http://www.africanews.com/feed/Receive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/heavy-snow-blankets-istanbul-on-first-day-of-2026/Istanbul welcomed the New Year from under a blanket of snow. On the first day of the new year, the Turkish city also received its first snowfall of the year.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/heavy-snow-blankets-istanbul-on-first-day-of-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/cape-town-rental-boom-pushes-low-income-residents-into-illegal-housing/Driven in part by a tourism boom and the rapid expansion of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, property prices in the central business district have soared, pricing out workers who rely on living close to jobs and services.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:16:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/cape-town-rental-boom-pushes-low-income-residents-into-illegal-housing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/nigerian-youth-enter-2026-with-hopes-of-prosperity-and-stability/For many young people, Nigeria has yet to fulfil its potential. They hope that the new year will allow the country to achieve stability and prosperity.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:15:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/nigerian-youth-enter-2026-with-hopes-of-prosperity-and-stability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/gabons-afcon-exit-triggers-political-crisis-at-home/Fresh from being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the first round, Gabon is in crisis. The government even briefly announced the dissolution of the Panthers' staff and the suspensions of Bruno Ecuélé Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/gabons-afcon-exit-triggers-political-crisis-at-home/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/kenya-and-egypt-usher-in-2026-with-dazzling-displays-of-fireworks/New Year in Kenya’s capital Nairobi was a spectacular affair. As the clock struck twelve, a dazzling display of fireworks exploded over the city’s Old Mutual Tower.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:11:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/kenya-and-egypt-usher-in-2026-with-dazzling-displays-of-fireworks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-is-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-new-york-city/At 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:52:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/ugandan-born-zohran-mamdani-is-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-new-york-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/canadian-tennis-star-victoria-mboko-looks-forward-to-good-healthy-year-in-2026/Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:15:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/canadian-tennis-star-victoria-mboko-looks-forward-to-good-healthy-year-in-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/anthony-joshua-released-from-lagos-hospital-after-road-crash/The British-Nigerian boxer was discharged from hospital after being deemed clinically "fit to recuperate from home," according to local authorities.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:10:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/anthony-joshua-released-from-lagos-hospital-after-road-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/mali-and-burkina-faso-restrict-entry-to-us-nations-in-tit-for-tat-move/Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American citizens after the US added both countries to a no-entry list.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:49:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/mali-and-burkina-faso-restrict-entry-to-us-nations-in-tit-for-tat-move/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/africas-economy-to-expand-in-2026-despite-risks-business-africa/An IMF forecast reveals the continent will be home to more high-growth economies—expanding by at least 6%—than any other in 2026. South Sudan and Guinea, each projected for double-digit growth, powered by oil and mining booms lead the fieldThu, 01 Jan 2026 10:31:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/africas-economy-to-expand-in-2026-despite-risks-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/tunisias-head-coach-offers-touching-tribute-to-moroccan-hospitality/Tunisia’s head coach Sami Trabelsi has been busy. He’s led his team to a second place finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C and qualified for the Round of 16. But he’s found time to make friends and remind AFCON fans that football is about more than what happens on the pitch.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:52:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/tunisias-head-coach-offers-touching-tribute-to-moroccan-hospitality/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage-football-now/Host nation Morocco will face Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday, just before South Africa and Cameroon lock hornsThu, 01 Jan 2026 10:56:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/un-finds-dire-conditions-on-first-visit-to-sudans-el-fasher-since-its-fall/The UN says hundreds of civilians remain, facing shortages of medicine, education and basic supplies. Food prices are extreme, with a kilogram of rice reportedly costing up to 100 dollars.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:29:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/01/un-finds-dire-conditions-on-first-visit-to-sudans-el-fasher-since-its-fall/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/fireworks-light-up-the-globe-as-nations-ring-in-2026/The world has begun saying goodbye to 2025, with South Pacific nations first to welcome 2026.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:35:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/fireworks-light-up-the-globe-as-nations-ring-in-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/real-madrids-mbappe-suffers-knee-sprain-faces-weeks-on-sidelines/Real Madrid have been dealt a major blow after confirming that star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:45:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/real-madrids-mbappe-suffers-knee-sprain-faces-weeks-on-sidelines/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/occupied-west-bank-more-palestinians-see-their-homes-demolished-by-israeli-military/Residents of the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank looked on, devastated, as the Israeli military demolished buildings in the camp. Some have already been displaced multiple times.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:44:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/occupied-west-bank-more-palestinians-see-their-homes-demolished-by-israeli-military/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/meet-the-moroccan-designer-modernising-the-traditional-caftan/A Moroccan fashion designer has made it her mission to modernise the traditional caftan.
