http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:48:40 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/icj-hears-opening-statements-in-genocide-case-against-myanmar/Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:48:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/icj-hears-opening-statements-in-genocide-case-against-myanmar/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ghana-settles-147-billion-energy-sector-debt-to-restore-power-stability/Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared about $393 million in legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, including major suppliers such as Karpowership and CenpowerMon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ghana-settles-147-billion-energy-sector-debt-to-restore-power-stability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/irans-nationwide-protest-movement-enters-third-week-amid-violent-crackdown/Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:16:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/irans-nationwide-protest-movement-enters-third-week-amid-violent-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-attend-south-koreas-sancheoneo-festival-for-icy-trout-fishing/The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:24:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-attend-south-koreas-sancheoneo-festival-for-icy-trout-fishing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/afro-brazilian-festival-celebrates-faith-heritage-and-resistance-in-ouro-preto/The festival stands as a powerful reminder of Afro-Brazilian resilience and the enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil’s cultural landscape.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:11:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/afro-brazilian-festival-celebrates-faith-heritage-and-resistance-in-ouro-preto/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-opposition-candidate-bobi-wine-rallies-in-kampala-slum-where-he-grew-up/Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:49:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-opposition-candidate-bobi-wine-rallies-in-kampala-slum-where-he-grew-up/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo/The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:36:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/cuba-faces-growing-pressure-from-the-united-states-after-maduro-capture/Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:47:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/cuba-faces-growing-pressure-from-the-united-states-after-maduro-capture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/german-chancellor-merz-visits-india-to-boost-economic-and-defence-ties/During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:52:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/german-chancellor-merz-visits-india-to-boost-economic-and-defence-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/uganda-vote-overshadowed-by-detentions-intimidation-and-fears-of-violence/Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:35:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/uganda-vote-overshadowed-by-detentions-intimidation-and-fears-of-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-churchgoers-pray-and-fast-for-peaceful-presidential-election/At a Pentecostal church in Kampala, worshippers are hoping for a peaceful election. Ugandan Catholic bishops have also called for a fair and nonviolent vote.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:21:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-churchgoers-pray-and-fast-for-peaceful-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/syria-aleppo-residents-return-after-clashes-between-government-and-sdf/As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:58:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/syria-aleppo-residents-return-after-clashes-between-government-and-sdf/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/people-around-the-world-rally-in-support-of-protests-in-iran/Thousands took to the streets in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States or Pakistan to express solidarity with protesters in Iran, amid the Iranian government's growing crackdown.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:51:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/people-around-the-world-rally-in-support-of-protests-in-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/benin-legislative-elections-expected-to-boost-ruling-coalition-ahead-of-presidential-vote/Benin held parliamentary and local elections on Sunday, in a vote expected to strengthen the ruling coalition of outgoing President Patrice Talon, just one month after a failed coup attempt.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:50:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/benin-legislative-elections-expected-to-boost-ruling-coalition-ahead-of-presidential-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/londoners-ditch-trousers-for-laughs-during-the-2026-no-trousers-tube-ride/Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:44:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/londoners-ditch-trousers-for-laughs-during-the-2026-no-trousers-tube-ride/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/humanitarian-workers-face-rising-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo/In eastern DR Congo, humanitarian workers are facing rising risks as insecurity surges in the region. According to OCHA, the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 48 incidents involving aid personnel were recorded in December 2025, with half occurring in South Kivu.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:12:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/humanitarian-workers-face-rising-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-in-paris-support-iranian-protesters-and-exiled-crown-prince/Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:33:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-in-paris-support-iranian-protesters-and-exiled-crown-prince/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/video-of-bodies-outside-tehran-morgue-raises-alarm-about-iran-crackdown/A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:04:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/video-of-bodies-outside-tehran-morgue-raises-alarm-about-iran-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/sudan-government-returns-to-khartoum-after-nearly-two-years-of-war/As Sudan crosses the symbolic mark of 1,000 days of civil war, the country’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to the capital, Khartoum.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:54:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/sudan-government-returns-to-khartoum-after-nearly-two-years-of-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/china-lesotho-pledge-deeper-cooperation-amid-changing-us-trade-policy/China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to development.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:05:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/china-lesotho-pledge-deeper-cooperation-amid-changing-us-trade-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/iran-warns-washington-it-will-retaliate-if-the-us-launches-an-attack/US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:16:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/iran-warns-washington-it-will-retaliate-if-the-us-launches-an-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kenyan-womens-fight-for-their-land-rights-after-death-of-husbands/Thousands of widows, unaware of their constitutional rights, face losing everything.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:06:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kenyan-womens-fight-for-their-land-rights-after-death-of-husbands/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kampala-decked-in-colours-of-ugandan-presidents-party-ahead-of-polls/The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:46:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kampala-decked-in-colours-of-ugandan-presidents-party-ahead-of-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/construction-gets-underway-in-ethiopia-on-africas-biggest-airport/At a cost of $12.5 billion, the Bishoftu International Airport will feature four runways and accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:16:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/construction-gets-underway-in-ethiopia-on-africas-biggest-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/thousands-gather-to-mark-benins-vodun-days-showcasing-local-culture/The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:45:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/thousands-gather-to-mark-benins-vodun-days-showcasing-local-culture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup-football-now/Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday, while Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 to book a semi-final tie with MoroccoSun, 11 Jan 2026 09:04:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/china-warns-against-foreign-interference-in-wake-of-tanzanias-contested-election/Beijing stressed its support for the country's 'national sovereignty' in the wake of the its contested elections.