http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:02:46 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/united-states-completes-first-sale-of-venezuelan-oil/The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, generating around $500 million, a US official said Wednesday, the first major energy transaction since Washington’s dramatic intervention in Venezuela earlier this month.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:02:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/united-states-completes-first-sale-of-venezuelan-oil/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/violent-thunderstorms-trigger-flash-flooding-along-australias-great-ocean-road/Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:43:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/violent-thunderstorms-trigger-flash-flooding-along-australias-great-ocean-road/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/mourners-attend-mass-funerals-in-tehran-as-protest-death-toll-exceeds-2500/Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Tehran for a mass funeral of security forces and civilians on Wednesday. Activists say more than 2,500 people have been killed in the protests, the vast majority demonstrators.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:30:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/mourners-attend-mass-funerals-in-tehran-as-protest-death-toll-exceeds-2500/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/usa-protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-agents-shoot-man-in-the-leg/Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:09:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/usa-protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-agents-shoot-man-in-the-leg/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/can-uganda-leverage-oil-to-turn-around-economy-business-africa/With crude exports potentially starting as soon as October, the promise of nearly $2 billion a year is on the horizon. But can the nation avoid the dreaded "resource curse" that has plagued others?Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:06:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/can-uganda-leverage-oil-to-turn-around-economy-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/atlas-lions-roar-into-afcon-final-to-set-up-showpiece-clash-with-senegal-football-now/Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine" Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 win on penalties over Nigeria on Wednesday.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:10:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Mohamed Elashi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/atlas-lions-roar-into-afcon-final-to-set-up-showpiece-clash-with-senegal-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/morocco-edge-nigeria-on-penalties-to-reach-afcon-final/Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria on penalties following a tense 0–0 draw in Rabat. In a semi-final dominated by intensity rather than goals, the host nation eventually prevailed thanks to goalkeeper Yassine Bono’s heroics in the shootout.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:04:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/morocco-edge-nigeria-on-penalties-to-reach-afcon-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/uganda-elections-chief-says-he-faces-threats-over-vote-outcome/Uganda’s elections chief says he is facing pressure and threats linked to the outcome of this week’s presidential vote but insists the results will be determined solely by the ballot.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:43:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/uganda-elections-chief-says-he-faces-threats-over-vote-outcome/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/uganda-votes-in-tense-presidential-election-amid-internet-shutdown/Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:43:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/uganda-votes-in-tense-presidential-election-amid-internet-shutdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/makoko-demolitions-leave-thousands-homeless-as-lagos-clears-waterfront-settlement/Makoko, often described as a floating slum, has existed for decades and is home to tens of thousands of people who depend largely on fishing and small-scale trading.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:02:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/makoko-demolitions-leave-thousands-homeless-as-lagos-clears-waterfront-settlement/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/protest-in-israel-supports-iranian-demonstrators-after-weeks-of-unrest/About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:52:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/protest-in-israel-supports-iranian-demonstrators-after-weeks-of-unrest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/polls-open-in-uganda-amid-internet-blackout-as-museveni-seeks-seventh-term/Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:06:25 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/polls-open-in-uganda-amid-internet-blackout-as-museveni-seeks-seventh-term/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/fans-celebrate-in-dakar-as-senegal-beat-egypt-to-clinch-a-place-in-afcon-final/Senegalese football fans celebrated in Dakar on Wednesday after their national team secured a place in the African Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:24:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/fans-celebrate-in-dakar-as-senegal-beat-egypt-to-clinch-a-place-in-afcon-final/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/thousands-in-sofia-protest-for-fair-elections-and-government-resignation/Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:01:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/thousands-in-sofia-protest-for-fair-elections-and-government-resignation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/another-crane-collapse-near-bangkok-raises-safety-concerns-in-thailand/Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:13:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/another-crane-collapse-near-bangkok-raises-safety-concerns-in-thailand/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/madagascar-military-receives-equipment-and-training-from-russia/As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:52:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/madagascar-military-receives-equipment-and-training-from-russia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/new-calls-for-humanitarian-truce-in-sudan-as-peace-talks-resume-in-cairo/Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:12:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/15/new-calls-for-humanitarian-truce-in-sudan-as-peace-talks-resume-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/chad-at-least-six-killed-in-fighting-between-rebel-group-and-armed-forces/Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:14:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/chad-at-least-six-killed-in-fighting-between-rebel-group-and-armed-forces/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/senegal-through-to-afcon-final-after-1-0-win-against-egypt/Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:54:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/senegal-through-to-afcon-final-after-1-0-win-against-egypt/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-state-department-to-suspend-visa-processing-for-75-countries/The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:53:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-state-department-to-suspend-visa-processing-for-75-countries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/uganda-authorities-shut-down-internet-hours-before-polling-stations-open/Currently