http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:53:14 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/sierra-leone-arsenals-premier-league-glory-sends-freetown-into-celebration/Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph is being felt far beyond north London — including on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, where devoted Gunners fans are celebrating a title many thought they might never see.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:53:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/sierra-leone-arsenals-premier-league-glory-sends-freetown-into-celebration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/dr-congo-new-wave-of-drone-strikes-hits-kisangani-airport/In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new wave of drone strikes has hit both rebel-held and government-controlled areas.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:23:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/dr-congo-new-wave-of-drone-strikes-hits-kisangani-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/ebola-outbreak-tests-faith-as-bunia-worshippers-defy-mass-ban/Catholic worshippers gathered for Mass on Sunday in the city of Bunia, right in the heart of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — despite a government ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.Mon, 25 May 2026 16:08:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/ebola-outbreak-tests-faith-as-bunia-worshippers-defy-mass-ban/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/gold-rush-survival-sudanese-miners-turn-to-trade-amid-war/In the mountains of Dalgo Mahas in northern Sudan, unregulated miners armed with metal detectors search tirelessly for gold, hoping to earn enough to support their families amid deepening economic hardship.Mon, 25 May 2026 15:37:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/gold-rush-survival-sudanese-miners-turn-to-trade-amid-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/senegal-parliament-speaker-resigns-paving-way-for-ousmane-sonko-to-replace-him/The speaker of Senegal's parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.Mon, 25 May 2026 13:57:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/senegal-parliament-speaker-resigns-paving-way-for-ousmane-sonko-to-replace-him/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/who-africa-cdc-adopt-ebola-response-plan-as-dr-congo-steps-up-hygiene-measures/The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention on Saturday unveiled a six-month Ebola response plan for outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and UganMon, 25 May 2026 11:42:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/who-africa-cdc-adopt-ebola-response-plan-as-dr-congo-steps-up-hygiene-measures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/moroccos-eid-livestock-markets-return-to-full-strength-as-herd-numbers-recover/The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.Mon, 25 May 2026 11:42:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/moroccos-eid-livestock-markets-return-to-full-strength-as-herd-numbers-recover/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/sundowns-crowned-kings-of-africa-again-after-dramatic-final-in-rabat/Mamelodi Sundowns are kings of Africa once again! The South African side secured their second CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over FAR Rabat after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Morocco.Mon, 25 May 2026 12:53:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/sundowns-crowned-kings-of-africa-again-after-dramatic-final-in-rabat/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/liverpool-legend-salah-bows-out-after-nine-glorious-years/Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years, 442 appearances and 257 goals had led to this moment.Mon, 25 May 2026 10:16:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/liverpool-legend-salah-bows-out-after-nine-glorious-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/senegal-football-fans-return-home-relieved-after-moroccan-kings-pardon/Scenes of joy welcomed Senegalese football fans who had been detained in Morocco as they returned home after receiving a royal pardon.Mon, 25 May 2026 08:22:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/senegal-football-fans-return-home-relieved-after-moroccan-kings-pardon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/tinubu-doubles-down-on-reforms-as-2027-race-begins/Officially endorsed for a second term, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaning heavily on his economic record, defending painful reforms even as soaring living costs continue to test public patience.Mon, 25 May 2026 07:53:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/tinubu-doubles-down-on-reforms-as-2027-race-begins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/benin-niger-relations-show-signs-of-thaw-as-wadagni-takes-office/Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.Mon, 25 May 2026 05:50:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/benin-niger-relations-show-signs-of-thaw-as-wadagni-takes-office/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/former-finance-minister-romuald-wadagni-sworn-is-as-benins-new-president/Benin's former finance minister Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on Sunday as Benin's new president, taking over from Patrice Talon.Sun, 24 May 2026 14:51:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/former-finance-minister-romuald-wadagni-sworn-is-as-benins-new-president/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/moroccos-royal-air-maroc-suspends-12-routes-citing-rising-cost-of-fuel/Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has suspended 12 routes to several African and European destinations due to the rising price of kerosene.Sun, 24 May 2026 13:52:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/moroccos-royal-air-maroc-suspends-12-routes-citing-rising-cost-of-fuel/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/nigerias-president-tinubu-to-run-for-re-election-after-clinching-party-nomination/Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu will run for re-election in January after clinching his party’s presidential nomination with a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress primaries.Sun, 24 May 2026 