Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:55:29 +0000Demand surges in Nigeria for new HIV prevention injection ahead of rollouthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/demand-surges-in-nigeria-for-new-hiv-prevention-injection-ahead-of-rollout/Interest is rising across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:55:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/demand-surges-in-nigeria-for-new-hiv-prevention-injection-ahead-of-rollout/Former Kenyan minister reappears after disappearance sparks alarmhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/former-kenyan-minister-reappears-after-disappearance-sparks-alarm/Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has said he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his disappearance prompted fears he may have been abducted.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:27:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/former-kenyan-minister-reappears-after-disappearance-sparks-alarm/From coffee beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/from-coffee-beans-to-forests-rebuilding-forests-in-sao-tome-and-principe/In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:31:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/from-coffee-beans-to-forests-rebuilding-forests-in-sao-tome-and-principe/Ruling party candidate Wadagni lays out platform ahead of Benin's presidential campaignhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/ruling-party-candidate-wadagni-lays-out-platform-ahead-of-benins-presidential-campaign/With one week to go before the official launch of the presidential campaign, Romuald Wadagni, the ruling coaltion's candiate and President Patrice Talon’s designated successor, unveiled his vision for the country on Saturday in Cotonou.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:30:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/ruling-party-candidate-wadagni-lays-out-platform-ahead-of-benins-presidential-campaign/Guinea cracks down on suspected GSIM networkshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/guinea-cracks-down-on-suspected-gsim-networks/Guinean authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist network linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), arresting multiple foreign and Guinean nationals as part of a nationwide anti-terror operation.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:59:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/guinea-cracks-down-on-suspected-gsim-networks/'Do not doubt we will do this': Iran warns US against carrying out threat to strike power plantshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/do-not-doubt-we-will-do-this-iran-warns-us-against-carrying-out-threat-to-strike-power-pla/Iran on Monday said it would strike electrical plants across the Middle East if the US follows through on a threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:22:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/do-not-doubt-we-will-do-this-iran-warns-us-against-carrying-out-threat-to-strike-power-pla/World experiences hottest 11 years on record, WMO warns http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/world-experiences-hottest-11-years-on-record-wmo-warns/The world has just recorded its hottest 11-year period, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:53:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/world-experiences-hottest-11-years-on-record-wmo-warns/Lula slams ‘colonial mindset’ and UN failures at summit in Colombia http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/lula-slams-colonial-mindset-and-un-failures-at-summit-in-colombia/Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday accused major powers of reviving a colonial approach toward developing nations, warning against interference in national sovereignty.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:55:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/lula-slams-colonial-mindset-and-un-failures-at-summit-in-colombia/Damaged Russian tanker adrift in Mediterranean to be towed to Libyan porthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/damaged-russian-tanker-adrift-in-mediterranean-to-be-towed-to-libyan-port/A damaged Russian gas tanker that was abandoned in the Mediterranean will be towed to a Libyan port, according to a state-owned oil company in the north African countryMon, 23 Mar 2026 09:14:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/damaged-russian-tanker-adrift-in-mediterranean-to-be-towed-to-libyan-port/Flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 and displace thousandshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/flash-floods-in-kenya-have-killed-at-least-81-and-displace-thousands/Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 81 people across Kenya this month, authorities said, as heavy downpours continue. In Kisumu County, entire villages have been submerged, with about 1,200 hectares of farmland destroyed and crops swept away.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:58:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/flash-floods-in-kenya-have-killed-at-least-81-and-displace-thousands/Jihadist prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/jihadist-prisoner-release-secures-fuel-convoy-truce-in-mali/More than 100 suspected jihadists have been freed in Mali under a deal to halt attacks on fuel convoys that had paralyzed the capital, Bamako, official and security sources told AFP on Sunday.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:55:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/23/jihadist-prisoner-release-secures-fuel-convoy-truce-in-mali/Abuja Alternate Festival returns with creative rejuvenationhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/abuja-alternate-festival-returns-with-creative-rejuvenation/The city of Abuja, Nigeria witnessed a major cultural revival with the return of the Abuja Alternate Festival (AAF) 2026.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:16:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (DIBIE IKE Michael)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/abuja-alternate-festival-returns-with-creative-rejuvenation/Turbulence in fuel markets hitting African airlines hardhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/turbulence-in-fuel-markets-hitting-african-airlines-hard/Turbulence in the fuel markets caused by the US-Israel war on Iran is hitting African airlines hard. The continent imports 70 percent of its jet fuel and kerosene and fuel costs make up a greater share of operating costs than for other carriers.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:20:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/turbulence-in-fuel-markets-hitting-african-airlines-hard/DRC's Tshisekedi tasks PM with plan to save struggling national airlinehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/drcs-tshisekedi-tasks-pm-with-plan-to-save-struggling-national-airline/The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has instructed the relevant authorities to develop a new strategic plan aimed at reviving the national airline, Congo Airways.