Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:04 +0000French judo star Teddy Rinner announces run for presidencyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-star-teddy-rinner-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.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-star-teddy-rinner-announces-run-for-presidency/South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]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/Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruationhttp://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/Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypolehttp://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/Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalemhttp://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/Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 millionhttp://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/Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope 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/Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway networkhttp://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/At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegalhttp://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/Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losseshttp://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/ Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the worldhttp://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/Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Adenhttp://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/Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash paymentshttp://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/Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trainshttp://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/Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raidhttp://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/Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summithttp://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/Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICChttp://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/Kenyan women turn discarded synthetic hair into handmade productshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenyan-women-turn-discarded-synthetic-hair-into-handmade-products/The synthetic strands allow hairdressers to create braids, plaits and other styles not possible with their client's natural hair. But once the hairstyle is done with, they can be a problemMon, 09 Nov 2026 10:22:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/kenyan-women-turn-discarded-synthetic-hair-into-handmade-products/‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threathttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/we-are-left-with-silence-egypts-press-freedom-under-threat/Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:52:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/we-are-left-with-silence-egypts-press-freedom-under-threat/Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/iranian-citizens-expect-israels-iran-policy-to-remain-unchanged/Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:58:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/iranian-citizens-expect-israels-iran-policy-to-remain-unchanged/Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waveshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/senegal-dakar-surf-school-helps-young-africans-reclaim-the-waves/On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:34:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/senegal-dakar-surf-school-helps-young-africans-reclaim-the-waves/'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt pollshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/people-have-spoken-ramaphosa-reacts-to-outcome-of-local-govt-polls/The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said SundayMon, 09 Nov 2026 08:04:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/people-have-spoken-ramaphosa-reacts-to-outcome-of-local-govt-polls/Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-welcomed-by-javier-milei-for-historic-visit/Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:53:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/argentina-pope-leo-xiv-welcomed-by-javier-milei-for-historic-visit/ Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills sevenhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/egypt-train-crash-survivors-describe-horror-after-collision-kills-seven/Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statementMon, 09 Nov 2026 08:50:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/09/egypt-train-crash-survivors-describe-horror-after-collision-kills-seven/Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protesthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/netherlands-sea-of-red-fills-amsterdam-streets-in-gaza-protest/Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:19:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/netherlands-sea-of-red-fills-amsterdam-streets-in-gaza-protest/Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopenshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/poland-krakow-mourns-six-victims-as-shooting-site-reopens/Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:06:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/poland-krakow-mourns-six-victims-as-shooting-site-reopens/South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after local election losseshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/south-africas-anc-faces-coalition-talks-after-local-election-losses/The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:57:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/south-africas-anc-faces-coalition-talks-after-local-election-losses/Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/egypt-4-dead-and-dozens-injured-after-two-trains-collide-south-of-cairo/Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:07:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/egypt-4-dead-and-dozens-injured-after-two-trains-collide-south-of-cairo/Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary campshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/spanish-police-launch-new-id-procedure-for-migrants-at-temporary-camps/Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:27:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/spanish-police-launch-new-id-procedure-for-migrants-at-temporary-camps/ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final resultshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/anc-leads-south-africas-local-polls-but-records-all-time-election-low-final-results/The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:07:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/anc-leads-south-africas-local-polls-but-records-all-time-election-low-final-results/Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider publichttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/lagos-street-art-festival-brings-art-out-of-the-gallery-to-engage-with-wider-public/Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:28:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/lagos-street-art-festival-brings-art-out-of-the-gallery-to-engage-with-wider-public/Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/divided-israelis-agree-forming-next-government-wont-be-easy/Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:28:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/divided-israelis-agree-forming-next-government-wont-be-easy/Ancient meets modern as art exhibition opens at Egypt's pyramidshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/ancient-meets-modern-as-art-exhibition-opens-at-egypts-pyramids/The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:22:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/ancient-meets-modern-as-art-exhibition-opens-at-egypts-pyramids/Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/egypt-reopens-embassy-in-libya-as-it-seeks-to-rebuild-energy-ties-with-tripoli/Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:52:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/egypt-reopens-embassy-in-libya-as-it-seeks-to-rebuild-energy-ties-with-tripoli/Gambia opposition leader Bensouda seeks presidency amid abuse allegationshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/gambia-opposition-leader-bensouda-seeks-presidency-amid-abuse-allegations/Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:49:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/08/gambia-opposition-leader-bensouda-seeks-presidency-amid-abuse-allegations/Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakowhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/poland-footage-shows-people-taking-cover-as-a-gunman-opens-fire-in-krakow/Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:10:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/poland-footage-shows-people-taking-cover-as-a-gunman-opens-fire-in-krakow/Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructurehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/ukraine-russian-strikes-hit-kyiv-region-damaging-infrastructure/Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:45:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/ukraine-russian-strikes-hit-kyiv-region-damaging-infrastructure/Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gazahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/heavy-rains-leave-tens-of-thousands-without-shelter-in-gaza/Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:53:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/heavy-rains-leave-tens-of-thousands-without-shelter-in-gaza/Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatmenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/pope-leo-begins-south-america-tour-in-fairly-good-shape-after-cancer-treatment/Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:43:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/pope-leo-begins-south-america-tour-in-fairly-good-shape-after-cancer-treatment/Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps uphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/coalition-battles-ahead-in-key-south-african-cities-as-vote-counting-wraps-up/Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:45:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/coalition-battles-ahead-in-key-south-african-cities-as-vote-counting-wraps-up/Paraguay's Pedro Alliana sworn in as president after predecessor impeachedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/paraguay-vp-alliana-sworn-is-as-president-after-predecessor-impeached/Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:35:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/paraguay-vp-alliana-sworn-is-as-president-after-predecessor-impeached/Tanzania opposition hails Tundu Lissu's acquittal on treason chargehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/tanzania-opposition-hails-tundu-lissus-acquittal-on-treason-charge/Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:45:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/tanzania-opposition-hails-tundu-lissus-acquittal-on-treason-charge/Somalia faces political turmoil after court rejects president's term extensionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/somalia-faces-political-turmoil-after-court-rejects-presidents-term-extension/Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:47:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/07/somalia-faces-political-turmoil-after-court-rejects-presidents-term-extension/Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission endshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/morocco-marks-anniversary-of-western-sahara-occupation-as-un-mission-ends/The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflictFri, 06 Nov 2026 21:45:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/morocco-marks-anniversary-of-western-sahara-occupation-as-un-mission-ends/Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenya-sentencing-of-cult-leader-mackenzie-draws-mixed-reactions/Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enoughFri, 06 Nov 2026 20:14:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/kenya-sentencing-of-cult-leader-mackenzie-draws-mixed-reactions/Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre sitehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/switzerland-giant-banner-targets-big-tech-outside-data-centre-site/Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:25:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/switzerland-giant-banner-targets-big-tech-outside-data-centre-site/UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelterhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/un-says-struggling-to-help-millions-fleeing-sudan-war-find-shelter/The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/un-says-struggling-to-help-millions-fleeing-sudan-war-find-shelter/Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win goldhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/dakar-2026-china-tops-medal-count-as-south-africa-egypt-win-gold/Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronzeFri, 06 Nov 2026 17:04:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/dakar-2026-china-tops-medal-count-as-south-africa-egypt-win-gold/Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rallyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/spain-vintage-cars-hit-the-streets-of-almeria-for-annual-rally/Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/spain-vintage-cars-hit-the-streets-of-almeria-for-annual-rally/China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/china-and-gabon-boost-ties-during-oligui-nguemas-state-visit-to-beijing/A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/06/china-and-gabon-boost-ties-during-oligui-nguemas-state-visit-to-beijing/