http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:20:49 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/salvadoran-troops-target-headquarters-of-powerful-gang-in-haiti/El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:20:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/salvadoran-troops-target-headquarters-of-powerful-gang-in-haiti/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/ethiopias-coffee-exports-fetch-more-than-870-million/Ethiopia's total coffee export earnings surged 15 percent year-on-year to over $870 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal yearWed, 11 Nov 2026 11:48:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/ethiopias-coffee-exports-fetch-more-than-870-million/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/ghanas-waste-crisis-cleanup-targets-toxic-waste-and-20000-jobs/At Agbogbloshie, a district on the Korle Lagoon delta, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming the fragile wetlands overlooking a slum of around 80,000 residents, many of them migrants and traders.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:22:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/ghanas-waste-crisis-cleanup-targets-toxic-waste-and-20000-jobs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/south-african-olympic-swimmer-switches-allegiance-to-the-netherlands/Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:58:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/south-african-olympic-swimmer-switches-allegiance-to-the-netherlands/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/israel-swears-in-new-parliament-as-netanyahu-remains-caretaker-pm/Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn inWed, 11 Nov 2026 10:04:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/israel-swears-in-new-parliament-as-netanyahu-remains-caretaker-pm/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/south-sudan-vote-un-warns-political-transition-must-hold-beyond-polling-day/South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:55:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/south-sudan-vote-un-warns-political-transition-must-hold-beyond-polling-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/cop31-activists-demand-better-climate-finance-for-africa/At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:58:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/cop31-activists-demand-better-climate-finance-for-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/gold-miners-expelled-by-guinea-start-leaving-assembly-site-in-mali/On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal miningWed, 11 Nov 2026 07:57:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/gold-miners-expelled-by-guinea-start-leaving-assembly-site-in-mali/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/un-seeks-2-million-for-nigerians-fleeing-insecurity/The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that more than 66,000 had fled across the borders by mid-October, three times the number in the same period last yearWed, 11 Nov 2026 06:21:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/11/un-seeks-2-million-for-nigerians-fleeing-insecurity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/spain-69-candles-lit-at-toledo-cathedral-for-train-crash-victims/Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:53:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/spain-69-candles-lit-at-toledo-cathedral-for-train-crash-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-before-650000-in-cordoba/Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:19:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-before-650000-in-cordoba/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lewis-hamilton-visits-egypts-rafah-border-to-highlight-humanitarian-efforts-for-war-torn-g/Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:55:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lewis-hamilton-visits-egypts-rafah-border-to-highlight-humanitarian-efforts-for-war-torn-g/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/cameroonians-call-for-political-renewal-and-change-ahead-of-february-2027-elections/Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:45:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/cameroonians-call-for-political-renewal-and-change-ahead-of-february-2027-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/gambia-opposition-leader-ousainou-darboe-enters-presidential-race/The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:25:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/gambia-opposition-leader-ousainou-darboe-enters-presidential-race/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/belgium-prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-eu-parliament-for-child-safety-event/Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:37:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/belgium-prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-eu-parliament-for-child-safety-event/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/drc-frn-intensifies-offensive-putting-fardc-under-pressure-on-multiple-fronts/Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:42:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/drc-frn-intensifies-offensive-putting-fardc-under-pressure-on-multiple-fronts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lyon-exhibition-celebrates-malis-sogo-bo-heritage/In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:55:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ruth LAGO)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lyon-exhibition-celebrates-malis-sogo-bo-heritage/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/inside-the-japanese-programme-using-school-committees-and-remedial-classes-to-improve-lea/A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Bryan Carter)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/inside-the-japanese-programme-using-school-committees-and-remedial-classes-to-improve-lea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/rwandan-genocide-suspect-deported-from-the-united-states/A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:28:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/rwandan-genocide-suspect-deported-from-the-united-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/mauritanian-anti-slavery-activist-biram-dah-abeid-resigns-from-parliament/Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:14:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/mauritanian-anti-slavery-activist-biram-dah-abeid-resigns-from-parliament/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lagos-lekki-conservation-centre-under-threat-from-urban-expansion/Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:14:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/lagos-lekki-conservation-centre-under-threat-from-urban-expansion/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/talks-on-ending-russia-ukraine-war-begin-in-abu-dhabi/Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years agoTue, 10 Nov 2026 13:18:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/talks-on-ending-russia-ukraine-war-begin-in-abu-dhabi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegalese-families-mourn-sons-lost-in-deadly-migrant-boat-disaster/Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:58:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegalese-families-mourn-sons-lost-in-deadly-migrant-boat-disaster/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/bodies-recovered-from-migrant-boat-sailing-near-greece/Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early MondayTue, 10 Nov 2026 