http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:55:50 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/zuma-sparks-outrage-after-india-meeting-with-gupta-brother/Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:55:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/zuma-sparks-outrage-after-india-meeting-with-gupta-brother/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/bruce-lee-becomes-first-chinese-american-honoured-with-state-day/California will honour martial arts legend Bruce Lee with an annual day of recognition after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making May 17 Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:21:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/bruce-lee-becomes-first-chinese-american-honoured-with-state-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/ghanas-inflation-rises-in-june-as-high-fuel-prices-persist/Prices rose to 5.3% in June, up from 3.7% in May, with transport fares, rent, and school fees being the main driversFri, 03 Jul 2026 14:42:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/ghanas-inflation-rises-in-june-as-high-fuel-prices-persist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/dr-congo-opens-ebola-nurseries-to-protect-children-separated-from-infected-parents/As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:58:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/dr-congo-opens-ebola-nurseries-to-protect-children-separated-from-infected-parents/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/over-one-million-undocumented-migrants-apply-for-residency-in-spain/The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:32:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/over-one-million-undocumented-migrants-apply-for-residency-in-spain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/us-to-block-un-funding-for-somalia-in-blow-to-au-peace-mission/In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:35:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/us-to-block-un-funding-for-somalia-in-blow-to-au-peace-mission/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/mali-creates-state-body-to-regulate-gold-trade/Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:28:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/mali-creates-state-body-to-regulate-gold-trade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/irans-slain-supreme-leader-lying-in-state-in-tehran-head-of-funeral-events/Nearly four months after his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial is taking place as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:19:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/irans-slain-supreme-leader-lying-in-state-in-tehran-head-of-funeral-events/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/ebola-ramaphosa-urges-solidarity-with-congo-in-visit-to-kinshasa/During a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:09:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/ebola-ramaphosa-urges-solidarity-with-congo-in-visit-to-kinshasa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/first-batch-of-273-ugandans-arrives-from-south-africa-amid-unrest/Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:47:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/first-batch-of-273-ugandans-arrives-from-south-africa-amid-unrest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/niamey-cracks-down-on-plastic-pollution-with-ban-on-carrier-bags/Niger’s capital city is cracking down on pollution - giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic carrier bags.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:33:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/niamey-cracks-down-on-plastic-pollution-with-ban-on-carrier-bags/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/algeria-counts-votes-in-legislative-poll-marked-by-low-turnout/The electoral board announced on Thursday night a provisional 20-percent turnout. If confirmed, it would account for a record low in comparison to 23 percent in 2021Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:44:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/algeria-counts-votes-in-legislative-poll-marked-by-low-turnout/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/nigeria-looks-to-boost-security-cooperation-with-benin-and-niger/Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the Nigerian defence minister said on Thursday.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/nigeria-looks-to-boost-security-cooperation-with-benin-and-niger/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/pix-of-the-day-3-july-2026/Pix of the Day, 3 July 2026Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:25:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/pix-of-the-day-3-july-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/accra-and-pretoria-at-loggerheads-over-death-of-ghanaian-national/A diplomatic row is brewing between Ghana and South Africa over the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:02:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/accra-and-pretoria-at-loggerheads-over-death-of-ghanaian-national/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-begin-official-withdrawal-from-icc/Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:53:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-begin-official-withdrawal-from-icc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/algeria-out-of-world-cup-after-2-0-loss-to-switzerland/Switzerland is through to the World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:56:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/algeria-out-of-world-cup-after-2-0-loss-to-switzerland/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/trial-of-ebola-treatment-gets-underway-in-ituri/A first ray of hope for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the trial of two potential treatments for the virus gets underway.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:05:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/trial-of-ebola-treatment-gets-underway-in-ituri/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/vote-counting-underway-following-algerias-parliamentary-elections/Voter turnout was low for the polls that were overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and the exclusion of candidates critical of the government.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:39:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/vote-counting-underway-following-algerias-parliamentary-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/haitian-medical-students-demand-relocation-of-teaching-hospital-in-capital/The institution in gang-controlled downtown Port-au-Prince plays a vital role in clinical training for young doctors.