The garment recently made it onto the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:52:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/meet-the-moroccan-designer-modernising-the-traditional-caftan/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/uganda-opposition-figure-kizza-besigye-denied-bail/Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been denied bail by the country's high court. During a court session on Tuesday, he described the treason allegations against him as 'persecution'.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:41:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/uganda-opposition-figure-kizza-besigye-denied-bail/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/speeding-flat-tire-blamed-as-driver-faces-prosecution-in-anthony-joshua-crash/British boxing star Anthony Joshua is spending a second night in hospital following a fatal road crash in Nigeria as investigators point to speeding and a flat tire as key factors in the accident.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/speeding-flat-tire-blamed-as-driver-faces-prosecution-in-anthony-joshua-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/nigeria-to-enforce-new-tax-laws-despite-opposition-concerns/Nigeria will begin enforcing sweeping new tax laws, President Bola Tinubu has confirmed, brushing aside criticism over alleged discrepancies in the legislation.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:47:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/nigeria-to-enforce-new-tax-laws-despite-opposition-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-citizens-in-retaliation-for-trump-travel-ban/Mali and Burkina Faso say they’re shutting their doors to US citizens, a direct response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban travelers from their countries.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:18:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-citizens-in-retaliation-for-trump-travel-ban/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/kenya-barber-gains-viral-fame-with-unconventional-techniques/Safari Martins is one of Kenya's most renowned barbers. He has shot to viral fame, gaining some one million followers on Tiktok and Instagram with his unconventional techniques.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:28:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/kenya-barber-gains-viral-fame-with-unconventional-techniques/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/putin-calendars-sell-fast-as-russians-prepare-for-the-new-year/Selling calendars with political leaders has become a familiar tradition ahead of Novy God, Russia’s biggest winter celebration, a holiday that dates back to Soviet times when New Year replaced Christmas as the main festive event.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:27:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/putin-calendars-sell-fast-as-russians-prepare-for-the-new-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/sexual-violence-against-children-endemic-systemic-and-worsening-in-drc-says-unicef/Sexual violence against children is endemic, systemic, and worsening across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations children’s agency said on Tuesday.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:55:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/sexual-violence-against-children-endemic-systemic-and-worsening-in-drc-says-unicef/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-group-f-battles-intensify-as-qualification-beckons/Head coach David Pagou says his side is refusing to be distracted by permutations. “I don’t make any calculations,” he said, stressing that Cameroon are fully focused on the next match and on making life difficult for Mozambique.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:20:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-group-f-battles-intensify-as-qualification-beckons/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/relatives-of-boxer-anthony-joshua-express-shock-at-car-crash-that-killed-two/Anthony Joshua’s relatives in his family’s hometown in Nigeria have expressed shock at the car crash that injured the British boxer and killed two others.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:54:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/relatives-of-boxer-anthony-joshua-express-shock-at-car-crash-that-killed-two/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/junta-leader-doumbouya-declared-winner-of-guineas-presidential-election/Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election according to incomplete results released late on Tuesday.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:54:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/junta-leader-doumbouya-declared-winner-of-guineas-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens/The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:41:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/somalis-rally-nationwide-against-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but had not been formally recognized by any country until last week. More than 20 nations have since condemned Israel’s move.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:25:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/31/somalis-rally-nationwide-against-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/us-and-ivory-coast-sign-487-million-health-agreement/Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:06:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/us-and-ivory-coast-sign-487-million-health-agreement/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/president-of-somalia-meets-with-turkish-counterpart/Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation - a move criticised by Somalia and a string of other nations.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:19:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/president-of-somalia-meets-with-turkish-counterpart/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/dozens-detained-in-turkey-as-authorities-intensify-operations-against-is/Dozens of people have been detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Istanbul and Ankara, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further attacks.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:54:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/dozens-detained-in-turkey-as-authorities-intensify-operations-against-is/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/coups-in-africa-2025-power-shifts-failed-takeovers-and-political-instability/While elections grabbed headlines in many countries across Africa this year, military interventions and coup attempts were another major political theme.