http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:03:06 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/common-and-public-enemy-honoured-at-black-music-action-coalition-awards/The Black Music Action Coalition honored rap artists Common and Public Enemy at their 6th annual BMAC Gala Thursday.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:03:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/common-and-public-enemy-honoured-at-black-music-action-coalition-awards/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/trump-xi-summit-pomp-and-pageantry-but-few-concrete-breakthroughs/On AI, Trump and Xi signalled differing approaches, with Xi stressing that the technology should remain under human control.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:21:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/trump-xi-summit-pomp-and-pageantry-but-few-concrete-breakthroughs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/pix-of-the-day-25-september-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the worldFri, 25 Sep 2026 14:31:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/pix-of-the-day-25-september-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/drc-amputee-football-tournament-offers-hope-and-a-path-to-recovery/In Uvira, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, football is also being used as a way to rebuild lives. From 23 to 25 September, amputee players from North Kivu, South Kivu and Tanganyika came together for the first national amputee football tournament.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:10:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/drc-amputee-football-tournament-offers-hope-and-a-path-to-recovery/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ukraine-russian-drone-barrage-on-kyiv-kills-teenage-boy-and-wounds-20-residents/A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:51:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ukraine-russian-drone-barrage-on-kyiv-kills-teenage-boy-and-wounds-20-residents/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/south-sudan-kiir-opens-political-dialogue-ahead-of-december-elections/Critics have questioned whether credible elections can be held in just three months, amid concerns over security, political space and the absence of a permanent constitution.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/south-sudan-kiir-opens-political-dialogue-ahead-of-december-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/analyst-warns-ethiopia-fighting-could-widen-into-regional-conflict/Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia could spread beyond Tigray and destabilize the wider Horn of Africa, an International Crisis Group analyst warnedFri, 25 Sep 2026 13:49:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/analyst-warns-ethiopia-fighting-could-widen-into-regional-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/explosion-near-acropolis-collapses-building-in-athens-plaka-injuring-two/A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:48:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/explosion-near-acropolis-collapses-building-in-athens-plaka-injuring-two/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/african-american-artists-work-celebrated-in-travelling-retrospective/Kerry James Marshall's arguably done more than any living artist to bring black figures into Western galleriesFri, 25 Sep 2026 12:38:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/african-american-artists-work-celebrated-in-travelling-retrospective/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/kobold-metals-uses-ai-to-search-for-critical-minerals-in-congo/A US mining company is using artificial intelligence to search for critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:29:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/kobold-metals-uses-ai-to-search-for-critical-minerals-in-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/us-rapper-macklemore-announces-free-palestine-concerts/The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stageFri, 25 Sep 2026 11:47:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/us-rapper-macklemore-announces-free-palestine-concerts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/senegal-lays-first-criminal-charges-over-political-unrest-between-2021-and-2024/The charges stem from violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024 during former President Macky Sall's tenure, which left dozens dead and injured.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:18:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/senegal-lays-first-criminal-charges-over-political-unrest-between-2021-and-2024/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/heavy-fighting-internet-disruption-as-ethiopia-conflict-rages/Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the countryFri, 25 Sep 2026 10:35:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/heavy-fighting-internet-disruption-as-ethiopia-conflict-rages/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/france-welcomes-leo-xiv-at-orly-airport-as-bells-sound-nationwide/Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:20:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/france-welcomes-leo-xiv-at-orly-airport-as-bells-sound-nationwide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopia-djibouti-and-dangote-to-build-660m-petroleum-pipeline/The 120km link, due to operational within 18 months, will connect Damerjog port in Djibouti to a distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:08:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopia-djibouti-and-dangote-to-build-660m-petroleum-pipeline/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/mozambique-faces-rising-drug-use-as-trafficking-routes-fuel-local-addiction/Hospital admissions linked to drug use rose 38 percent last year to more than 32,280, according to government figures that experts say reflect only a fraction of the problem.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:02:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/mozambique-faces-rising-drug-use-as-trafficking-routes-fuel-local-addiction/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/morocco-election-pam-tops-vote-as-turnout-falls-and-islamist-pjd-rebounds/But with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:44:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/morocco-election-pam-tops-vote-as-turnout-falls-and-islamist-pjd-rebounds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/austria-yodelling-tradition-goes-underground-in-graz/Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:27:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/austria-yodelling-tradition-goes-underground-in-graz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/un-delegates-walk-out-at-netanyahu-defends-israeli-military-action/Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed genocide claims and defended Israel's operations in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere in the Middle East.