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:04:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/haitian-medical-students-demand-relocation-of-teaching-hospital-in-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/guinea-court-cuts-ex-pm-fofanas-jail-term-in-landmark-corruption-case/A Guinean appeals court has reduced former Prime Minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana's prison sentence for corruption-related offences, paving the way for his release after more than four years in detention as the country's military-led government presses ahead with its anti-graft campaign.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:11:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/guinea-court-cuts-ex-pm-fofanas-jail-term-in-landmark-corruption-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/ceuzany-cape-verdes-golden-voice-with-volcanic-emotion/Barefoot, arms raised and teeming with emotion, Ceuzany belts out the signature track from her latest album, a song dedicated to the fight against domestic violence, in a powerful voice that sends shivers through the Cape Verde barThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:42:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/ceuzany-cape-verdes-golden-voice-with-volcanic-emotion/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/ramaphosa-heads-to-kinshasa-as-africa-rallies-behind-drcs-ebola-fight/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday for a high-level African Union solidarity mission aimed at reinforcing continental support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's response to its latest Ebola outbreak.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/ramaphosa-heads-to-kinshasa-as-africa-rallies-behind-drcs-ebola-fight/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/un-says-hunger-in-conflict-hit-northern-nigeria-is-reaching-crisis-levels/It said food insecurity is worsening faster than previously anticipated, due to the expanding conflict and funding cuts.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:47:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/un-says-hunger-in-conflict-hit-northern-nigeria-is-reaching-crisis-levels/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/algerians-vote-for-new-parliament-with-turnout-in-focus/Algerians headed to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorateThu, 02 Jul 2026 13:55:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/algerians-vote-for-new-parliament-with-turnout-in-focus/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/pape-gueye-refuses-senegal-return-until-technical-staff-changes/Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced an indefinite break from international football following the Teranga Lions' dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Belgium, saying he will not return to the national team while the current technical staff remain in charge.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:41:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/pape-gueye-refuses-senegal-return-until-technical-staff-changes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/tanzania-deploys-security-forces-to-major-cities-ahead-of-planned-protests/Demonstrators are expected to gather on 7 July to call for democratic reforms and justice for those killed in last year’s election violence.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:07:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/tanzania-deploys-security-forces-to-major-cities-ahead-of-planned-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/who-says-120-dead-in-sudans-latest-cholera-outbreak/The UN health body says another 1,102 suspected cases have been reported since May in isolated war zones across the country.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:16:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/who-says-120-dead-in-sudans-latest-cholera-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/at-least-16-arrested-as-niger-expands-anti-lgbtq-measures/Nigerian authorities have arrested at least 16 people following the introduction of harsh new penalties for same-sex sexual relations, marking a significant escalation in the country's stance on LGBTQ rights.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/at-least-16-arrested-as-niger-expands-anti-lgbtq-measures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/floods-kill-59-in-ivory-coast-since-mid-may-government/Widespread flooding has killed at least 59 people in Ivory Coast since the "particularly heavy" rainy season began in mid-May, a government spokesperson said WednesdayThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:21:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/floods-kill-59-in-ivory-coast-since-mid-may-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/energy-security-heat-waves-test-africas-power-grids-business-africa/Across the continent, rising temperatures are driving a surge in demand for cooling and water, pushing already fragile electricity grids to the breaking point. African countries must modernize aging grids while aggressively scaling off-grid solutionsFri, 03 Jul 2026 07:30:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/energy-security-heat-waves-test-africas-power-grids-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/palestinians-across-gaza-strip-mark-1000-days-of-war/One thousand days have passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel triggered the war in Gaza. Palestinians across the Gaza Strip say the conflict has shattered nearly every aspect of their lives. Displaced families live among the ruins as communities struggle to rebuild.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/palestinians-across-gaza-strip-mark-1000-days-of-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/xenophobic-attacks-is-south-africa-still-safe-for-africans-africanews-debates/Thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations across South Africa calling for tougher action against undocumented migrants, in what some accounts describe as the largest anti-immigration mobilisation in recent years.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:34:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/xenophobic-attacks-is-south-africa-still-safe-for-africans-africanews-debates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/new-un-report-links-joseph-kabila-more-closely-to-afcm23/A new United Nations Group of Experts report paints the clearest picture yet of the AFC/M23’s military strength and political ambitions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while highlighting the movement’s increasingly close ties with former President Joseph Kabila.