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:20:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/china-warns-against-foreign-interference-in-wake-of-tanzanias-contested-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/south-africas-anc-party-launches-reform-plan-to-win-back-votes-in-local-polls/The announcement of the reform blueprint comes ahead of local government elections due later this year.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:31:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/south-africas-anc-party-launches-reform-plan-to-win-back-votes-in-local-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-coach-rejects-allegations-of-afcon-refs-bias-for-the-host-team/The Atlas Lions beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:04:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-coach-rejects-allegations-of-afcon-refs-bias-for-the-host-team/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/united-nations-says-more-than-50-congolese-refugees-have-died-in-burundi/More than 100,000 people have sought refuge in Burundi since December amid fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:13:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/united-nations-says-more-than-50-congolese-refugees-have-died-in-burundi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/gambian-authorities-intercept-780-migrants-trying-to-reach-europe/The operation came just days after another boat capsized off the Gambian coast killing more than 30 people.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:01:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/gambian-authorities-intercept-780-migrants-trying-to-reach-europe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/hollywood-film-star-couple-receive-guinean-citizenship-through-dna-testing/Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received their new passports at a ceremony in Conakry on Friday.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:07:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/hollywood-film-star-couple-receive-guinean-citizenship-through-dna-testing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/moroccan-handicraft-week-merges-culture-and-sport-amid-afcon/It includes football-themed works of art while showcasing artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:41:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/moroccan-handicraft-week-merges-culture-and-sport-amid-afcon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis-football-now/Brahim Díaz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on FridaySat, 10 Jan 2026 09:34:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/as-sudan-marks-1000-days-of-conflict-civilians-continue-to-suffer/The United Nations says over 20 million Sudanese require health assistance while 21 million are in desperate need of food.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:45:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/as-sudan-marks-1000-days-of-conflict-civilians-continue-to-suffer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/ukrainians-protest-against-russian-participation-in-navy-drills-in-south-africa/Ukrainian immigrants living in Cape Town urged South Africa to stop military cooperation with Moscow.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:39:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/ukrainians-protest-against-russian-participation-in-navy-drills-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/uganda-crowds-voice-support-for-the-opposition-ahead-of-election/Crowds took to the streets of the outskirts of Kampala days ahead of Uganda's presidential election, voicing their support for opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who is challenging the country's longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:50:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/uganda-crowds-voice-support-for-the-opposition-ahead-of-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/syria-defense-ministry-announces-ceasefire-after-days-of-clashes-in-aleppo/Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:06:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/syria-defense-ministry-announces-ceasefire-after-days-of-clashes-in-aleppo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rare-gorilla-twins-born-in-conflict-hit-virunga-national-park-in-dr-congo/The park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's oldest nature reserve.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rare-gorilla-twins-born-in-conflict-hit-virunga-national-park-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/vodun-days-festivities-kick-off-in-benins-ouidah/Vodun is an animist religion rooted in the forces of nature and the connection with ancestorsFri, 09 Jan 2026 16:23:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/vodun-days-festivities-kick-off-in-benins-ouidah/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/national-day-of-mourning-for-40-killed-in-crans-montana-fire/Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:05:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/national-day-of-mourning-for-40-killed-in-crans-montana-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/sudans-al-fashir-survivors-recount-torture-at-hands-of-rsf-fighters/Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:47:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/sudans-al-fashir-survivors-recount-torture-at-hands-of-rsf-fighters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/minute-of-silence-in-switzerland-for-victims-of-crans-montana-fire/Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:06:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/minute-of-silence-in-switzerland-for-victims-of-crans-montana-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/trump-threatens-more-us-air-strikes-in-nigeria/During an interview with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump threatened more US air strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed. Abuja denies that Christians in the country face systematic persecution.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:55:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/trump-threatens-more-us-air-strikes-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/senegal-prime-minister-says-country-will-not-seek-debt-restructuring/Ousmane Sonko said his government would not seek a deal to restructure its debt despite facing repayment difficultiesFri, 09 Jan 2026 14:47:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/senegal-prime-minister-says-country-will-not-seek-debt-restructuring/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-government-starts-freeing-political-prisoners/Venezuela's government has started freeing detainees considered by rights groups as political prisoners, in what officials have referred to as a goodwill gesture. US president Donald Trump said the move came at the request of the United States.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:06:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-government-starts-freeing-political-prisoners/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/ahead-of-election-ugandas-security-forces-are-accused-of-using-violence/The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection from the stinging clouds of tear gas that often follow him on the campaign trailFri, 09 Jan 2026 12:01:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/ahead-of-election-ugandas-security-forces-are-accused-of-using-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/alliance-of-sahel-states-condemns-united-states-operation-in-venezuela/It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/alliance-of-sahel-states-condemns-united-states-operation-in-venezuela/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalis-protest-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-vow-national-unity/Somalia’s government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of the country and warns that international recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:05:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalis-protest-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-vow-national-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/russian-airstrike-on-multiple-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-leaves-4-dead-24-injured/Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/russian-airstrike-on-multiple-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-leaves-4-dead-24-injured/