Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:04:50 +0000Haitian medical students demand relocation of teaching hospital in capitalhttp://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/Guinea court cuts ex-PM Fofana’s jail term in landmark corruption casehttp://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/Ceuzany, Cape Verde's golden voice with volcanic emotionhttp://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/Ramaphosa heads to Kinshasa as Africa rallies behind DRC’s Ebola fighthttp://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/UN says hunger in conflict-hit northern Nigeria is reaching crisis levelshttp://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/Algerians vote for new parliament with turnout in focushttp://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/Pape Gueye refuses Senegal return until technical staff changeshttp://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/Tanzania deploys security forces to major cities ahead of planned protestshttp://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/WHO says 120 dead in Sudan's latest cholera outbreakhttp://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/At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measureshttp://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/Floods kill 59 in Ivory Coast since mid-May: Governmenthttp://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/Energy security: Heat waves test Africa's power grids [Business Africa]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 solutionsThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/energy-security-heat-waves-test-africas-power-grids-business-africa/Palestinians across Gaza Strip mark 1,000 days of warhttp://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/ Xenophobic attacks: Is South Africa still safe for Africans? (Africanews Debates)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/New UN report links Joseph Kabila more closely to AFC/M23http://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/Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhovenhttp://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/Gold smuggling from DRC's Ituri province to Uganda on the rise, says UNhttp://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/World Cup: DR Congo fans proud of team despite loss to Englandhttp://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/Malawians returning from South Africa face uncertain futurehttp://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/ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigerhttp://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/DRC and Senegal crash out of World Cup after losing early leads 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/Wole Soyinka university theatre fosters new talent in Nigeria and beyondhttp://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/South African police say anti-immigrant protests were 'mostly peaceful'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/Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishopshttp://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/Stores assess damage after looting in South Africa's anti-foreigner protestshttp://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/Sudan's RSF committed ethnic cleansing, Amnesty report allegeshttp://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/Nigeria's Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAEhttp://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/How haircuts are helping men recover at a Kenyan mental health hospitalhttp://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/In Sudan's Kordofan, a key city reels as paramilitary offensive loomshttp://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/Iran will not cooperate with other countries to de-mine Strait of Hormuzhttp://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/9 children dead in Egypt after motorised tricycle plunges into canalhttp://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/Ebola outbreak: UN projects $3.6 billion cost for Africa in worst casehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/ebola-outbreak-un-projects-36-billion-cost-for-africa-in-worst-case/In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations Development Programme outlined several scenarios for the economic cost of the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In the worst case, the epidemic could lead to a $3.6 billion cost for the African continent.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:20:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/ebola-outbreak-un-projects-36-billion-cost-for-africa-in-worst-case/Sudanese army claims recapture of Kulbus, key Darfur town on Chadian borderhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/sudanese-army-claims-recapture-of-kulbus-key-darfur-town-on-chadian-border/Sudanese armed forces say they have retaken the town of Kulbus in western Darfur - their biggest battlefield gain in the region since the fall of El-Fasher last year. Kulbus lies on a vital corridor near the border with Chad.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:57:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/sudanese-army-claims-recapture-of-kulbus-key-darfur-town-on-chadian-border/Burkina Faso: what will change after the diplomatic rupture with France?http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/burkina-faso-what-will-change-after-the-diplomatic-rupture-with-france/Burkina Faso announced on 26 June that it would cut its diplomatic ties with France. International relations expert Hamadé Soro explains what changes the move may bring and how the two countries will continue to interact.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/burkina-faso-what-will-change-after-the-diplomatic-rupture-with-france/Repatriation flight carrying 269 Nigerians fleeing South Africa arrives in Lagoshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/repatriation-flight-carrying-269-nigerians-fleeing-south-africa-arrives-in-lagos/A total of 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as authorities completed the latest repatriation effort following a June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:22:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/repatriation-flight-carrying-269-nigerians-fleeing-south-africa-arrives-in-lagos/Zimbabwean parliament approves extending presidential term by two yearshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/zimbabwean-parliament-approves-extending-presidential-term-by-two-years/Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle Tuesday, now requiring only President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature to become law.