facing a countrywide internet blockage, Uganda is set to vote in the presidential election on Thursday. A generational battle on the ballot is expected when pop star turned politician Bobi Wine seeks to mount a successful challenge again against incumbent president Yoweri Museveni.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:22:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/uganda-authorities-shut-down-internet-hours-before-polling-stations-open/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/highlife-the-rhythm-that-defines-ghanaian-life/As modern sounds rise and fall, Highlife remains woven into daily life — not as nostalgia, but as a living cultural heartbeat that continues to define what it means to be Ghanaian.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:20:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/highlife-the-rhythm-that-defines-ghanaian-life/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-condemns-us-operation-in-venezuela/Lavrov described Washington's toppling of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a "gross violation of international law."Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:19:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-condemns-us-operation-in-venezuela/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/man-city-close-in-on-league-cup-final-as-semenyo-strikes/Manchester City’s new recruit, Antoine Semenyo, scored his second goal in two games for his new club, helping Pep Guardiola’s side edge closer to the English League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Newcastle on Tuesday night.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:48:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/man-city-close-in-on-league-cup-final-as-semenyo-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/alex-iwobi-powers-nigeria-to-afcon-2025-semi-finals-with-stellar-playmaking/At 29, Nigerian attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is finally savoring his moment of glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:43:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/alex-iwobi-powers-nigeria-to-afcon-2025-semi-finals-with-stellar-playmaking/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-labels-muslim-brotherhood-in-middle-east-as-terrorist/The United States officially designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizationsWed, 14 Jan 2026 15:18:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-labels-muslim-brotherhood-in-middle-east-as-terrorist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/sudans-war-has-left-the-countrys-economy-shattered/Widespread destruction, massive military spending and plummeting oil and gold revenues have left Sudan's economy in "very difficult times", army-aligned finance minister Gibril Ibrahim said, nearly three years into the army's war with rival paramilitary forces.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:51:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/sudans-war-has-left-the-countrys-economy-shattered/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-delivers-military-aid-to-nigeria-after-christmas-strikes/The United States said on Tuesday that it had delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria after carrying out strikes on Christmas Day targeting militants in the country’s unstable northwest.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:03:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/us-delivers-military-aid-to-nigeria-after-christmas-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/crane-falls-on-train-in-thailand-killing-at-least-30-injures-dozens-more/At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:47:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/crane-falls-on-train-in-thailand-killing-at-least-30-injures-dozens-more/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/pope-leo-xiv-plans-africa-trip-with-stop-in-angola/The U.S.-born pontiff, elected last May, has previously said he hopes to visit Algeria this year as part of his Africa trip, underlining his intention to re-engage the Vatican with the continent early in his papacy.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:55:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/pope-leo-xiv-plans-africa-trip-with-stop-in-angola/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/egypt-urges-end-to-sudan-bloodshed-during-peace-coordination-meeting-in-cairo/The talks, held in Cairo on Wednesday and chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, brought together regional and international partners.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:37:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/egypt-urges-end-to-sudan-bloodshed-during-peace-coordination-meeting-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/videos-of-iran-protests-spread-as-internet-returns/Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:08:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/videos-of-iran-protests-spread-as-internet-returns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/iran-thousands-attend-mass-funerals-for-killed-security-forces-in-tehran/State television showed a dense crowd of Iranians attend funerals for over 100 security force members in Tehran, who were killed in ongoing mass protests. On the side of the protesters, who are demonstrating against Iran's repressive regime, the death toll is estimated to be in the thousands.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/iran-thousands-attend-mass-funerals-for-killed-security-forces-in-tehran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/uganda-civil-society-under-strain-who-watches-the-vote/Few days to Ugandas presidential polls on 15 January 2026, the usual buzz of campaigning and civic debate is being overshadowed , not only by the internet shutdown which is making waves , but by the suspension of key human rights and civil society organisations that normally monitor the vote.