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:07:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/un-delegates-walk-out-at-netanyahu-defends-israeli-military-action/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/dr-congo-young-doctor-dies-of-ebola-as-cases-surge-beyond-epicentre/Victor Kingombe died at an Ebola treatment centre in Kisangani, three months after Tshopo province first reported cases.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:46:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/dr-congo-young-doctor-dies-of-ebola-as-cases-surge-beyond-epicentre/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopian-president-warns-of-interference-amid-renewed-tigray-fighting/Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Taye Atske Selassie blamed 'external actors' for renewed conflict in the region.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:24:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopian-president-warns-of-interference-amid-renewed-tigray-fighting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/trade-truce-taiwan-and-iran-top-trump-xi-agenda-in-washington/President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, praising what he called their “truly great friendship” as the two leaders opened talks focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and artificial intelligence.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:35:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/trade-truce-taiwan-and-iran-top-trump-xi-agenda-in-washington/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/pretoria-hosts-massive-barbecue-world-record-attempt/South Africans in Pretoria are hoping to have cooked up a new Guinness World Record. Hundreds gathered on Thursday to fire up their grills and attempt the largest simultaneous barbecue ever recorded.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:57:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/pretoria-hosts-massive-barbecue-world-record-attempt/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccan-voters-call-for-action-after-election-results/Morocco’s ruling coalition has dominated parliamentary elections marked by low turnout and a stronger showing from the Islamist opposition. But beyond the results, voters are focusing on what comes next.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:46:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccan-voters-call-for-action-after-election-results/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/nigeria-busts-another-mexican-cartel-linked-meth-lab/It is Nigeria’s fourth major meth lab bust since May, with authorities saying all four operations were linked to Mexican nationals.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:34:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/nigeria-busts-another-mexican-cartel-linked-meth-lab/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/nigeria-and-us-sign-deal-to-increase-mining-investment/Nigeria and the United States on Wednesday signed a framework agreement to "deepen American investment" in the West African's country mining sector. Nigeria says its mineral resources are worth $700 billion.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/nigeria-and-us-sign-deal-to-increase-mining-investment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/climate-warning-el-nino-offers-a-glimpse-of-a-deadlier-hotter-future/This year's powerful El Nino and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released om Wednesday.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:07:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/climate-warning-el-nino-offers-a-glimpse-of-a-deadlier-hotter-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/fighting-intensifies-in-northern-ethiopia-as-tigray-rebels-declare-full-blown-war/Ethiopia’s army says its forces have killed 272 Tigrayan fighters and wounded 260 during a counter-offensive in Amhara. The press says the figures could not be independently verified.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:04:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/fighting-intensifies-in-northern-ethiopia-as-tigray-rebels-declare-full-blown-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/niger-signs-deal-with-australian-group-to-relaunch-uranium-project/Niger authorities said Wednesday they have signed a new agreement with the Madaouela Mining Company, which is 60% owned by the Australian Atomic Eagle group, to relaunch a uranium mining project in the north of the country.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:03:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/niger-signs-deal-with-australian-group-to-relaunch-uranium-project/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/dangotes-big-energy-expansion-from-nigerian-refinery-to-african-powerhouse-business-africa/Dangote is expanding its energy business across Africa, putting local capital and cross-border infrastructure at the centre of the continent’s refining future. South Sudan’s small businesses turn to solar as unreliable electricity grid leaves entrepreneurs facing blackouts, rising costs and lost inThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:34:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/dangotes-big-energy-expansion-from-nigerian-refinery-to-african-powerhouse-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/tangiers-annual-art-night-brings-the-citys-creative-spirit-to-life/The sixth edition of the event, titled “Being Here”, brought together artists at seven venues along Liberty Street, including the abandoned Liberty Hotel, built in the early twentieth century and closed since the 1940s.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:22:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/tangiers-annual-art-night-brings-the-citys-creative-spirit-to-life/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/ceuta-migrant-crisis-28-undocumented-migrants-found-hidden-in-spanish-flats/In Ceuta, Spanish police discovered 28 undocumented migrants hiding in flats that did not meet adequate hygiene and habitability standards. Ceuta is facing a humanitarian crisis, weeks after more than 70,000 people reached the enclave from Morocco.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:20:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/ceuta-migrant-crisis-28-undocumented-migrants-found-hidden-in-spanish-flats/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/madagascars-gen-z-protesters-mark-one-year-since-rajoelinas-fall/A year after Madagascar’s Gen Z-led protests forced President Andry Rajoelina from power, activists say they feel betrayed by the country’s new military-backed government.