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:04:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/zimbabwean-parliament-approves-extending-presidential-term-by-two-years/Ivory Coast fans disappointed after 2-1 Norway knockouthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/ivory-coast-fans-disappointed-after-2-1-norway-knockout/Fans of the Ivory Coast soccer team gathered on Tuesday in Abidjan, the capital of the Ivory Coast, to watch their team play against Haaland’s Norway. But a slight tap from Haaland’s left foot in the 86th minute was the difference as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on Tuesday.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:51:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/ivory-coast-fans-disappointed-after-2-1-norway-knockout/Zimbabwean citizen recounts leaving South Africa over anti-migrant sentimenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/zimbabwean-citizen-recounts-leaving-south-africa-over-anti-migrant-sentiment/Around 25,000 migrants have left South Africa in recent weeks over rising anti-migrant sentiment that has resulted in the deaths of four people. One returnee from Zimbabwe recounts his experience.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:39:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/zimbabwean-citizen-recounts-leaving-south-africa-over-anti-migrant-sentiment/Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game beating Ivory Coast 2-1http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/norway-wins-its-1st-world-cup-knockout-game-beating-ivory-coast-2-1/Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/norway-wins-its-1st-world-cup-knockout-game-beating-ivory-coast-2-1/At least 37 students missing after school kidnapping in Northeastern Nigeria http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/at-least-37-students-missing-after-school-kidnapping-in-northeastern-nigeria/At least 37 students are missing after suspected Islamist militants stormed a secondary school in northeastern Nigeria while pupils were sitting their final exams.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:35:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/at-least-37-students-missing-after-school-kidnapping-in-northeastern-nigeria/Uganda crackdown deepens as opposition leader faces treason trialhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/uganda-crackdown-deepens-as-opposition-leader-faces-treason-trialtwo/Uganda's political crackdown is intensifying, with opposition leader Kizza Besigye appearing in court on treason charges as concerns grow over a widening assault on dissent.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:25:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/uganda-crackdown-deepens-as-opposition-leader-faces-treason-trialtwo/Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/thousands-march-to-demand-illegal-migrants-leave-south-africa/From Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:28:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/thousands-march-to-demand-illegal-migrants-leave-south-africa/Morocco's Gnaoua festival celebrates African roots through music and cultural exchangehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/moroccos-gnaoua-festival-celebrates-african-roots-through-music-and-cultural-exchange/The festival is known for creating unexpected collaborations between artists from different musical backgrounds, and this year's edition continued that tradition.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:04:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/moroccos-gnaoua-festival-celebrates-african-roots-through-music-and-cultural-exchange/Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/cape-verde-stands-out-as-lgbtq-rights-progress-amid-challenges-across-africa/Cape Verde is being recognised as one of Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly countries, offering legal protections that remain rare across the continent. But despite growing acceptance, members of the community say the journey toward full equality is far from over.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:21:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/cape-verde-stands-out-as-lgbtq-rights-progress-amid-challenges-across-africa/African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/african-fans-revel-in-world-cup-success-as-continent-makes-record-showing/African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing with 10 teams qualifying and nine through to the knockout stages.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/african-fans-revel-in-world-cup-success-as-continent-makes-record-showing/At least 12 dead in devastating Accra floodshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/at-least-12-dead-in-devastating-accra-floods/The death toll from devastating floods in Ghana's capital, Accra, has risen to at least 12, with emergency officials warning the number could still increase as several people remain missing.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/at-least-12-dead-in-devastating-accra-floods/More than one million migrants apply for legal status in Spainhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/more-than-one-million-migrants-apply-for-legal-status-in-spain/More than one million undocumented migrants and asylum seekers have applied for legal residency under Spain's mass regularisation programme, marking a significant response to one of Europe's largest immigration initiatives.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:53:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/more-than-one-million-migrants-apply-for-legal-status-in-spain/Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to fourth provincehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-spreads-to-fourth-province/So far, the epidemic has claimed 360 lives out of 1,274 confirmed cases, according to figures from the World Health Organization.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:50:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-spreads-to-fourth-province/Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa on June 30 'deadline' http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/anti-immigrant-protests-in-south-africa-on-june-30-deadline/Anti-immigrant protesters in South Africa took the streets on Tuesday - the unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreigners to leave the country.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:07:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/anti-immigrant-protests-in-south-africa-on-june-30-deadline/Rights groups sue Ghana over US third-country deportationshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/rights-groups-sue-ghana-over-us-third-country-deportations/Ghana is facing a legal challenge at West Africa's highest court over its role in accepting migrants deported from the United States under President Donald Trump's third-country deportation policy.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/30/rights-groups-sue-ghana-over-us-third-country-deportations/