http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:06:54 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-cameroon-spiritually-ready-to-face-gabon-in-first-match/The Indomitable Lions will hope to bounce back after their last-16 exit in the 2023 tournament.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:03:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-cameroon-spiritually-ready-to-face-gabon-in-first-match/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/drc-us-not-satisfied-that-m23-rebels-have-fully-withdrawn-from-uvira/The United States has expressed its dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Congo.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:06:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/drc-us-not-satisfied-that-m23-rebels-have-fully-withdrawn-from-uvira/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-lawyers-request-review-of-defamation-trial/The prime minister's lawyers claim to have new elements that would prove that Sonko did not defame former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:19:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-lawyers-request-review-of-defamation-trial/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/fan-zones-across-morocco-give-added-dimension-to-afcon-experience/Football fans visiting Morocco for the African Cup of Nations are taking advantage of the specially designated Fan Zones, areas set aside for games, socialising and, of course, keeping up with the tournament.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:17:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/fan-zones-across-morocco-give-added-dimension-to-afcon-experience/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-dr-congo-senegal-nigeria-and-tunisia-make-early-statements-in-morocco/AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:34:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Mohamed Elashi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/afcon-2025-dr-congo-senegal-nigeria-and-tunisia-make-early-statements-in-morocco/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/un-security-council-agrees-to-extend-african-union-peacekeeping-mission-in-somalia-for-ano/The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:11:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/un-security-council-agrees-to-extend-african-union-peacekeeping-mission-in-somalia-for-ano/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/libyas-military-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-after-take-off-from-ankara/A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other officers and staff crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:54:26 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/24/libyas-military-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-after-take-off-from-ankara/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/democratic-republic-of-congo-resumes-cobalt-exports-after-10-month-ban/The ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:06:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/democratic-republic-of-congo-resumes-cobalt-exports-after-10-month-ban/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/death-toll-rises-to-10-in-latest-south-africa-pub-shooting/Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of Bekkersdal.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:42:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/death-toll-rises-to-10-in-latest-south-africa-pub-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/sahel-alliance-leaders-meet-in-bamako-to-deepen-break-with-ecowas/The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:40:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/sahel-alliance-leaders-meet-in-bamako-to-deepen-break-with-ecowas/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/afcon-2025-title-holder-ivory-coast-to-face-mozambique-in-first-group-f-match/After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:37:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/afcon-2025-title-holder-ivory-coast-to-face-mozambique-in-first-group-f-match/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/gunmen-abduct-28-travellers-heading-to-islamic-event-in-central-nigeria/Armed men have abducted at least 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, according to local sources.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:43:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/gunmen-abduct-28-travellers-heading-to-islamic-event-in-central-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/ghana-distances-itself-from-detty-december-label-despite-tourism-boom/Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:47:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/ghana-distances-itself-from-detty-december-label-despite-tourism-boom/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/central-african-republic-distribution-of-voter-cards-underway-ahead-of-election/Voters will elect their president and lawmakers, as well as local and municipal leaders on 28 December 2025.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:33:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/central-african-republic-distribution-of-voter-cards-underway-ahead-of-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-and-tanzania-get-ready-to-face-off-in-fez-in-round-one-of-afcon-group-c/Nigeria has been training ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania in the first round of Group C on Tuesday.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:50:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-and-tanzania-get-ready-to-face-off-in-fez-in-round-one-of-afcon-group-c/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-signs-healthcare-deal-with-us-under-new-global-health-framework/Nigeria and the United States have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:57:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-signs-healthcare-deal-with-us-under-new-global-health-framework/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/un-warns-sudan-crisis-worsening-as-fighting-intensifies/The UN Security Council received a briefing on Monday about the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan as the paramilitary RSF and Sudanese army battle for control of the country.