http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:23:34 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/malis-junta-leader-appoints-new-army-chief-of-staff-in-wake-of-april-attacks/Less that two weeks after a coordinated wave of attacks struck Mali, the country’s junta leader has appointed a new chief of the general staff to the armed forces.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:23:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/malis-junta-leader-appoints-new-army-chief-of-staff-in-wake-of-april-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony/Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:19:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/local-elections-across-uk-test-starmer-as-reform-uk-eyes-major-gains/UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:06:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/local-elections-across-uk-test-starmer-as-reform-uk-eyes-major-gains/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/pix-of-the-day-7-may-2026/Pix of the Day, 7 May 2026Thu, 07 May 2026 10:35:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/pix-of-the-day-7-may-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/cameroon-former-national-assembly-president-cavaye-yeguie-djibril-dies-at-86/The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.Thu, 07 May 2026 10:25:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/cameroon-former-national-assembly-president-cavaye-yeguie-djibril-dies-at-86/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/junta-leader-assimi-goita-target-of-april-attacks-malian-army-says/As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso has banned French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'Thu, 07 May 2026 10:48:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/junta-leader-assimi-goita-target-of-april-attacks-malian-army-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/rwanda-botswana-sign-six-cooperation-deals/The newly signed agreements cover areas including aviation, tourism, education, transport and agriculture. Kagame’s visit marks one of the first state visits hosted by President Boko since taking office, underlining Botswana’s push to expand diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:31:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/rwanda-botswana-sign-six-cooperation-deals/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/ivory-coast-dissolves-electoral-commission-after-opposition-criticism/Ivory Coast on Wednesday dissolved the authority responsible for organising elections following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of polls, but did not say what would replace it.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:08:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/ivory-coast-dissolves-electoral-commission-after-opposition-criticism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/drc-president-felix-tshisekedi-hints-at-third-term-2028-poll-delay/Tshisekedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South Kivu.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:02:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/drc-president-felix-tshisekedi-hints-at-third-term-2028-poll-delay/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/at-beirut-shoreline-camp-volunteer-barber-brings-dignity-with-free-haircuts/Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:26:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/at-beirut-shoreline-camp-volunteer-barber-brings-dignity-with-free-haircuts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/israeli-airstrike-kills-4-and-injures-33-in-southern-lebanon-despite-fragile-ceasefire/Israeli airstrike hits house in Saksakieh despite ceasefire, killing four and injuring 33, as raids in southern Lebanon stoke fears of renewed escalation.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:14:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/israeli-airstrike-kills-4-and-injures-33-in-southern-lebanon-despite-fragile-ceasefire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/tunisia-court-sentences-former-justice-minister-to-20-years-in-prison/According to Tunisian state media, the case concerns accusations that fraudulent documents were issued during Noureddine Bhiri’s tenure as justice minister in 2012.Thu, 07 May 2026 07:37:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/tunisia-court-sentences-former-justice-minister-to-20-years-in-prison/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/top-car-opposition-leader-banned-from-travel-slams-abuse-of-power/Top Central African Republic opposition figure Anicet-Georges Dologuele on Wednesday criticised the state's "abuse of power" after he was prevented from leaving the country on the pretext he had lost his citizenship.Thu, 07 May 2026 07:44:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/top-car-opposition-leader-banned-from-travel-slams-abuse-of-power/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/health-officials-downplay-global-threat-from-ship-hantavirus-cases/Health officials said the outbreak was far less contagious than Covid-19, and experts echoed that assessment, saying the chances of wider spread remain low.Thu, 07 May 2026 07:55:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/health-officials-downplay-global-threat-from-ship-hantavirus-cases/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/south-africa-says-african-nations-must-address-instability-causing-migration/South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:18:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/south-africa-says-african-nations-must-address-instability-causing-migration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/eight-killed-in-iran-shopping-centre-fire-as-probe-targets-builder/Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation.Wed, 06 May 2026 17:53:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/eight-killed-in-iran-shopping-centre-fire-as-probe-targets-builder/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/search-continues-for-two-missing-us-soldiers-in-morocco/A 600-person search continued off the south-western coast of Morocco on Wednesday for two American soldiers who went missing over the weekend.