http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:47:49 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/chinese-man-arrested-in-kenya-with-2000-live-queen-ants-at-nairobi-airport/A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi after authorities found more than 2,000 live queen garden ants hidden in his luggage, Kenyan officials said.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:47:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/chinese-man-arrested-in-kenya-with-2000-live-queen-ants-at-nairobi-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/congo-heads-into-march-15-vote-as-turnout-looms-over-congo-election/Days before Congo's presidential election on Sunday, its streets were filled with campaign posters and banners urging the country’s 2.6 million registered voters to head to the pollsThu, 12 Mar 2026 11:18:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/congo-heads-into-march-15-vote-as-turnout-looms-over-congo-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/burundis-ex-prime-minister-provisionally-freed-on-medical-grounds/Burundi's former Prime Minister General Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, was provisionally released Wednesday for medical reasons, judicial sources and relatives confirmed.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:03:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/burundis-ex-prime-minister-provisionally-freed-on-medical-grounds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/un-chief-condemns-killing-of-unicef-worker-in-dr-congo-strike/The Secretary-General expressed outrage over the death of UNICEF’s Karine Buisset, who was killed in a drone strike on a building housing aid workers in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:45:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/un-chief-condemns-killing-of-unicef-worker-in-dr-congo-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/south-sudan-army-announces-recapture-of-major-rebel-held-town/South Sudan's government forces announce the recapture of the opposition-held town of Akobo -- the latest flashpoint in fighting between rival armies that has brought the country back to the brink of all-out civil warThu, 12 Mar 2026 09:37:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/south-sudan-army-announces-recapture-of-major-rebel-held-town/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/south-africa-summons-new-us-ambassador-over-undiplomatic-remarks/Pretoria summoned the new US ambassador Wednesday to explain "undiplomatic remarks" about South African racial policies and court decisions, the foreign minister said.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:18:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/south-africa-summons-new-us-ambassador-over-undiplomatic-remarks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/senegal-parliament-doubles-penalty-for-gay-sex/Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay communityThu, 12 Mar 2026 07:55:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/senegal-parliament-doubles-penalty-for-gay-sex/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/iran-oil-prices-soar-as-attacks-on-shipping-oil-infrastructure-continue/Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sightThu, 12 Mar 2026 06:24:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/12/iran-oil-prices-soar-as-attacks-on-shipping-oil-infrastructure-continue/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/israeli-billionaires-firm-settles-dr-congo-graft-probe-for-30-million/A former holding company of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler is paying $30 billion to settle a Dutch corruption investigation over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:03:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/israeli-billionaires-firm-settles-dr-congo-graft-probe-for-30-million/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/mugabes-son-appears-in-south-africa-court-over-shooting/Following the shooting of a gardener at his home, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African courtWed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/mugabes-son-appears-in-south-africa-court-over-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/man-arrested-after-vehicle-crashes-into-white-house-gates/A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/man-arrested-after-vehicle-crashes-into-white-house-gates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/french-aid-worker-among-three-killed-in-dr-congo-air-strike/A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:15:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/french-aid-worker-among-three-killed-in-dr-congo-air-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/iran-funeral-procession-held-in-tehran-for-military-officials/Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital for a funeral procession in memory of several top military leaders, the country's state media reported on Wednesday.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:24:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/iran-funeral-procession-held-in-tehran-for-military-officials/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/pix-of-the-day-11-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 11 March 2026Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:24:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/pix-of-the-day-11-march-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/nigeria-dangote-refinery-supports-oil-distribution-amid-iran-war/In order to avoid shortages as the war in the Middle East rages on, Nigeria can rely upon billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery in Lagos, which is capable of processing some 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:34:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/nigeria-dangote-refinery-supports-oil-distribution-amid-iran-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/us-to-end-special-protection-for-somali-migrants-as-lawsuits-mount/The Trump administration is set to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalis next week, a move that would strip about 1,100 people of the legal right to live and work in the United States.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:03:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/us-to-end-special-protection-for-somali-migrants-as-lawsuits-mount/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/six-members-of-iranian-womens-football-team-granted-humanitarian-asylum-in-australia/The Iranian women's football team left Australia late on Tuesday but six of its members are staying behind after being granted humanitarian asylum.