17:01:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/nigerias-president-tinubu-to-run-for-re-election-after-clinching-party-nomination/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/moroccos-king-pardons-senegalese-football-fans-jailed-over-afcon-hooliganism/Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:17:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/moroccos-king-pardons-senegalese-football-fans-jailed-over-afcon-hooliganism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/ethiopia-heads-for-one-of-least-competitive-elections/Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war.Sun, 24 May 2026 10:12:35 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/ethiopia-heads-for-one-of-least-competitive-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/eid-shoppers-hit-by-soaring-sheep-prices-in-ivory-coast/With Eid-al Adha just days away, customers at a sheep market in Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan are looking for the best-priced sheep to sacrifice for the Muslim festival. But supply is significantly down on last year and traders are driving hard bargains.Sun, 24 May 2026 08:25:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/eid-shoppers-hit-by-soaring-sheep-prices-in-ivory-coast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/concern-and-caution-in-drc-as-ebola-risk-at-highest-level/As the World Health Organization raises the risk of Ebola to the highest level for the DR Congo, the African Union is warning that 10 countries are at risk of being affected by the virus.Sun, 24 May 2026 07:10:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/24/concern-and-caution-in-drc-as-ebola-risk-at-highest-level/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/world-bank-iran-war-forcing-more-african-nations-to-seek-emergency-funding/The World Bank is warning that the Iran war is forcing more African countries to seek emergency financing.Sat, 23 May 2026 15:03:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/world-bank-iran-war-forcing-more-african-nations-to-seek-emergency-funding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/heat-dome-traps-europe-under-scorching-temperatures/It's still spring in western Europe, but hot weather has already arrived. Forecasters say it’s only going to get worse.Sat, 23 May 2026 14:36:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/heat-dome-traps-europe-under-scorching-temperatures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/dakar-residents-react-to-sacking-of-senegals-pm-sonko/Residents of Dakar have been reacting to Friday’s sacking of prime minister Ousmane Sonko. After months of tensions, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved government and fired Sonko. But the former prime minister retains a passionate following among the country’s youth.Sat, 23 May 2026 13:18:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/dakar-residents-react-to-sacking-of-senegals-pm-sonko/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/uganda-confirms-three-new-cases-of-ebola-bringing-total-to-five/Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15.Sat, 23 May 2026 11:57:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/uganda-confirms-three-new-cases-of-ebola-bringing-total-to-five/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/muslim-pilgrims-pray-in-mecca-before-start-of-hajj/Muslim worshippers gathered in Mecca for prayers on Friday in the final days before the start of the Hajj, one of the biggest gatherings in the Islamic calendar.Sat, 23 May 2026 09:27:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/muslim-pilgrims-pray-in-mecca-before-start-of-hajj/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/sonkomania-senegals-ousted-pm-strikes-a-chord-with-disaffected-youth/Senegal's charismatic former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has a passionate following among Senegal’s disaffected youth. Their response to his pan-African and anti-colonial rhetoric led to the term 'Sonkomania' to describe the fervor of their support.Sat, 23 May 2026 08:50:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/sonkomania-senegals-ousted-pm-strikes-a-chord-with-disaffected-youth/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/senegals-president-faye-sacks-pm-sonko-after-months-of-tensions/After months of tensions, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dissolved the government and sacked Sonko - his one-time mentor in their Pastef party.Sat, 23 May 2026 07:39:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/senegals-president-faye-sacks-pm-sonko-after-months-of-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/drc-officials-warn-chains-of-ebola-transmission-still-active-as-they-race-to-contain-outbr/The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading concern as health authorities report dozens of suspected cases and emergency burials continue in affected areas.Sat, 23 May 2026 07:38:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/23/drc-officials-warn-chains-of-ebola-transmission-still-active-as-they-race-to-contain-outbr/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/dr-congo-struggles-to-isolate-patients-suspected-of-having-ebola/The World Health Organization on Friday said the outbreak is spreading rapidly and now poses a “very high” risk nationally.Fri, 22 May 2026 20:22:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/dr-congo-struggles-to-isolate-patients-suspected-of-having-ebola/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/us-house-republicans-cancel-vote-on-iran-war-resolution/It seeks to end Washington's conflict in Iran unless President Donald Trump obtains authorisation from Congress.Fri, 22 May 2026 20:22:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/us-house-republicans-cancel-vote-on-iran-war-resolution/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/us-imposes-sanctions-on-tanzanias-top-cop-over-alleged-rights-violations/The move is linked to allegations of "torture and sexual assault" of two East African rights activists last year.Fri, 22 May 2026 16:39:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/us-imposes-sanctions-on-tanzanias-top-cop-over-alleged-rights-violations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/macron-calls-on-france-to-address-question-of-how-to-make-reparations-for-slavery/French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for his country to address the question of reparations for slavery. His appeal came at a ceremony in Paris commemorating the 25th anniversary of the so-called Taubira law that recognises the slave trade as a crime against humanity.Fri, 22 May 2026 16:29:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/macron-calls-on-france-to-address-question-of-how-to-make-reparations-for-slavery/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/uganda-suspends-all-cross-border-traffic-with-dr-congo-to-curb-ebola/This includes the temporary halting of flights between