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/search-continues-for-two-missing-us-soldiers-in-morocco/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/biogas-company-in-drc-aims-to-cut-bills-deforestation-and-pollution/In DRC, local initiatives are turning to biogas to address the challenges of access to household energy. According to its promoters, this alternative helps reduce expenses related to charcoal, cope with power outages, and limit the effects of household pollution.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:38:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/biogas-company-in-drc-aims-to-cut-bills-deforestation-and-pollution/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/egypt-annual-inflation-slows-to-149-as-monthly-price-growth-decelerates/Egypt's annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 14.9% in April from 15.2% in March, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).Thu, 07 May 2026 08:45:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/egypt-annual-inflation-slows-to-149-as-monthly-price-growth-decelerates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/french-judiciary-resumes-genocide-probe-against-rwandas-former-first-lady/The Paris Court of Appeals ruled that investigations should resume against Agathe Habyarimana for her alleged “complicity" in the country's 1994 genocide.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:52:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/french-judiciary-resumes-genocide-probe-against-rwandas-former-first-lady/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus/Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:15:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/nigerian-afrobeats-star-tiwa-savage-nurtures-africas-musical-talent/Nigeria's Tiwa Savage brought together over 100 aspiring artists for a series of workshops in collaboration with US Berklee College of Music.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/nigerian-afrobeats-star-tiwa-savage-nurtures-africas-musical-talent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/tplf-move-to-restore-leadership-raises-tensions-in-ethiopias-tigray/Political parties and analysts in Ethiopia are now deeming it illegal for the leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to serve as the head of the local parliament.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:53:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/tplf-move-to-restore-leadership-raises-tensions-in-ethiopias-tigray/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-over-200-associations/Burkina Faso's military rulers ordered on Tuesday the dissolution of around 200 associations, the latest clampdown on civic groups in the west African country.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:35:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-over-200-associations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/three-patients-evacuated-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-off-cape-verde/Three patients were evacuated from a cruise ship off Cape Verde on Wednesday amid a hantavirus outbreak, as a new case was confirmed in Switzerland.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:59:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/three-patients-evacuated-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-off-cape-verde/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/tunisia-temporarily-bans-prominent-rights-group/Tunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:16:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/tunisia-temporarily-bans-prominent-rights-group/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/italy-femen-and-pussy-riot-protest-russias-return-to-venice-biennale/The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Wed, 06 May 2026 20:16:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/italy-femen-and-pussy-riot-protest-russias-return-to-venice-biennale/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/sudan-recalls-ambassador-to-ethiopia-amid-rising-tensions/Sudan has withdrawn its ambassador to Ethiopia following tensions between the two neighbouring countries.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/sudan-recalls-ambassador-to-ethiopia-amid-rising-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cameroons-demsa-museum-traces-the-centuries-old-history-of-horses/The Demsa Museum highlights the centuries-old use of horses in northern Cameroon - and the cars that replaced them.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:49:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cameroons-demsa-museum-traces-the-centuries-old-history-of-horses/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/amputee-football-empowers-rwandan-women-on-and-off-the-pitch/As amputee football continues to grow in Rwanda, it is creating a powerful space for healing, inclusion and self-acceptance — one match at a time.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:31:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/amputee-football-empowers-rwandan-women-on-and-off-the-pitch/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cameroon-approves-renationalisation-of-main-electricity-provider/The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:19:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cameroon-approves-renationalisation-of-main-electricity-provider/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/pix-of-the-day-6-may-2026/Pix of the Day, 6 May 2026Wed, 06 May 2026 10:46:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/pix-of-the-day-6-may-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/burkina-faso-junta-secretly-held-and-abused-journalist-atiana-serge-oulon-rsf/Burkina Faso's authorities secretly held and abused a prominent investigative journalist and dozens of others in a makeshift detention facility in the capital, an international advocacy group said Wednesday, in the latest crackdown on political dissent in the West African nation.