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That’s according to the latest Food Price Index from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:31:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/global-food-prices-climb-again-in-march-the-second-straight-monthly-rise/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/sahel-sees-drop-in-terror-attacks-but-remains-global-epicenter-of-extremism/The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing risks.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:29:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/sahel-sees-drop-in-terror-attacks-but-remains-global-epicenter-of-extremism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/burkina-fasos-traore-urges-shift-away-from-democracy/Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:50:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/burkina-fasos-traore-urges-shift-away-from-democracy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/south-sudan-aid-agencies-warn-of-possible-war-crimes-amid-deepening-humanitarian-crisis/Relief groups are calling for urgent international action, including increased funding, safe access for aid delivery and accountability for any violations committed.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:09:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/south-sudan-aid-agencies-warn-of-possible-war-crimes-amid-deepening-humanitarian-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/middle-east-conflict-overshadows-migration-summit-in-egypt/The meeting, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, brought together African ministers and stakeholders under the framework of the International Organization for Migration and the Global Compact for Migration, ahead of a global review forum in New York.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:33:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/middle-east-conflict-overshadows-migration-summit-in-egypt/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/us-rapper-pooh-shiesty-charged-over-dallas-robbery-case/Authorities say the case highlights growing concerns over violent crime tied to business disputes. Pooh Shiesty was reportedly on home confinement for a prior conviction at the time of the alleged incident.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:44:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/us-rapper-pooh-shiesty-charged-over-dallas-robbery-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/tiger-woods-announces-hes-stepping-away-from-golf-following-dui-arrest/Golf legend Tiger Woods is at the center of a new controversy following a DUI arrest in Florida, and newly released bodycam footage is shedding light on what happened.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:52:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/tiger-woods-announces-hes-stepping-away-from-golf-following-dui-arrest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/cameroon-plans-constitutional-reform-to-create-vice-president-role/The proposed constitutional reform has sparked surprise and criticism among opposition lawmakers, who argue that such a major change is not urgent. They say they were only informed of the draft during the congress session and question the legitimacy of altering the constitutionFri, 03 Apr 2026 09:22:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/cameroon-plans-constitutional-reform-to-create-vice-president-role/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/ukraines-ancient-easter-egg-art-helps-preserve-national-identity/Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:19:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/ukraines-ancient-easter-egg-art-helps-preserve-national-identity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/rwanda-reintegrates-214-former-armed-group-members-from-dr-congo/After spending several months at the Mutobo demobilization center, 214 people affiliated with armed groups were officially reintegrated this week in Rwanda.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:43:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/rwanda-reintegrates-214-former-armed-group-members-from-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/protests-erupt-in-guinea-bissau-after-activists-killing/The United Nations has condemned the killing as “brutal” and called for a full investigation, warning of a shrinking civic space in the country since the 2025 military takeoverFri, 03 Apr 2026 07:34:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/protests-erupt-in-guinea-bissau-after-activists-killing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/belgium-turns-easter-chocolate-into-giant-edible-sculpture/Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:08:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/belgium-turns-easter-chocolate-into-giant-edible-sculpture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/senegal-the-diaspora-a-key-driver-of-the-economy-business-africa/The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, lays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:17:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Yasmina El Abbasy)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/senegal-the-diaspora-a-key-driver-of-the-economy-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/watch-strike-hits-major-iranian-bridge-near-tehran-killing-at-least-8-civilians/Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:56:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/watch-strike-hits-major-iranian-bridge-near-tehran-killing-at-least-8-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/four-children-killed-in-machete-attack-at-kampala-nursery-school/Such attacks are rare in Kampala, and the tragedy has sparked grief and outrage among parents and the wider community.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:28:42 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/four-children-killed-in-machete-attack-at-kampala-nursery-school/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/wall-street-falls-oil-surges-after-trump-threatens-more-attacks-on-iran/Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:28:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/wall-street-falls-oil-surges-after-trump-threatens-more-attacks-on-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins/Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:07:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:02:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/president-putin-holds-talks-with-egyptian-foreign-minister-abdelatty-in-moscow/Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks in Moscow with Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, focusing on the war in the Middle East and economic cooperation.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:07:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/president-putin-holds-talks-with-egyptian-foreign-minister-abdelatty-in-moscow/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/fally-ipupa-marks-20-years-of-solo-career-with-historic-stade-de-france-show-interview/Fally Ipupa is celebrating 20 years of his solo career. For the occasion, he is releasing his eighth studio album, “XX", and inviting all music lovers to a major two-day celebration at the Stade de France on May 2 and 3.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:58:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Bridget UGWE)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/fally-ipupa-marks-20-years-of-solo-career-with-historic-stade-de-france-show-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/uganda-four-children-killed-in-knife-attack-at-kampala-kindergarten/The male suspect gained access to the daycare facility by posing as a parent, according to local media. Police said the four children killed were aged bewteen two and three.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/uganda-four-children-killed-in-knife-attack-at-kampala-kindergarten/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/pope-calls-for-unity-during-holy-thursday-mass-amid-global-tensions/Pope Leo XIV led the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to speak against the abuse of power and the drive for domination.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/pope-calls-for-unity-during-holy-thursday-mass-amid-global-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/more-than-40-countries-hold-talks-on-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:06:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/more-than-40-countries-hold-talks-on-ways-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/nigeria-bola-tinubu-expected-in-jos-after-deadly-gun-attack-and-mob-violence/Mob violence erupted on Wednesday in Jos, in north-central Nigeria, after a gun attack on a bar killed over 30 people during the weekend.