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:48:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/six-members-of-iranian-womens-football-team-granted-humanitarian-asylum-in-australia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/presidential-candidates-hold-last-campaign-rallies-in-congo/Campaigning for president in the Republic of Congo wraps up on Friday with polling scheduled for SundayWed, 11 Mar 2026 14:51:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/presidential-candidates-hold-last-campaign-rallies-in-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/gabon-asks-imf-for-new-arrangement-in-a-bid-to-stabilise-finances/Gabon has formally requested an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, IMF officials said on Wednesday. The news comes just days after an IMF team concluded a visit to the Central African country.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:04:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/gabon-asks-imf-for-new-arrangement-in-a-bid-to-stabilise-finances/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/south-sudan-hundreds-of-thousands-flee-clashes-in-akobo/Some 200,000 people have been displaced from Akobo, the latest flashpoint of fighting between armies loyal to the government and opposition in South Sudan.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:59:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/south-sudan-hundreds-of-thousands-flee-clashes-in-akobo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/south-africa-deploys-troops-in-johannesburg-to-tackle-organized-crime/Soldiers were deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city on Wednesday after the president announced plans last month to use the army to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:04:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/south-africa-deploys-troops-in-johannesburg-to-tackle-organized-crime/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/denis-sassou-nguesso-congo-brazzavilles-strongman/One of Africa's longest-serving leaders, Denis Sassou Nguesso has ruled Congo-Brazzaville for decades, keeping a firm grip on power in the former French colony.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:51:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/denis-sassou-nguesso-congo-brazzavilles-strongman/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/gaza-garbage-crisis-two-million-trapped-in-sea-of-waste-and-rubble/More than two million people in the Gaza Strip are struggling to protect their health as they live near piles of trash mixed with dirt and debris across the enclave, with limited resources to clear what were once vibrant, densely populated areas filled with bustling markets.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:42:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/gaza-garbage-crisis-two-million-trapped-in-sea-of-waste-and-rubble/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/trump-says-iran-welcome-at-world-cup-despite-ongoing-war/US President Donald Trump has said Iran is welcome to take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:52:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/trump-says-iran-welcome-at-world-cup-despite-ongoing-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/sudan-assures-on-fuel-supply-security-amid-panic-buying/Oil minister Mutasim Ibrahim told a press conference that Sudan has a 16-day reserve of gasoline, 21 days of diesel, and 17 days of aviation fuel, with more supply on the wayWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:30:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/sudan-assures-on-fuel-supply-security-amid-panic-buying/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/m23-rebel-group-accuses-drc-government-of-targeting-civilians-after-drone-strike/In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike around 4 a.m. on Wednesday caused panic among residents.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:51:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/m23-rebel-group-accuses-drc-government-of-targeting-civilians-after-drone-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/ex-congo-football-chief-gets-life-sentence-over-11m-fifa-funds/Former Republic of Congo soccer federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds and sentenced to life in prison Tuesday though he remains on the loose.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:29:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/ex-congo-football-chief-gets-life-sentence-over-11m-fifa-funds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/madagascar-cautiously-welcomes-dismissal-of-cabinet/Madagascar's leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led protests five months agoWed, 11 Mar 2026 09:21:42 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/madagascar-cautiously-welcomes-dismissal-of-cabinet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/drone-strikes-on-m23-held-dr-congo-city-kill-several-people/Air strikes overnight Tuesday to Wednesday killed several people in the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, sources told AFP.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:45:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/drone-strikes-on-m23-held-dr-congo-city-kill-several-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/egypt-prime-minister-defends-fuel-price-hike/Madbouly said during a cabinet meeting that the government faced a choice between maintaining current fuel prices — a move that would have imposed heavy costs on the state — or raising them to shield industrial and business operations from the repercussions of the U.S.–Israel war on IranWed, 11 Mar 2026 07:18:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/11/egypt-prime-minister-defends-fuel-price-hike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/egypt-residents-struggle-amid-price-hikes/Egyptians are fretting over price hikes that have seen the cost of everyday goods surge. It comes after the government increased fuel prices, blaming soaring global energy markets due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:57:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/egypt-residents-struggle-amid-price-hikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/south-sudan-un-official-concerned-over-human-rights-violations/As accounts of human rights violations in South Sudan pile up, the spokesperson for the UN high comisisoner of human rights has voiced concern.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:49:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/south-sudan-un-official-concerned-over-human-rights-violations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/haiti-human-rights-watch-sounds-alarm-on-drone-strikes/According to Human Rights Watch, the Haitian government is using its security forces and contractors to launch drone strikes on armed gangs -- strikes that are also impacting civilians.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/haiti-human-rights-watch-sounds-alarm-on-drone-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/residents-of-ethiopias-tigray-region-start-to-flee-amid-fears-of-renewed-civil-war/Less than four years after a peace agreement ended the civil war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, conflict is looming once again.