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:59:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/burkina-faso-junta-secretly-held-and-abused-journalist-atiana-serge-oulon-rsf/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/china-erects-monument-in-egypt-to-commemorate-1943-cairo-declaration/China has erected a monument to the World War II Cairo Declaration at the historic Mena House hotel where the document was signed.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:13:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/china-erects-monument-in-egypt-to-commemorate-1943-cairo-declaration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/strike-delays-release-of-election-results-in-central-african-republic/According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:16:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/strike-delays-release-of-election-results-in-central-african-republic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cape-verde-prepares-to-help-virus-hit-cruise-ship-canary-islands-oppose-docking/Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/cape-verde-prepares-to-help-virus-hit-cruise-ship-canary-islands-oppose-docking/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment/Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:25:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/uganda-parliament-passes-controversial-sovereignty-bill-after-amendments/The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:28:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/uganda-parliament-passes-controversial-sovereignty-bill-after-amendments/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/deadly-airstrike-hit-kramotorsk-as-emergency-crews-battled-fires/Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.Wed, 06 May 2026 20:25:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/deadly-airstrike-hit-kramotorsk-as-emergency-crews-battled-fires/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/passengers-plead-for-clarity-as-virus-hit-cruise-remains-stranded-off-cape-verde/Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:42:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/passengers-plead-for-clarity-as-virus-hit-cruise-remains-stranded-off-cape-verde/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/middle-east-war-analyst-says-strait-of-hormuz-situation-highly-uncertain/Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:50:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/middle-east-war-analyst-says-strait-of-hormuz-situation-highly-uncertain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/middle-east-war-us-iran-ceasefire-appears-to-hold/A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on MondayWed, 06 May 2026 07:59:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/middle-east-war-us-iran-ceasefire-appears-to-hold/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/ngo-helps-child-soldiers-to-reintegrate-in-central-african-republic/In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:07:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/ngo-helps-child-soldiers-to-reintegrate-in-central-african-republic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/iraqi-tankers-bypass-hormuz-stream-into-syria-via-rabia-gate/Dozens of tanker trucks carrying Iraqi oil began crossing into Syria on Monday through the recently reopened Rabia–Yarubiyah border gate, marking the revival of a strategic overland route for energy exports as regional tensions continue to disrupt maritime shipping.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:29:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/iraqi-tankers-bypass-hormuz-stream-into-syria-via-rabia-gate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/boko-haram-attack-on-chad-army-base-kills-at-least-24-people/Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:34:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/boko-haram-attack-on-chad-army-base-kills-at-least-24-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/lamuka-opposition-coalition-warns-against-twotier-democracy-in-dr-congo/In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition is sharply criticizing what it calls a “two‑tier democracy” after a pro‑UDPS march in Kinshasa reignited debate over U.S. sanctions and a possible constitutional reform that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:02:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/lamuka-opposition-coalition-warns-against-twotier-democracy-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/zambia-says-us-health-funding-talks-stalled-over-minerals-data-terms/Zambia's government has said that talks on a US health funding deal stalled due to contentious terms linked to proposed critical minerals deals and data sharing concerns.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:02:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/zambia-says-us-health-funding-talks-stalled-over-minerals-data-terms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/amnesty-accuses-adf-fighters-of-war-crimes-in-eastern-dr-congo/Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State (IS) group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.Tue, 05 May 2026 13:40:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/amnesty-accuses-adf-fighters-of-war-crimes-in-eastern-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/south-african-police-find-human-remains-inside-crocodile-airlifted-out-of-river/A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/south-african-police-find-human-remains-inside-crocodile-airlifted-out-of-river/http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/pix-of-the-day-5-may-2026/Pix of the Day, 5 May 2026Tue, 05 May 2026 11:01:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/pix-of-the-day-5-may-2026/