http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:32:20 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/panama-canal-cuts-ship-traffic-as-el-nino-threatens-water-supplies/The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:32:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/panama-canal-cuts-ship-traffic-as-el-nino-threatens-water-supplies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/rescuers-search-for-survivors-follow-catastrophic-flash-floods-in-nepal/More than 1,000 people are still missing after a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed, sweeping through the region.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:21:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/rescuers-search-for-survivors-follow-catastrophic-flash-floods-in-nepal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/tanzanias-political-crisis-deepens-after-vp-resignation/Tanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:12:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/tanzanias-political-crisis-deepens-after-vp-resignation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/russias-overnight-drone-barrage-ignites-fires-across-ukrainian-cities/Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:55:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/russias-overnight-drone-barrage-ignites-fires-across-ukrainian-cities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/gamescom-2026-opens-in-cologne-with-record-exhibitors-and-visitors/Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:45:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/gamescom-2026-opens-in-cologne-with-record-exhibitors-and-visitors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/an-endangered-frog-living-in-the-middle-of-south-africas-cape-town/The micro frog - or Microbatrachella capensis - is barely the size of an adult thumbnail and lives in a wetland in the middle of a horse racing track.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:39:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/an-endangered-frog-living-in-the-middle-of-south-africas-cape-town/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/death-toll-from-algeria-wildfires-rises-to-12-dozens-injured/Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:50:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/death-toll-from-algeria-wildfires-rises-to-12-dozens-injured/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/nepal-flash-flood-dramatic-footage-shows-rasuwa-valley-engulfed/Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:19:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/nepal-flash-flood-dramatic-footage-shows-rasuwa-valley-engulfed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/icc-chief-tomoko-akane-vows-to-defend-court-after-us-sanctions/Akane said she had no reason to be targeted and urged Japan, a U.S. ally and ICC member, to press Washington not to escalate the measures.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/icc-chief-tomoko-akane-vows-to-defend-court-after-us-sanctions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/fear-and-mistrust-among-communities-undermine-ebola-response-efforts/Ebola is spreading in eastern DR Congo and fear and mistrust are putting response efforts at risk. Health workers say better coordination, stronger communication, and local leaders are at the heart of the response.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:37:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/fear-and-mistrust-among-communities-undermine-ebola-response-efforts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/ugandan-forces-showcase-skills-at-military-competition-amid-gaza-deployment-row/Teams from across Uganda’s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:06:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/ugandan-forces-showcase-skills-at-military-competition-amid-gaza-deployment-row/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/nigerian-armed-groups-raise-nearly-6-million-in-ransoms-study-finds/Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria's January elections, when President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:42:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/nigerian-armed-groups-raise-nearly-6-million-in-ransoms-study-finds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/ecowas-will-the-eco-finally-become-a-reality-in-2027-business-africa/After more than two decades of delays, ECOWAS is once again promising to launch the single currency.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:38:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Laetitia Lago Dregnounou)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/ecowas-will-the-eco-finally-become-a-reality-in-2027-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/who-confirms-uganda-ebola-free-as-virus-continues-to-spread-in-drc/The World Health Organization has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, but the virus continues to spread in the DRC at a rate alarming health officials.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:14:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/who-confirms-uganda-ebola-free-as-virus-continues-to-spread-in-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/china-tells-citizens-to-leave-taiwan-allied-eswatini/China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:06:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/china-tells-citizens-to-leave-taiwan-allied-eswatini/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/district-official-charged-with-homicide-over-ferry-disaster-that-killed-97-people/Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after the sinking of a government-run ferry that claimed at least 97 lives.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/27/district-official-charged-with-homicide-over-ferry-disaster-that-killed-97-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/senegalese-company-produces-first-africa-made-treatment-for-sickle-cell-disease/Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/senegalese-company-produces-first-africa-made-treatment-for-sickle-cell-disease/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/tunisian-coastal-town-mourn-death-of-residents-who-drowned-at-sea/Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:08:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/tunisian-coastal-town-mourn-death-of-residents-who-drowned-at-sea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/kenyan-farmers-use-fertiliser-made-by-bugs-to-reverse-soil-degradation/Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/kenyan-farmers-use-fertiliser-made-by-bugs-to-reverse-soil-degradation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/uganda-presidents-son-muhoozi-announces-2031-presidential-bid/Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:44:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/uganda-presidents-son-muhoozi-announces-2031-presidential-bid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/tanzanias-vice-president-emmanuel-nchimbi-resigns/Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:54:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/tanzanias-vice-president-emmanuel-nchimbi-resigns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/its-the-people-who-suffer-cubans-decry-us-embargo-extension/Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:49:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/its-the-people-who-suffer-cubans-decry-us-embargo-extension/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/chinas-president-xi-to-hold-talks-with-egyptian-counterpart-in-cairo/The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:20:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/chinas-president-xi-to-hold-talks-with-egyptian-counterpart-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/kenyan-mothers-die-by-the-hundreds-in-childbirth-as-health-care-remains-weak/Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:23:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/kenyan-mothers-die-by-the-hundreds-in-childbirth-as-health-care-remains-weak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/iran-oman-agree-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor/Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:06:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/iran-oman-agree-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/police-race-to-respond-after-gangs-storm-kenscoff-kidnapping-dozens/Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/police-race-to-respond-after-gangs-storm-kenscoff-kidnapping-dozens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/atlantic-storm-dolly-not-linked-to-dolly-partons-death/The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:38:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/atlantic-storm-dolly-not-linked-to-dolly-partons-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-country-music-icondies-at-80-after-a-remarkable-career-spanning-music-film-an/From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:52:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-country-music-icondies-at-80-after-a-remarkable-career-spanning-music-film-an/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/nigeria-orders-manhunt-after-deadly-mass-kidnapping/Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:23:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/nigeria-orders-manhunt-after-deadly-mass-kidnapping/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/thousands-gather-in-lagos-nigeria-to-celebrate-prophet-muhammads-birth/Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:24:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/thousands-gather-in-lagos-nigeria-to-celebrate-prophet-muhammads-birth/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/guinea-bissau-to-vote-on-constitution-expanding-presidential-powers/The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected governmentWed, 26 Aug 2026 06:49:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/guinea-bissau-to-vote-on-constitution-expanding-presidential-powers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/manchester-united-sign-cameroon-midfielder-carlos-baleba-from-brighton/The move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:05:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/26/manchester-united-sign-cameroon-midfielder-carlos-baleba-from-brighton/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/egypt-sufi-muslims-celebrate-mawlid-al-nabawi-in-cairo/Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:53:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/egypt-sufi-muslims-celebrate-mawlid-al-nabawi-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/washington-urges-countries-to-cut-economic-ties-with-tehran/The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/washington-urges-countries-to-cut-economic-ties-with-tehran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/uganda-investigations-into-former-speaker-of-the-house-dropped/Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/uganda-investigations-into-former-speaker-of-the-house-dropped/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/madrid-declares-ceuta-a-national-security-interest/Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:23:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/madrid-declares-ceuta-a-national-security-interest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/tanzania-vice-president-resigns-citing-presidents-desire-for-change/Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:06:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/tanzania-vice-president-resigns-citing-presidents-desire-for-change/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/ethiopia-bids-to-host-africa-cup-of-nations-2028-after-52-years/Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:57:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/ethiopia-bids-to-host-africa-cup-of-nations-2028-after-52-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/drc-who-updates-ebola-recommendations-for-member-states/As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has updated temporary recommendations to member states.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:27:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/drc-who-updates-ebola-recommendations-for-member-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/sudans-short-stature-footballers-chase-world-cup-dream-amid-war/Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:37:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/sudans-short-stature-footballers-chase-world-cup-dream-amid-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/barrydale-south-africas-small-town-becoming-an-artists-haven/Surrounded by hiking trails, mountain passes, hot springs and antique shops, Barrydale offers attractions beyond its art scene. For now, residents say the challenge is to welcome new artists and visitors without losing the qualities that drew them there in the first place.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/barrydale-south-africas-small-town-becoming-an-artists-haven/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/zambia-courts-shut-on-final-day-for-election-challenge/For now, the closure leaves questions over whether the opposition will be able to secure judicial scrutiny of an election whose result has already become politically contested.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:38:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/zambia-courts-shut-on-final-day-for-election-challenge/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/sudanese-opposition-rejects-burhans-national-dialogue/A major gathering of Sudanese political forces and civil society groups opposed to the war has ended in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:08:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/sudanese-opposition-rejects-burhans-national-dialogue/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/us-urges-tougher-un-sanctions-to-pressure-sudans-warring-sides-toward-peace/The United States is pushing for tougher United Nations sanctions on Sudan’s warring parties, seeking to curb foreign military support and pressure the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to negotiate an end to a conflict that has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced some 13 million.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:05:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/us-urges-tougher-un-sanctions-to-pressure-sudans-warring-sides-toward-peace/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/south-sudan-two-un-peacekeepers-killed-seven-injured/Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two U.N. peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/south-sudan-two-un-peacekeepers-killed-seven-injured/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/rwandas-kagame-calls-fdlr-disarmament-efforts-superficial/Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed recent efforts to disarm the FDLR as “superficial”, saying no initiative so far has addressed what he considers the root causes of the threat. He warned that Rwanda would remain concerned as long as the armed group remains active.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:25:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/rwandas-kagame-calls-fdlr-disarmament-efforts-superficial/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/deadly-gang-attack-leaves-haitis-kenscoff-community-reeling/The latest attack comes as Haiti prepares for general elections scheduled for December 13 — the country's first in more than a decade. Voter registration is underway, but experts have warned that widespread insecurity could make holding credible elections extremely difficult.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:56:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/deadly-gang-attack-leaves-haitis-kenscoff-community-reeling/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/drc-opposition-urges-tshisekedi-to-abandon-constitutional-changes/With elections due in 2028, the opposition is seeking to build pressure against constitutional changes while also demanding an inclusive political process to address the country's security and economic crises.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:51:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/25/drc-opposition-urges-tshisekedi-to-abandon-constitutional-changes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/24/technology-crowds-flock-to-beijing-for-robot-games/Sprinting and high jump were among the sports attempted by robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Some have even broken world records, including Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:28:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/24/technology-crowds-flock-to-beijing-for-robot-games/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/24/guinea-landfill-collapse-in-conakry-leaves-dozens-dead/At least 30 people have died after heavy rains caused a huge pile of waste to collapse. Authorities have promised to evacuate families still living near the site, which was already due to be closed.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:39:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/24/guinea-landfill-collapse-in-conakry-leaves-dozens-dead/