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:35:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/un-warns-sudan-crisis-worsening-as-fighting-intensifies/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/bafana-bafana-win-salah-rescues-egypt-as-afcon-2025-heats-up/AFCON 2025 continues to build. Day Two took place yesterday, with three exciting group-stage matches. After Morocco opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, Group A continued at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, where Mali faced Zambia in the first fixture of the day.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:21:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Mohamed Elashi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/bafana-bafana-win-salah-rescues-egypt-as-afcon-2025-heats-up/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-boosts-security-as-130-kidnap-victims-freed/Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:18:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/nigeria-boosts-security-as-130-kidnap-victims-freed/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/senegal-gear-up-to-face-botswana-in-afcon-opener-in-tangier/Senegal were in training on Monday as they prepped for their AFCON opener against Botswana on Tuesday.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:06:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/senegal-gear-up-to-face-botswana-in-afcon-opener-in-tangier/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/investigation-into-bondi-beach-shooting-reveals-details-of-meticulously-planned-attack/Police said the two alleged gunmen conducted firearms training weeks before the attack.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:19:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/investigation-into-bondi-beach-shooting-reveals-details-of-meticulously-planned-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/trumps-appointment-of-envoy-to-greenland-sparks-new-tension-with-denmark/Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the US envoy to Greenland on Sunday.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:17:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/trumps-appointment-of-envoy-to-greenland-sparks-new-tension-with-denmark/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-cold-wave-persists-with-heavy-snowfall-expected-in-high-altitude-zones/Snowfall ranging from 20 to 40 centimetres is forecast in several Moroccan provinces on Thursday.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:22:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-cold-wave-persists-with-heavy-snowfall-expected-in-high-altitude-zones/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/afcon-2025-the-coelacanth-comoros-national-symbol-in-football-and-beyond/The Coelacanth is not just the nickname for Comoros’ football team, it's also the name of an ancient fish species that has become a national symbol.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:14:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/afcon-2025-the-coelacanth-comoros-national-symbol-in-football-and-beyond/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/egypt-visitors-watch-sun-align-with-ancient-luxor-temple-on-winter-solstice/The sunrise lines up perfectly with the walls of the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak each year on 21 December.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:08:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/egypt-visitors-watch-sun-align-with-ancient-luxor-temple-on-winter-solstice/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/kenyas-nairobi-county-approves-paid-menstrual-leave-policy/Nairobi County has just made headlines with a bold and controversial decision: women working for the county are now entitled to two paid days off every month for menstrual health.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:20:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/kenyas-nairobi-county-approves-paid-menstrual-leave-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/in-goma-kivu-fashion-week-celebrates-solidarity-hope-and-resilience/Designers from eastern Congo, Rwanda and Uganda among other countries gathered in Goma this weekend for the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:20:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/in-goma-kivu-fashion-week-celebrates-solidarity-hope-and-resilience/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/russian-general-killed-in-car-bomb-in-southern-moscow/A Russian general was killed on Monday morning when a bomb exploded beneath his car. Local investigators say that Ukraine may be behind the attack.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:20:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/russian-general-killed-in-car-bomb-in-southern-moscow/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/sudan-calls-for-rsf-to-be-classified-as-terrorist-group-at-russia-africa-partnership-forum/Sudan has called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces for more than two years, to be classified as a terrorist group.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:37:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/sudan-calls-for-rsf-to-be-classified-as-terrorist-group-at-russia-africa-partnership-forum/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-celebrate-2-0-win-over-comoros-as-host-nations-afcon-campaign-gets-underway/After a spectacular opening ceremony, Morocco kicked off its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Comoros.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:08:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-celebrate-2-0-win-over-comoros-as-host-nations-afcon-campaign-gets-underway/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-begin-afcon-2025-with-statement-win-over-comoros/The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:57:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Mohamed Elashi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/morocco-begin-afcon-2025-with-statement-win-over-comoros/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/130-kidnapped-nigerian-students-freed-after-one-month-in-captivity/After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:08:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/130-kidnapped-nigerian-students-freed-after-one-month-in-captivity/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/egypt-coach-backs-salah-ahead-of-afcon-opener-against-zimbabwe/Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan revealed that he was in close contact with Mohamed Salah following his public falling out with Liverpool.