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:10:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/coups-in-africa-2025-power-shifts-failed-takeovers-and-political-instability/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/abdolnasser-hemmati-reappointed-as-central-bank-of-iran-governor/Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reappointed Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor. Hemmati previously held the role from July 2018 to August 2021, steering the institution through US sanctions.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:40:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/abdolnasser-hemmati-reappointed-as-central-bank-of-iran-governor/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/london-gyms-mourn-loss-of-co-founder-killed-in-anthony-joshua-crash/Two gyms in west London were closed on Tuesday out of respect for their co-founder, Sina Ghami, who was killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:33:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/london-gyms-mourn-loss-of-co-founder-killed-in-anthony-joshua-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/un-security-council-divided-over-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:09:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/un-security-council-divided-over-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/egypt-luxor-festival-sees-tahtib-take-centre-stage/At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor, the spotlight was on tahtib, which is part sport and part traditional dance. In the past, tahtib was reserved for men, but according to trainers, attitudes are gradually changing.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/egypt-luxor-festival-sees-tahtib-take-centre-stage/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/elections-that-kept-power-in-the-same-hands-africa-2025-in-review/2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:49:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/elections-that-kept-power-in-the-same-hands-africa-2025-in-review/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/anthony-joshua-hospitalised-after-fatal-car-crash-in-nigeria/Authorities in Lagos and Ogun states said Joshua and another injured person are in stable condition and do not require emergency medical intervention. The Ogun State Police added that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoingTue, 30 Dec 2025 13:20:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/anthony-joshua-hospitalised-after-fatal-car-crash-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/un-chief-urges-world-leaders-to-choose-peace-over-war-in-new-year-message/As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:49:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/un-chief-urges-world-leaders-to-choose-peace-over-war-in-new-year-message/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/zelenskyy-says-claim-ukraine-attacked-putin-residence-another-russian-lie/President Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked President Putin's residence with long-range drones, saying it's "another Russian lie."Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/zelenskyy-says-claim-ukraine-attacked-putin-residence-another-russian-lie/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/afcon-2025-morocco-cruise-through-as-knockout-picture-takes-shape-football-now/Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as Groups A and B wrapped up with decisive results and the knockout phase coming into focus.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:41:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/afcon-2025-morocco-cruise-through-as-knockout-picture-takes-shape-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/nigeria-aim-for-perfect-group-finish-as-uganda-chase-afcon-survival/With qualification secured, Chelle is expected to rotate his squad as Nigeria look to maintain momentum heading into the knockout roundsTue, 30 Dec 2025 06:39:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/nigeria-aim-for-perfect-group-finish-as-uganda-chase-afcon-survival/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/ivory-coast-ruling-party-tightens-grip-on-parliament/The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace, the RHDP, secured 197 of the 255 seats, around 77 percent, expanding its majority just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a controversial fourth term.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:27:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/30/ivory-coast-ruling-party-tightens-grip-on-parliament/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/more-than-3000-migrants-die-on-route-to-spain-in-2025/Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:52:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/more-than-3000-migrants-die-on-route-to-spain-in-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/controversy-grows-in-drc-over-alleged-tolerance-of-anti-tutsi-rhetoric/Controversy is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged government tolerance of anti Tutsi rhetoric. President Félix Tshisekedi met on December 22nd with two Congolese expatriates from the United States, Jean-Claude Mubenga and Kalonji Kabamba.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:03:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/controversy-grows-in-drc-over-alleged-tolerance-of-anti-tutsi-rhetoric/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/sweden-voices-support-for-mogadishu-after-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/Sweden has come out in support of Somalia days after Israel became the first country in the world to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:41:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/sweden-voices-support-for-mogadishu-after-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/snow-blankets-moroccos-high-atlas-region-as-cold-front-moves-in/Morocco’s High Atlas region received heavy snowfall over the weekend, as a cold front brought snow, rain and strong winds to mountainous areas across the country.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:13:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/snow-blankets-moroccos-high-atlas-region-as-cold-front-moves-in/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/anthony-joshua-involved-in-nigeria-road-crash-that-kills-two/British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State, south-west Nigeria.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:10:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/anthony-joshua-involved-in-nigeria-road-crash-that-kills-two/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/us-pledges-2-billion-to-un-aid-amid-deep-foreign-assistance-cuts/The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid, a move the Trump administration calls generous, but critics say falls far short of past commitments.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:31:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/29/us-pledges-2-billion-to-un-aid-amid-deep-foreign-assistance-cuts/