the two countries, with the measure set to take effect within 48 hours.Fri, 22 May 2026 15:59:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/uganda-suspends-all-cross-border-traffic-with-dr-congo-to-curb-ebola/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/senegal-pm-says-tyrannical-west-wants-to-impose-homosexuality/Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western "tyranny" in wanting to "impose" homosexuality, and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/senegal-pm-says-tyrannical-west-wants-to-impose-homosexuality/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/morocco-farmers-saw-hope-in-rain-but-mideast-war-inflates-production-costs/After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.Fri, 22 May 2026 15:06:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/morocco-farmers-saw-hope-in-rain-but-mideast-war-inflates-production-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/usa-momocon-in-atlanta-unites-65000-fans-for-a-huge-geek-culture-fest/MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/usa-momocon-in-atlanta-unites-65000-fans-for-a-huge-geek-culture-fest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/lebanon-opens-seafront-tent-camp-in-beirut-as-israeli-strikes-displace-1-million/Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:33:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/lebanon-opens-seafront-tent-camp-in-beirut-as-israeli-strikes-displace-1-million/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/locals-in-dr-congo-first-thought-ebola-cases-were-caused-by-witchcraft/Witnesses in Ituri province say the first cases appeared in mid-April, weeks before the outbreak was declared by officials and the World Health Organization.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:15:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/locals-in-dr-congo-first-thought-ebola-cases-were-caused-by-witchcraft/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/senegal-sheep-prices-surge-ahead-of-tabaski-amid-mali-crisis/Senegal’s livestock markets are facing a shortage of sheep just days before Tabaski, as insecurity in neighbouring Mali disrupts a key supply route and pushes prices sharply higher.Fri, 22 May 2026 13:49:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/senegal-sheep-prices-surge-ahead-of-tabaski-amid-mali-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/ukraine-strike-on-starobilsk-dormitory-kills-four-in-occupied-luhansk/Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson.Fri, 22 May 2026 13:32:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/ukraine-strike-on-starobilsk-dormitory-kills-four-in-occupied-luhansk/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/trump-comments-spark-speculation-about-his-intentions-towards-cuba/Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that previous US presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades. But he told reporters: ‘it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.’Fri, 22 May 2026 13:21:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/trump-comments-spark-speculation-about-his-intentions-towards-cuba/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/logistical-issues-delay-evacuation-of-ghanaians-from-south-africa/More than 800 people registered for help to return to Ghana during a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests across the country.Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/logistical-issues-delay-evacuation-of-ghanaians-from-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/saudi-arabia-holds-annual-hajj-security-parade-ahead-of-pilgrimage-season/With Hajj getting underway next week, Saudi Arabia held its annual security parade in Mecca. The event showcases the kingdom's emergency response capabilities and featured police units, civil defence teams, emergency medical responders, and others.Fri, 22 May 2026 11:35:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/saudi-arabia-holds-annual-hajj-security-parade-ahead-of-pilgrimage-season/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/mali-eid-celebrations-dimmed-by-insecurity-shortages-and-surging-costs/Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.Fri, 22 May 2026 13:13:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/mali-eid-celebrations-dimmed-by-insecurity-shortages-and-surging-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy/Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:43:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/india-faces-extreme-heat-as-dead-fish-wash-up-in-new-delhi/India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:09:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/india-faces-extreme-heat-as-dead-fish-wash-up-in-new-delhi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/cars-president-touadera-appoints-new-government/The president of Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera has appointed a new government, one month after taking office for a third time.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/cars-president-touadera-appoints-new-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/can-ai-beats-beat-the-official-world-cup-song/Football supporters and online creators are using artificial intelligence to produce viral World Cup anthems, reshaping fan culture and sparking debate over music rights and authenticity.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/can-ai-beats-beat-the-official-world-cup-song/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/ebola-calm-returns-after-mob-burns-treatment-centre-in-dr-congo/The arson attack in Rwampara reflects the challenges of health workers trying to curb a rare Ebola virus by using stringent measures that might clash with local customs, such as burial ritesFri, 22 May 2026 08:48:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/ebola-calm-returns-after-mob-burns-treatment-centre-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/chadian-former-pm-succes-masra-to-remain-in-prison-after-court-rejects-appeal/Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra will remain in jail after the supreme court rejected his appeal on Thursday, one of his lawyers told AFP.Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/chadian-former-pm-succes-masra-to-remain-in-prison-after-court-rejects-appeal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/russian-strike-on-sumy-injures-six-as-mass-drone-attack-hits-ukraine/Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack.Fri, 22 May 2026 07:08:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/russian-strike-on-sumy-injures-six-as-mass-drone-attack-hits-ukraine/