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:08:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/22/egypt-coach-backs-salah-ahead-of-afcon-opener-against-zimbabwe/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force/The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integrationSun, 21 Dec 2025 16:23:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/abuja-celebrates-the-sound-of-peace-and-unity-with-reggae/As the rest of the world prepares for the end of the year festive period, Reggae fans and artists gathered in Abuja, Nigeria to celebrate Reggae festival 2025Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:14:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/abuja-celebrates-the-sound-of-peace-and-unity-with-reggae/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/egypts-el-sissi-urges-un-security-council-reforms-for-africas-larger-role/El-Sissi made the plea for a “more pluralistic” world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countriesSun, 21 Dec 2025 14:43:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/egypts-el-sissi-urges-un-security-council-reforms-for-africas-larger-role/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/9-killed-10-wounded-in-south-africa-pub-shooting/Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities saidSun, 21 Dec 2025 12:16:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/9-killed-10-wounded-in-south-africa-pub-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-starts-building-first-expressway-in-push-to-modernize/The project falls under army ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore's Faso Mebo initiative, an ambitious plan to modernize the Sahel countrySun, 21 Dec 2025 10:16:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-starts-building-first-expressway-in-push-to-modernize/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent/After months of anticipation, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicks off today in Morocco. Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:17:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Mohamed Elashi)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/african-soccer-gets-overhaul-with-new-nations-league-as-africa-cup-mov/African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:11:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/african-soccer-gets-overhaul-with-new-nations-league-as-africa-cup-mov/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/psg-president-al-khelaifi-acquitted-again-by-swiss-court/Switzerland’s supreme court upheld the acquittal of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaïfi in the final appeals stage of a case that alleged wrongdoing linked to former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke and the awarding of World Cup television rightsSat, 20 Dec 2025 16:42:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/psg-president-al-khelaifi-acquitted-again-by-swiss-court/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/achraf-hakimi-is-back-for-moroccos-africa-cup-of-nations-campaign/Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team’s opening gameSat, 20 Dec 2025 15:28:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/achraf-hakimi-is-back-for-moroccos-africa-cup-of-nations-campaign/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-jake-paul-in-6th-round-to-win-heavyweight-fight/With the victory, Joshua now can angle to reclaim the heavyweight title he lost against Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua also has talked about a long discussed match with countryman and former champion, Tyson FurySat, 20 Dec 2025 13:40:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-jake-paul-in-6th-round-to-win-heavyweight-fight/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/un-urges-rwanda-to-leave-eastern-congo-extends-peacekeeping-mission-for-a-year/The U.N. Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known as MONUSCO, for a year, as fighting in the region escalated despite a U.S.-mediated peace dealSat, 20 Dec 2025 11:26:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/un-urges-rwanda-to-leave-eastern-congo-extends-peacekeeping-mission-for-a-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/gaza-egypt-russia-urge-strict-implementation-of-ceasefire-deal/Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged the international community to step up pressure to halt what he described as daily ceasefire violationsSat, 20 Dec 2025 10:23:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/gaza-egypt-russia-urge-strict-implementation-of-ceasefire-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/afcon-2025-gabon-lands-in-morocco-without-aubameyang/Coached by Thierry Mouyouma, Gabon will start their tournament against Cameroon on December 24th. Mozambique and defending champions Ivory Coast are also in Group FSat, 20 Dec 2025 09:31:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/afcon-2025-gabon-lands-in-morocco-without-aubameyang/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/rubio-acknowledges-setbacks-in-drc-rwanda-deal-urges-compliance/US secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his country was still focused on making the agreement workSat, 20 Dec 2025 07:53:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/20/rubio-acknowledges-setbacks-in-drc-rwanda-deal-urges-compliance/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/greece-rescues-545-migrants-off-crete-after-distress-call/Greek authorities carried out a major rescue operation early on Friday morning, after a vessel carrying 545 migrants sent out a distress signal off the coast of Gavdos islant, south of Crete.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:42:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/greece-rescues-545-migrants-off-crete-after-distress-call/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/anthony-joshua-and-jake-paul-make-weight-ahead-of-miami-showdown/YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made weight on Thursday for their bout on 19 December. Joshua weighed 243 pounds at their Thursday weigh-in, while Paul was 216.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:16:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/anthony-joshua-and-jake-paul-make-weight-ahead-of-miami-showdown/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/french-farmers-protest-outside-macrons-over-eu-mercosur-deal/The mayor of Le Touquet has publicly voiced support for the farmers, as pressure mounts on the French government to take a tougher stance on the deal.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:42:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/french-farmers-protest-outside-macrons-over-eu-mercosur-deal/