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:58:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/drcs-tshisekedi-tasks-pm-with-plan-to-save-struggling-national-airline/At least 13 children killed in strike on Sudanese hospital, WHO confirmshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/at-least-13-children-killed-in-strike-on-sudanese-hospital-who-confirms/At least 64 people were killed in a strike on a hospital in Sudan’s western Darfur region, the World Health Organization said on Saturday. 13 children were among the dead.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/at-least-13-children-killed-in-strike-on-sudanese-hospital-who-confirms/US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz standoffhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/us-and-iran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz-standoff/President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t fully open the strategic Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, and Iranian missiles struck two cities near Israel’s main nuclear research center.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:55:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/us-and-iran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz-standoff/US troops in Nigeria using drones to detect and disrupt terrorist activityhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/us-troops-in-nigeria-using-drones-to-detect-and-disrupt-terrorist-activity/US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military said on Saturday.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:33:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/us-troops-in-nigeria-using-drones-to-detect-and-disrupt-terrorist-activity/Presidents of Kenya and Uganda launch next phase of cross-border railwayhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/presidents-of-kenya-and-uganda-launch-next-phase-of-cross-border-railway/Kenya and Uganda take a major step towards regional integration, launching a new phase of the Standard Gauge Railway aimed at linking East Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:30:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/22/presidents-of-kenya-and-uganda-launch-next-phase-of-cross-border-railway/Niger civil groups condemn EU call to free ex-president Bazoumhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/niger-civil-groups-condemn-eu-call-to-free-ex-president-bazoum/Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/niger-civil-groups-condemn-eu-call-to-free-ex-president-bazoum/Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violencehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence/Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:40:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence/Chad to deploy 800 troops to Haiti's Gang Suppression Force as Kenya steps backhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/chad-to-deploy-800-troops-to-haitis-gang-suppression-force-as-kenya-steps-back/Chad is getting ready to deploy some 800 police officers to Haiti. They’ll join an international effort aimed at tackling widespread gang activity in the Caribbean nation.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:52:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/chad-to-deploy-800-troops-to-haitis-gang-suppression-force-as-kenya-steps-back/Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury findshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/elon-musk-misled-shareholders-in-effort-to-drive-down-twitter-stock-price-jury-finds/A federal jury in California found Friday that tech titan Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders in an effort to drive down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:56:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/elon-musk-misled-shareholders-in-effort-to-drive-down-twitter-stock-price-jury-finds/A new threat to global shipping as Yemen's Houthis threaten to close vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/a-new-threat-to-global-shipping-as-yemens-houthis-threaten-to-close-vital-bab-el-mandeb-st/Yemen's Houthis are considering to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from aggressor countries against members of the so-called "axis of resistance."Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:12:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/a-new-threat-to-global-shipping-as-yemens-houthis-threaten-to-close-vital-bab-el-mandeb-st/Puma unveils new football kits for 11 nations, including top African teamshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/puma-unveils-new-football-kits-for-11-nations-including-top-african-teams/Reinforcing its status as a leading force in football kits at the 2026 World Cup, PUMA unveiled jerseys for 11 nations, including the most prominent African teams of any brand in the tournament, in a community-first celebration of football and culture in New York City, March 19 2026Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:06:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/puma-unveils-new-football-kits-for-11-nations-including-top-african-teams/'Where is Eid?' For displaced people at Sudan's Tawila camp, holiday brings no reliefhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/where-is-eid-for-displaced-people-at-sudans-tawila-camp-holiday-brings-no-relief/As Sudan celebrated the first day of Eid on Friday, displaced people at North Darfur’s Tawila camp gathered for prayers. But for them, the holiday brings no relief.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:50:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/where-is-eid-for-displaced-people-at-sudans-tawila-camp-holiday-brings-no-relief/Uganda: Rhinos return to Kidepo Valley Park for first time since 1983http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uganda-rhinos-return-to-kidepo-valley-park-for-first-time-since-1983/Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:08:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uganda-rhinos-return-to-kidepo-valley-park-for-first-time-since-1983/In Sudan's refugee camps, Eid is overshadowed by warhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/in-sudans-refugee-camps-eid-is-overshadowed-by-war/Displaced Sudanese citizens gathered for Eid prayers and preparec food in Tawila camp in North Darfur, as the war in their home country weighs heavily on the celebrations.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:22:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/in-sudans-refugee-camps-eid-is-overshadowed-by-war/Liverpool condemns 'dehumanising, cowardly' racist abuse of Ibrahima Konatehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/liverpool-condemns-dehumanising-cowardly-racist-abuse-of-ibrahima-konate/Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate was the target of “vile and abhorrent” racist abuse online, the Premier League club said Friday.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/liverpool-condemns-dehumanising-cowardly-racist-abuse-of-ibrahima-konate/Rescued cheetahs find refuge in Somaliland amid trafficking crisis http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/rescued-cheetahs-find-refuge-in-somaliland-amid-trafficking-crisis/Inside a guarded sanctuary on the savannah, 127 rescued cheetahs pace, stretch and play — survivors of a brutal illegal trade that is pushing the species toward the brink.