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:21:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/new-un-report-links-joseph-kabila-more-closely-to-afcm23/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/bayern-munich-signs-morocco-star-ismael-saibari-from-psv-eindhoven/Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million eurosThu, 02 Jul 2026 10:01:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/bayern-munich-signs-morocco-star-ismael-saibari-from-psv-eindhoven/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/gold-smuggling-from-drcs-ituri-province-to-uganda-on-the-rise-says-un/Gold smuggling from DR Congo to Uganda is on the rise, according to a new UN report. Experts assessing the situation in the DRC for sanctions review pointed to discrepancies between Uganda’s stated gold production and its export levels in 2025.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:25:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/gold-smuggling-from-drcs-ituri-province-to-uganda-on-the-rise-says-un/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/world-cup-dr-congo-fans-proud-of-team-despite-loss-to-england/Despite England's 2-1 comeback victory, many supporters said they were proud of the Leopards' performance after the team pushed one of football's traditional powerhouses closeThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:56:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/world-cup-dr-congo-fans-proud-of-team-despite-loss-to-england/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/malawians-returning-from-south-africa-face-uncertain-future/Malawians forced to return home after fleeing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding after abandoning their jobs and lives across the border.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:57:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/malawians-returning-from-south-africa-face-uncertain-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/icc-concerned-over-withdrawal-of-mali-burkina-faso-and-niger/The International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:04:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/icc-concerned-over-withdrawal-of-mali-burkina-faso-and-niger/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/drc-and-senegal-crash-out-of-world-cup-after-losing-early-leads/A disappointing end for Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who both had their opponents on the ropes before seeing their World Cup dreams evaporate.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:22:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/drc-and-senegal-crash-out-of-world-cup-after-losing-early-leads/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/wole-soyinka-university-theatre-fosters-new-talent-in-nigeria-and-beyond/At the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, the Wole Soyinka Theatre stands out as a true breeding ground for talent. For decades, it has trained artists who have shaped theatre, film, and culture in Nigeria and beyond.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/wole-soyinka-university-theatre-fosters-new-talent-in-nigeria-and-beyond/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/south-african-police-say-anti-immigrant-protests-were-mostly-peaceful/South African police said Wednesday that nationwide anti-immigration protests held the previous day were "mostly peaceful", despite isolated incidents of looting and criminal activity.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:33:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/south-african-police-say-anti-immigrant-protests-were-mostly-peaceful/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/breakaway-catholic-group-defies-pope-to-consecrate-new-bishops/A  Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/breakaway-catholic-group-defies-pope-to-consecrate-new-bishops/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/stores-assess-damage-after-looting-in-south-africas-anti-foreigner-protests/Ransacked shelves and discarded packaging were all that remained inside several shops near the port city of Durban Wednesday after looting during protests demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:06:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/stores-assess-damage-after-looting-in-south-africas-anti-foreigner-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/sudans-rsf-committed-ethnic-cleansing-amnesty-report-alleges/Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El-Fasher between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International released on Wednesday.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:35:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/sudans-rsf-committed-ethnic-cleansing-amnesty-report-alleges/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/nigerias-dangote-refinery-imports-first-crude-oil-from-uae/Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global Commodity Insights reported last week.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:08:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/nigerias-dangote-refinery-imports-first-crude-oil-from-uae/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/how-haircuts-are-helping-men-recover-at-a-kenyan-mental-health-hospital/At Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:48:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/how-haircuts-are-helping-men-recover-at-a-kenyan-mental-health-hospital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/in-sudans-kordofan-a-key-city-reels-as-paramilitary-offensive-looms/In a displacement camp near El-Obeid in Sudan's southern Kordofan region, Agsam Hamad trudges through searing heat to fetch murky water from a distant well, as paramilitary forces unleash their fiercest assault yet on the strategic city.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:38:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/in-sudans-kordofan-a-key-city-reels-as-paramilitary-offensive-looms/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/iran-will-not-cooperate-with-other-countries-to-de-mine-strait-of-hormuz/The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that, according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the mine clearance work in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out by Iran alone, and Iran will not cooperate with any other country on this matter.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:59:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/iran-will-not-cooperate-with-other-countries-to-de-mine-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/9-children-dead-in-egypt-after-motorised-tricycle-plunges-into-canal/Relatives waited outside Abu Tig hospital in Egypt's southern Assiut province on Tuesday for the bodies of nine children killed when a motorised tricycle plunged into a canal. The victims were aged between 10 and 17.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:51:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/9-children-dead-in-egypt-after-motorised-tricycle-plunges-into-canal/