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:21:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/madagascars-gen-z-protesters-mark-one-year-since-rajoelinas-fall/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/conditions-in-gaza-remain-dire-ahead-of-netanyahus-un-address/Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:50:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/conditions-in-gaza-remain-dire-ahead-of-netanyahus-un-address/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/ethiopias-federalism-dilemma-why-regional-power-keeps-fuelling-conflict/Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:24:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/ethiopias-federalism-dilemma-why-regional-power-keeps-fuelling-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/sao-tome-and-principe-gears-up-for-elections-as-voters-hope-for-change/With emigration surging, a major issue in the vote is how to stop young people, who see no future at home, from leaving the country.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:22:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/sao-tome-and-principe-gears-up-for-elections-as-voters-hope-for-change/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccos-pam-leads-parliamentary-election-with-turnout-at-two-decade-low/The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:08:02 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccos-pam-leads-parliamentary-election-with-turnout-at-two-decade-low/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/tigray-tensions-rise-as-regional-forces-seize-mekelle-airport/The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting schools.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:22:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/tigray-tensions-rise-as-regional-forces-seize-mekelle-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/kenyas-ruto-calls-for-permanent-african-representation-on-un-security-council/In his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:04:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/kenyas-ruto-calls-for-permanent-african-representation-on-un-security-council/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccos-legistlative-elections-marked-by-record-low-voter-turnout/Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:04:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/moroccos-legistlative-elections-marked-by-record-low-voter-turnout/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/mixed-reaction-in-bangui-to-icc-conviction-of-former-car-militia-commander/Ex-Seleka leader, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, was found gulty on four counts of crimes against humanity, but acquitted of three.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:52:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/24/mixed-reaction-in-bangui-to-icc-conviction-of-former-car-militia-commander/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/moroccos-opposition-leader-casts-vote-in-parliamentary-election/The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:47:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/moroccos-opposition-leader-casts-vote-in-parliamentary-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/ebola-surveillance-expands-beyond-dr-congo-borders-as-iom-steps-up-efforts/As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches unprecedented levels, disease surveillance is spreading beyond the country's borders. The International Organization for Migration tracks the epidemic along major travel routes, with the help of neighbouring governments.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:49:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/ebola-surveillance-expands-beyond-dr-congo-borders-as-iom-steps-up-efforts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/analyst-flags-uncertainty-over-south-sudan-polls-after-government-dismissal/Uncertainty lingers over South Sudan's ability to hold elections in December, with persisting insecurity and lack of political dialogue remaining potential obstacles.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:16:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/analyst-flags-uncertainty-over-south-sudan-polls-after-government-dismissal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/tanzanian-opposition-leader-urges-courageous-verdict-in-treason-trial/Chadema leader, Tundu Lissu, has pleaded not guilty saying the charges were politically motivated.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:24:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/tanzanian-opposition-leader-urges-courageous-verdict-in-treason-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/south-sudans-election-commission-urges-peaceful-electoral-process/Its chairperson called on politicians and parties to convert their political ideas into 'ballot paper and not bullets'.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:20:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/south-sudans-election-commission-urges-peaceful-electoral-process/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/icc-convicts-former-car-militia-commander-of-crimes-against-humanity/The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of abusing and torturing prisoners while running a detention facility in the Central African Republic.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:09:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/icc-convicts-former-car-militia-commander-of-crimes-against-humanity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/ethiopia-tigray-forces-seize-airports-as-fighting-spreads-to-afar/Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:15:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/ethiopia-tigray-forces-seize-airports-as-fighting-spreads-to-afar/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/morocco-votes-in-parliamentary-election-amid-youth-discontent/Moroccans are voting today in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and inequality, with many voters also expressing deep distrust of political parties.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:33:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/morocco-votes-in-parliamentary-election-amid-youth-discontent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/british-sudanese-author-writes-african-history-book-aimed-at-children/The adult edition of Zeinab Badawi’s book "An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence" has sold more the 110,000 copies.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:59:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/23/british-sudanese-author-writes-african-history-book-aimed-at-children/