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:14:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/rescued-cheetahs-find-refuge-in-somaliland-amid-trafficking-crisis/Iran threatens to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/iran-threatens-to-target-recreational-and-tourist-sites-worldwide/Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missilesFri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/iran-threatens-to-target-recreational-and-tourist-sites-worldwide/Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's presidenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president/The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president/Sudanese artists rebuild cultural life in wartime shelterhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/sudanese-artists-rebuild-cultural-life-in-wartime-shelter/In a school-turned-shelter on the Red Sea coast, music rises above the hardships of war as displaced Sudanese artists recreate a sense of community and purpose.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:37:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/sudanese-artists-rebuild-cultural-life-in-wartime-shelter/Nigerian Muslims mark End of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nigerian-muslims-mark-end-of-ramadan-with-eid-al-fitr-prayers/Muslims in Nigeria and around the world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nigerian-muslims-mark-end-of-ramadan-with-eid-al-fitr-prayers/New WTO report: high oil, gas prices serious challenge for trade growthhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/new-wto-report-high-oil-gas-prices-serious-challenge-for-trade-growth/The World Trade Organization warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:13:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/new-wto-report-high-oil-gas-prices-serious-challenge-for-trade-growth/Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban raises concerns over regional supplyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/burkina-fasos-tomato-export-ban-raises-concerns-over-regional-supply/Burkina Faso’s decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, with traders and consumers watching closely for possible effects on supply and prices.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:31:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/burkina-fasos-tomato-export-ban-raises-concerns-over-regional-supply/Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikeshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-tehran-crowded-markets-dispte-ongoing-airstrikes/Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:36:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-tehran-crowded-markets-dispte-ongoing-airstrikes/Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iranhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-london-iranian-diaspora-marks-spring-amid-grief-over-war-in-iran/Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:28:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/nowruz-in-london-iranian-diaspora-marks-spring-amid-grief-over-war-in-iran/Madagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/madagascars-president-orders-polygraph-for-aspiring-ministers/Madagascar's military leader, President Michael Randrianirina, announced Thursday that anyone applying to become a minister in the new government will undergo lie detector tests to screen for corruption—a rare and unprecedented vetting measure.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:09:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/madagascars-president-orders-polygraph-for-aspiring-ministers/Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/cameroon-delays-parliamentary-elections-lawmakers-to-stay-until-end-2026/Cameroonian lawmakers yet again voted on Thursday to extend their mandate, according to official media.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:35:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/cameroon-delays-parliamentary-elections-lawmakers-to-stay-until-end-2026/Egyptians attend prayers at a mosque to mark Eid celebrationshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/egyptians-attend-prayers-at-a-mosque-to-mark-eid-celebrations/Egyptians attended prayers at a mosque in Cairo on Friday to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, and bid farewell to the to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:42:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/egyptians-attend-prayers-at-a-mosque-to-mark-eid-celebrations/UK and Nigeria agree deal to speed up deportationshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uk-and-nigeria-agree-deal-to-speed-up-deportations/Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating the return of Nigerians without legal status in Britain, including failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted offenders.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:48:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/uk-and-nigeria-agree-deal-to-speed-up-deportations/Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prisonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tunisian-anti-racism-activist-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison/A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:41:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tunisian-anti-racism-activist-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison/NGOs in DR Congo offer street children skills and hope of a better futurehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/ngos-in-dr-congo-offer-street-children-skills-and-hope-of-a-better-future/Several thousand children are estimated to live on the streets in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:11:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/ngos-in-dr-congo-offer-street-children-skills-and-hope-of-a-better-future/French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption casehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/french-tycoon-vincent-bollore-to-stand-trial-in-african-ports-corruption-case/French industrialist Vincent Bolloré will stand trial in December before the Paris criminal court in the so‑called “African ports” case.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:10:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/french-tycoon-vincent-bollore-to-stand-trial-in-african-ports-corruption-case/South Africa's traditional circumcision claims dozens of young liveshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/south-africas-traditional-circumcision-claims-dozens-of-young-lives/At least 48 boys and young men died during recent initiation ceremonies in South Africa, among them 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho, who had no known health issues when he entered a registered school—but never returned.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:28:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/south-africas-traditional-circumcision-claims-dozens-of-young-lives/Tributes pour in from across the world for South African peace advocatehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/tributes-pour-in-from-across-the-world-for-south-african-peace-advocate/Anti-apartheid activist, human rights campaigner, and constitutional lawyer, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, died on Wednesday aged 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