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/nigeria-bola-tinubu-expected-in-jos-after-deadly-gun-attack-and-mob-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians/Burundi’s army has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed and 57 others wounded after explosions tore through a military arsenal in Bujumbura earlier this week. Three soldiers were also reported among the injured, though no military deaths have been disclosed.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:44:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/drc-launches-first-census-in-40-years-with-30m-unfpa-backing-interview/The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its first national census in over 40 years, a move UN officials say could reshape development planning across the vast central African nation.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:22:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/drc-launches-first-census-in-40-years-with-30m-unfpa-backing-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/armenias-unique-salt-mine-asthma-clinic-faces-closure-as-funds-dry-up/Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:35:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/armenias-unique-salt-mine-asthma-clinic-faces-closure-as-funds-dry-up/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/guinea-bissau-civil-society-activist-vigario-luis-balanta-found-dead/Vigário Luís Balanta's body was found in the Ndam area, about 30 kilometres from the capital Bissau, according to local media. The 35-year-old activist was a vocal critic of Guinea-Bissau's military junta.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:16:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/guinea-bissau-civil-society-activist-vigario-luis-balanta-found-dead/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/kenyas-greenland-girls-school-offers-teenage-mothers-a-second-chance-at-education/In Kenya, Greenland Girls School in Kajiado County is breaking new ground by providing education to teenage mothers, many of whom bring their children with them to the boarding school.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/kenyas-greenland-girls-school-offers-teenage-mothers-a-second-chance-at-education/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/un-appoints-former-haiti-pm-garry-conille-as-resident-coordinator-in-kenya/Garry Conille served as prime minister of Haiti twice. His second term, in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a UN-backed force designed to help Haiti restore security amid acute gang violence.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:11:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/un-appoints-former-haiti-pm-garry-conille-as-resident-coordinator-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/lebanon-hit-by-fresh-israeli-raid-and-hezbollah-response/Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:48:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/lebanon-hit-by-fresh-israeli-raid-and-hezbollah-response/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/mozambique-clears-imf-debt-early/Mozambique has fully repaid its debt to the International Monetary Fund, clearing more than 630 million dollars ahead of schedule.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:43:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/mozambique-clears-imf-debt-early/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/chakwera-warns-fighting-corruption-comes-at-a-cost-interview/“The fight you engage in fights back," said the former president as he reflected on his time in power, corruption allegations and governance reform in Africa.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/chakwera-warns-fighting-corruption-comes-at-a-cost-interview/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/trump-says-us-close-to-completing-iran-mission-vows-intensified-strikes/The remarks come amid continued uncertainty over the direction of the conflict, with Trump signaling both a possible endgame within weeks and further escalation through intensified strikes.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:51:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/trump-says-us-close-to-completing-iran-mission-vows-intensified-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/astronauts-begin-nasa-lunar-mission-after-climactic-blast-off/Four astronauts have blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket, beginning a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:51:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/astronauts-begin-nasa-lunar-mission-after-climactic-blast-off/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/powerful-74-quake-hits-indonesias-molucca-sea-tsunami-alert-lifted/Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:50:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/powerful-74-quake-hits-indonesias-molucca-sea-tsunami-alert-lifted/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/watch-nasas-artemis-ii-rocket-launches-on-historic-moon-mission/A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:10:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/watch-nasas-artemis-ii-rocket-launches-on-historic-moon-mission/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/19-migrants-found-dead-by-italian-coastguard/The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguardWed, 01 Apr 2026 20:25:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/19-migrants-found-dead-by-italian-coastguard/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africa-deploys-2200-soldiers-as-gang-violence-plagues-cape-flats/South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africa-deploys-2200-soldiers-as-gang-violence-plagues-cape-flats/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/uganda-egypt-discuss-iran-war-impact-on-africas-energy-and-food-prices/Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:10:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/uganda-egypt-discuss-iran-war-impact-on-africas-energy-and-food-prices/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura/Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:23:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/nigeria-mob-violence-reported-in-jos-days-after-deadly-gunman-attack/Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/nigeria-mob-violence-reported-in-jos-days-after-deadly-gunman-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/iran-stands-firm-as-diplomatic-efforts-remain-indirect/Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/iran-stands-firm-as-diplomatic-efforts-remain-indirect/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/senegalese-tiktok-star-khaby-lame-named-ambassador-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/senegalese-tiktok-star-khaby-lame-named-ambassador-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-load-up-on-fuel-as-iran-war-leads-to-major-price-hike/South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that has affected global oil and fuel prices.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:14:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-load-up-on-fuel-as-iran-war-leads-to-major-price-hike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-historic-world-cup-qualification-after-52-years/The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:59:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-historic-world-cup-qualification-after-52-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/apple-at-50-tech-giant-faces-new-test-in-the-age-of-ai/Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:55:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/apple-at-50-tech-giant-faces-new-test-in-the-age-of-ai/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/lebo-m-lawsuit-over-lion-king-chant-sparks-debate/A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intentionally "mistranslating" the famous Lion King opening chant he composed.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:45:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/lebo-m-lawsuit-over-lion-king-chant-sparks-debate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/cubans-celebrate-arrival-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-us-energy-blockade/Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:46:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/cubans-celebrate-arrival-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-us-energy-blockade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-react-as-fuel-prices-surge-despite-tax-relief/Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:20:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/01/south-africans-react-as-fuel-prices-surge-despite-tax-relief/