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:25:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/uganda-civil-society-under-strain-who-watches-the-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/mahmoud-dicko-the-exiled-imam-defying-malis-military-junta/Mahmoud Dicko has been living in Algeria since 2023. The imam hopes to rally the Malian population behind his new movement to overthrow the country's junta.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:19:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/mahmoud-dicko-the-exiled-imam-defying-malis-military-junta/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/somalia-cancels-uae-agreements-over-sovereignty-concerns/Somalia’s leadership insists the cancellations are necessary to defend national sovereignty, as power rivalries in the Horn of Africa continue to draw in regional and international actors.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:06:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/somalia-cancels-uae-agreements-over-sovereignty-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/outcry-as-frances-louvre-museum-hikes-prices-for-most-non-european-visitors/Trade unions at the museum have denounced the policy calling for strike action over the change.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:01:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/outcry-as-frances-louvre-museum-hikes-prices-for-most-non-european-visitors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/bulgarias-kukeri-dancers-revive-ancient-winter-rituals/Bulgaria comes alive each January as Kukeri dancers take to village streets to perform rituals meant to drive away evil spirits and mark the end of winter.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:06:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/bulgarias-kukeri-dancers-revive-ancient-winter-rituals/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/sudan-recover-hundreds-of-artefacts-looted-during-the-war/They were recovered after months of investigation in collaboration with international police agency Interpol, and UNESCO.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/sudan-recover-hundreds-of-artefacts-looted-during-the-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/algerias-president-urges-youth-living-abroad-illegally-to-come-home/President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he would regularise the status of young Algerians living abroad “in vulnerable and illegal situations.”Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:52:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/algerias-president-urges-youth-living-abroad-illegally-to-come-home/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/vienna-battles-deep-freeze-as-danube-ice-threatens-shipping/Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:22:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/vienna-battles-deep-freeze-as-danube-ice-threatens-shipping/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/farmers-leave-paris-but-tensions-rise-in-toulouse-over-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:03:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/farmers-leave-paris-but-tensions-rise-in-toulouse-over-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/ugandas-president-urges-people-to-vote-in-thursdays-general-election/Soldiers have been deployed onto the streets for the polls in a move that has alarmed opposition figures.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:16:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/ugandas-president-urges-people-to-vote-in-thursdays-general-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/prime-minister-takaichi-and-president-lee-share-drum-session-in-tokyo/Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:44:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/prime-minister-takaichi-and-president-lee-share-drum-session-in-tokyo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/syrians-displaced-by-deadly-battles-in-aleppo-begin-returning-to-the-city/More than 150,000 people fled two Kurdish-held pockets of the city in the five days of fighting that saw almost two dozen people killed.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:31:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/14/syrians-displaced-by-deadly-battles-in-aleppo-begin-returning-to-the-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/nigeria-to-revise-inflation-reporting-after-artificial-spike-expected-in-december/The revision is likely to influence market expectations and policy discourse ahead of the next monetary policy decisions by the Central Bank, which closely watches inflation dynamics in setting interest rates.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:04:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/nigeria-to-revise-inflation-reporting-after-artificial-spike-expected-in-december/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/former-burkinabe-minister-murdered-at-her-home-in-ouagadougou-prosecutor-says/Former Burkinabe minister Yolande Viviane Compaoré has been assassinated at her home in Ouagadougou, the capital’s public prosecutor’s announced on Tuesday.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:49:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/former-burkinabe-minister-murdered-at-her-home-in-ouagadougou-prosecutor-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/ireland-pledges-fresh-aid-to-gaza-during-rafah-border-visit/Aid groups say insufficient shelter materials are entering Gaza, leaving families exposed to winter storms and flooding.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:33:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/ireland-pledges-fresh-aid-to-gaza-during-rafah-border-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/military-deployed-to-kampala-as-uganda-gets-ready-for-general-election/President Yoweri Museveni and his political opponents in Uganda held their final rallies on Tuesday before an election that authorities will oversee with soldiers in the streets — deployments that have alarmed opposition figures who see signs of the authoritarianism they want to do away with.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:27:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/military-deployed-to-kampala-as-uganda-gets-ready-for-general-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/afcon-fan-zone-in-rabat-brings-students-together-to-watch-matches/Tens of thousands of football fans have been following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at a fan zone on the international campus of Riad, an upscale district of Rabat.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:14:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/afcon-fan-zone-in-rabat-brings-students-together-to-watch-matches/