charlize-theron/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/cristiano-ronaldo-extends-contract-with-al-nassr-for-2-more-years/Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:57:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/cristiano-ronaldo-extends-contract-with-al-nassr-for-2-more-years/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/bear-disrupts-flights-at-yamagata-airport-forces-runway-closure/A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:27:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/bear-disrupts-flights-at-yamagata-airport-forces-runway-closure/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/29-dead-and-260-injured-in-stampede-at-bangui-high-school/At least 29 students have been killed and more than 250 injured in a stampede at a high school in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:35:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/29-dead-and-260-injured-in-stampede-at-bangui-high-school/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/ecuador-recaptures-fugitive-drug-kingpin-fito-after-dramatic-raid/His recapture is being hailed as a major security win for President Daniel Noboa’s administration as it struggles to contain spiraling gang violence across the country.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:44:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/ecuador-recaptures-fugitive-drug-kingpin-fito-after-dramatic-raid/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/un-chief-warns-of-high-number-of-armed-conflicts/United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the high number of armed conflicts in the world, and called on member states to remain committed to their responsibility to protect against violence.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:07:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/un-chief-warns-of-high-number-of-armed-conflicts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/shell-denies-reports-that-the-energy-giant-is-in-talks-to-take-over-bp/The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:02:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/shell-denies-reports-that-the-energy-giant-is-in-talks-to-take-over-bp/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/death-toll-in-kenyan-anti-government-protests-rises-to-16-says-rights-group/Amnesty International says most of the dead were killed by police during the nationwide demonstration.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:51:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/death-toll-in-kenyan-anti-government-protests-rises-to-16-says-rights-group/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/burundi-calls-on-united-nations-to-recognize-1972-genocide-against-hutus/Burundi’s call adds to broader efforts in the region to reckon with past atrocities and seek international acknowledgment for historical injustices.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:43:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/burundi-calls-on-united-nations-to-recognize-1972-genocide-against-hutus/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/interpol-seizes-65m-in-fake-drugs-arrests-769-in-largest-ever-global-crackdown/“Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients potentially resulting in severe illness, or even death, said David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:06:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Anne Sandager)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/interpol-seizes-65m-in-fake-drugs-arrests-769-in-largest-ever-global-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/business-community-must-safeguard-free-trade-chinese-premier-tells-summer-davos-forum/Business leaders at Summer Davos summit in Tianjin warn of the risks a return to unilateralism would pose to the global economy.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:50:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/business-community-must-safeguard-free-trade-chinese-premier-tells-summer-davos-forum/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/catholic-pope-affirms-priest-celibacy-demands-firm-action-on-abuse/Leo XIV was speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:06:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/catholic-pope-affirms-priest-celibacy-demands-firm-action-on-abuse/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/young-south-sudanese-player-selected-for-nba-basketball-team/At the age of 14, Khaman Maluach, became the youngest player ever to enrol in an NBA academy.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:25:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/young-south-sudanese-player-selected-for-nba-basketball-team/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/un-humanitarian-chief-visits-families-in-north-kivu-displaced-by-m23-rebels/The UN humanitarian chief visited families in North Kivu forced to return to their villages after M23 rebels seized the provincial capital Goma in January.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:14:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/un-humanitarian-chief-visits-families-in-north-kivu-displaced-by-m23-rebels/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/judges-grill-former-haitian-pm-over-2021-assassination-of-president/They are investigating whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial for the 20 suspects held in the Caribbean country.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:03:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/judges-grill-former-haitian-pm-over-2021-assassination-of-president/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/tehran-begins-clean-up-as-irans-ceasefire-with-israel-holds/The city’s governor says more than 120 homes were completely destroyed and over 500 others suffered significant damaged during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:34:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/tehran-begins-clean-up-as-irans-ceasefire-with-israel-holds/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/donald-trump-announces-talks-between-us-and-iranian-officials-next-week/The US president told reporters he was not interested in restarting negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:24:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/donald-trump-announces-talks-between-us-and-iranian-officials-next-week/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/detained-chadian-opposition-leader-succes-masra-begins-hunger-strike/Succes Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, began a hunger strike after more than a month in detention.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:22:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/detained-chadian-opposition-leader-succes-masra-begins-hunger-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/edgar-lungus-family-condemns-court-decision-to-stop-private-burial-in-south-africa/The family and the Zambian government have agreed not to go ahead with the burial until the case is decided.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:20:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/edgar-lungus-family-condemns-court-decision-to-stop-private-burial-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/17-soldiers-killed-as-gunmen-raid-army-bases-in-northern-nigeria/Niger State and much of the northwest have suffered years of insecurity, with limited state presence and frequent attacks by both criminal gangs and Islamist militants. Efforts by the government to contain the violence have faced repeated setbacks, with troops often under-resourcedWed, 25 Jun 2025 22:06:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/17-soldiers-killed-as-gunmen-raid-army-bases-in-northern-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-declares-victory-in-new-york-democratic-mayoral-primary/The 33-year-old Democrat defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:14:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-declares-victory-in-new-york-democratic-mayoral-primary/