09:43:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/bodies-recovered-from-migrant-boat-sailing-near-greece/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/dr-congo-sentences-66-soldiers-to-death-for-fleeing-rebel-fighting/A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:23:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/dr-congo-sentences-66-soldiers-to-death-for-fleeing-rebel-fighting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/up-to-50000-ethiopians-flee-to-kenya-as-clashes-escalate/Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:07:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/up-to-50000-ethiopians-flee-to-kenya-as-clashes-escalate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegal-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-migrant-boat-in-which-39-people-died/At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:26:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegal-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-migrant-boat-in-which-39-people-died/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/cameroon-president-sets-date-for-twice-delayed-elections/Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last yearTue, 10 Nov 2026 07:50:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/cameroon-president-sets-date-for-twice-delayed-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/peru-giant-statue-of-pope-leo-xiv-unveiled-ahead-of-papal-visit/A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:45:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/peru-giant-statue-of-pope-leo-xiv-unveiled-ahead-of-papal-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegal-vows-action-on-smugglers-after-latest-migrant-boat-tragedy/The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent yearsTue, 10 Nov 2026 08:41:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/10/senegal-vows-action-on-smugglers-after-latest-migrant-boat-tragedy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/turkey-steel-plant-explosion-kills-17-in-izmir-province/A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:02:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/turkey-steel-plant-explosion-kills-17-in-izmir-province/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/poland-tusk-and-nawrocki-honour-six-victims-of-krakow-shooting/Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:34:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/poland-tusk-and-nawrocki-honour-six-victims-of-krakow-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/turkey-delegates-arrive-in-antalya-as-cop31-climate-talks-begin/The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:23:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/turkey-delegates-arrive-in-antalya-as-cop31-climate-talks-begin/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-run-for-presidency/Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:49:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-run-for-presidency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/south-africa-anc-loses-ground-coalition-talks-take-centre-stage-africanews-today/Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:07:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Laetitia Lago Dregnounou)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/south-africa-anc-loses-ground-coalition-talks-take-centre-stage-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/ethiopia-reusable-sanitary-pads-help-girls-break-the-silence-around-menstruation/In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:42:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/ethiopia-reusable-sanitary-pads-help-girls-break-the-silence-around-menstruation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-receives-warm-welcome-in-claypole/Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:03:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-receives-warm-welcome-in-claypole/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/thousands-of-ethiopian-jews-mark-holy-day-of-sigd-in-jerusalem/Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:05:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/thousands-of-ethiopian-jews-mark-holy-day-of-sigd-in-jerusalem/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenyan-authorities-seize-454kg-of-crystal-meth-worth-27-million/Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:43:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenyan-authorities-seize-454kg-of-crystal-meth-worth-27-million/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/senegalese-surfer-uses-the-waves-to-give-children-hope/The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:29:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/senegalese-surfer-uses-the-waves-to-give-children-hope/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/deadly-train-crash-reignites-calls-for-overhaul-of-egypts-railway-network/Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:53:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/deadly-train-crash-reignites-calls-for-overhaul-of-egypts-railway-network/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/at-least-39-killed-in-migrant-boat-sinking-off-senegal/Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:20:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/at-least-39-killed-in-migrant-boat-sinking-off-senegal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/trump-says-tough-us-deportation-policy-may-explain-midterm-losses/President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:50:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/trump-says-tough-us-deportation-policy-may-explain-midterm-losses/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/pix-of-the-day-9th-november-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the worldMon, 09 Nov 2026 13:25:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/pix-of-the-day-9th-november-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/regional-conflicts-raise-fears-of-renewed-piracy-in-the-gulf-of-aden/More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy missionMon, 09 Nov 2026 12:04:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/regional-conflicts-raise-fears-of-renewed-piracy-in-the-gulf-of-aden/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/slave-trade-ghanas-president-says-reparations-not-limited-to-cash-payments/John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongsMon, 09 Nov 2026 13:38:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/slave-trade-ghanas-president-says-reparations-not-limited-to-cash-payments/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/egypt-seven-dead-125-injured-in-collision-between-two-trains/Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:33:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/egypt-seven-dead-125-injured-in-collision-between-two-trains/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenya-seizes-27m-worth-of-methamphetamine-in-coastal-drug-raid/Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:29:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenya-seizes-27m-worth-of-methamphetamine-in-coastal-drug-raid/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/philippines-trump-out-women-rally-ahead-of-asean-summit/Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:11:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/philippines-trump-out-women-rally-ahead-of-asean-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/sudan-re-arrests-former-bashir-official-wanted-by-icc/Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official during the rule of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir, and later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party, was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum, according to two lawyers on his defense team. The lawyers had said earlieMon, 09 Nov 2026 10:58:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/sudan-re-arrests-former-bashir-official-wanted-by-icc/