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/residents-of-ethiopias-tigray-region-start-to-flee-amid-fears-of-renewed-civil-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/film-dancing-through-resistance-in-belleville/Under the theme “Resistance and Revolt: The Power of Images,” the 2026 Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights is spotlighting the documentary Belleville Will Always See Us Dance.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:08:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/film-dancing-through-resistance-in-belleville/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/jihadist-attacks-hit-nigerian-military-bases-in-northeast/Jihadi extremist groups, including Boko Haram and one of its factions, have been blamed for intensified attacks targeting Nigeria's military bases in the northeast of the country in the last week.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:58:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/jihadist-attacks-hit-nigerian-military-bases-in-northeast/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/amnesty-calls-on-ivory-coast-to-release-unjustly-arrested-election-protesters/Amnesty International is calling on Ivory Coast to release of dozens of people arrested during protests linked to October’s presidential election.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:37:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/amnesty-calls-on-ivory-coast-to-release-unjustly-arrested-election-protesters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/us-israel-war-with-iran-lula-and-ramaphosa-call-for-peace/Meeting in Brasilia on Monday, the South African President and his Brazilian counterpart both called for peace in the Middle East, where the US-Israel war with Iran has so far claimed more than 2,200 deaths in the region.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:21:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/us-israel-war-with-iran-lula-and-ramaphosa-call-for-peace/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/uk-high-court-blocks-legal-challenge-to-chagos-agreement-with-mauritius/The High Court in London refused on Tuesday to grant permission to initiate legal proceedings against the British Foreign Office over the agreement concluded between the United Kingdom and Mauritius regarding the Chagos Archipelago.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:10:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/uk-high-court-blocks-legal-challenge-to-chagos-agreement-with-mauritius/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/pix-of-the-day-10-march-2026/Pix of the Day, 10 March 2026Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:19:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/pix-of-the-day-10-march-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/ghana-grants-citizenship-to-members-of-african-diaspora/New Ghanaian citizens took the oath of allegiance on Monday at a swearing in ceremony in Accra.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:35:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/ghana-grants-citizenship-to-members-of-african-diaspora/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/francis-ngannou-to-make-mma-return-in-los-angeles-on-may-16/Cameroonian MMA star Francis Ngannou is set to return to action on 16 May in Los Angeles, where he will face Brazilian fighter Philipe Lins, organisers announced on Monday.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:13:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/francis-ngannou-to-make-mma-return-in-los-angeles-on-may-16/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-in-competition-at-geneva-intl-film-festival/The film 'Laundry' takes place in 1968, in a whites-only neighborhood of Johannesburg. Khutala’s family runs a laundry under a regime targeting Black-owned businesses.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:56:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-in-competition-at-geneva-intl-film-festival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/egypt-raises-fuel-prices-by-up-to-30-percent/In a statement, the ministry said the adjustments were driven by "disruptions in supply chains, rising risk levels and higher maritime shipping and insurance costs", which have pushed petroleum product prices to "levels not seen in years"Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:04:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/egypt-raises-fuel-prices-by-up-to-30-percent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/madagascar-interim-leader-dissolves-entire-government-dismisses-pm/The President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, has dissolved the entire government, including dismissing the Prime Minister.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:28:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/madagascar-interim-leader-dissolves-entire-government-dismisses-pm/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/un-leaders-address-global-gender-inequality/The main theme for this year's session is ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriersTue, 10 Mar 2026 09:34:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/un-leaders-address-global-gender-inequality/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/trump-says-war-against-iran-to-end-very-soon-as-iran-vows-to-fight-as-long-as-needed/U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:35:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/trump-says-war-against-iran-to-end-very-soon-as-iran-vows-to-fight-as-long-as-needed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/us-warns-of-possible-terror-threat-targeting-its-facilities-in-nigeria/The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting US government facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:10:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/us-warns-of-possible-terror-threat-targeting-its-facilities-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/air-algerie-crash-manslaughter-trial-for-aircraft-lessor-starts-in-paris/The aircraft involved in the 2014 crash, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, had been leased to AirAlgerie, Algeria's national carrier, by Swiftair along with its crewTue, 10 Mar 2026 08:01:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/air-algerie-crash-manslaughter-trial-for-aircraft-lessor-starts-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/oil-nigerias-dangote-says-will-prioritise-domestic-fuel-market/Fuel prices in the west African country have already risen by around 20 percent in the space of a week, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the latter's subsequent retaliationTue, 10 Mar 2026 06:33:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/03/10/oil-nigerias-dangote-says-will-prioritise-domestic-fuel-market/