http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:13 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/israel-strikes-syrian-airbase-drawing-us-and-turkish-condemnation/Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an “unnecessary escalation.”Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/israel-strikes-syrian-airbase-drawing-us-and-turkish-condemnation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-elite-girls-school-empowers-students-to-imagine-a-new-future/At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nationTue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-elite-girls-school-empowers-students-to-imagine-a-new-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/patrick-vieira-takes-charge-of-senegal-after-world-cup-disappointment/Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:11:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/patrick-vieira-takes-charge-of-senegal-after-world-cup-disappointment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ramaphosa-urges-regional-countries-to-tackle-irregular-migration/President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to fleeTue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ramaphosa-urges-regional-countries-to-tackle-irregular-migration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ethiopia-authorities-in-tigray-accuse-addis-ababa-of-drone-strike-near-mekelle/Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/ethiopia-authorities-in-tigray-accuse-addis-ababa-of-drone-strike-near-mekelle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/gazans-turn-to-gold-as-hedge-against-financial-uncertainty/Palestinians buy gold at jewellery shops in downtown Gaza City, as the precious metal commodity in the war-torn territory is increasingly becoming their hedge against financial uncertaintyTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:13:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/gazans-turn-to-gold-as-hedge-against-financial-uncertainty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-tightens-asset-disclosure-rules-amid-faye-sonko-rift/Senegal’s parliament has approved a law requiring the president, prime minister and speaker of parliament to declare and publish their assets both when taking office and when leaving, amid a growing political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:58:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/senegal-tightens-asset-disclosure-rules-amid-faye-sonko-rift/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/strait-of-hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-irans-demands-top-negotiator-says/More than five months into the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's parliament speaker says the waterway will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands. The announcement comes as a ship transiting the Strait was hit and damaged by an "unknown projectile," resulting in a crew casualty.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:28:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/strait-of-hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-irans-demands-top-negotiator-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/oas-caricom-back-haiti-security-and-election-efforts/A high-level OAS and CARICOM delegation has arrived in Haiti to support efforts to restore security, strengthen state institutions and prepare for elections, as authorities seek to counter gang violence and create conditions for a December presidential and legislative vote.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:21:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/oas-caricom-back-haiti-security-and-election-efforts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/south-sudan-steps-up-ebola-preparedness-along-porous-drc-border/South Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:18:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/south-sudan-steps-up-ebola-preparedness-along-porous-drc-border/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/thousands-pay-tribute-to-former-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-at-london-vigil/Thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Arday was found dead last week days after resigning from his position following accusations of plagiarism.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:34:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/thousands-pay-tribute-to-former-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-at-london-vigil/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/russia-ghana-discuss-trade-and-recruitment-of-citizens-for-ukraine-war/Russia hosts Ghana’s foreign minister in Moscow as Sergey Lavrov meets Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The talks focused on trade, Africa’s security and ongoing crises across the continent.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:17:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/russia-ghana-discuss-trade-and-recruitment-of-citizens-for-ukraine-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/kenya-opposition-draws-large-crowds-despite-efforts-to-disrupt-rally/Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:35:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/kenya-opposition-draws-large-crowds-despite-efforts-to-disrupt-rally/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zambias-hichilema-wins-re-election-with-60-of-vote/Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:42:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/zambias-hichilema-wins-re-election-with-60-of-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/msf-calls-for-a-massive-scale-up-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-in-drc/The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:16:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/msf-calls-for-a-massive-scale-up-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-in-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/cameroon-women-celebrate-wafcon-title-during-victory-parade/The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:21:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/cameroon-women-celebrate-wafcon-title-during-victory-parade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sape-a-cultural-movement-showcased-at-the-6th-edition-of-dr-congo-fashion-week/The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of CongoMon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sape-a-cultural-movement-showcased-at-the-6th-edition-of-dr-congo-fashion-week/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/somalia-clashes-with-regional-forces-over-control-of-key-city/Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgentsMon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/somalia-clashes-with-regional-forces-over-control-of-key-city/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-drc-the-deadliest-outbreak-in-the-countrys-history-africanews-today/The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:22:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-drc-the-deadliest-outbreak-in-the-countrys-history-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jailMon, 17 Aug 2026 16:39:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic/The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months priorMon, 17 Aug 2026 15:33:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/pilgrims-in-lourdes-remember-french-monks-murdered-during-algerian-civil-war/Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:05:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/pilgrims-in-lourdes-remember-french-monks-murdered-during-algerian-civil-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/kushner-seeks-to-revive-gaza-peace-as-netanyahu-resists-hamas-disarmament/US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/kushner-seeks-to-revive-gaza-peace-as-netanyahu-resists-hamas-disarmament/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-water-scarcity-hampers-control-efforts-in-epicentre/A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virusMon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-water-scarcity-hampers-control-efforts-in-epicentre/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/hichilema-takes-early-lead-as-zambia-election-count-passes-halfway/President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:06:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/hichilema-takes-early-lead-as-zambia-election-count-passes-halfway/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/senegals-historic-pirogue-regatta-brings-saint-louis-to-life/Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:27:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/senegals-historic-pirogue-regatta-brings-saint-louis-to-life/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/cholera-outbreak-spreads-in-cameroon-as-cases-top-1000/A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:58:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/cholera-outbreak-spreads-in-cameroon-as-cases-top-1000/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/south-africas-unique-succulents-under-threat-from-poachers/South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:41:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/south-africas-unique-succulents-under-threat-from-poachers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/displaced-palestinians-in-gaza-struggle-with-lack-of-basic-supplies/In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:44:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/displaced-palestinians-in-gaza-struggle-with-lack-of-basic-supplies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/drc-ebola-outbreak-deadliest-ever-with-one-death-every-30-minutes/The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:16:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/drc-ebola-outbreak-deadliest-ever-with-one-death-every-30-minutes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sadc-leaders-pay-tribute-to-anti-apartheid-activist-ahead-of-durban-summit/Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:26:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/sadc-leaders-pay-tribute-to-anti-apartheid-activist-ahead-of-durban-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/protests-erupt-in-ceuta-over-border-security-and-migration-fears/Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:02:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/protests-erupt-in-ceuta-over-border-security-and-migration-fears/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/cameroon-finally-wins-its-first-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-title/The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:51:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/cameroon-finally-wins-its-first-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-title/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/unpaid-health-workers-strike-as-congos-ebola-contact-tracing-falls-behind/Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:50:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/unpaid-health-workers-strike-as-congos-ebola-contact-tracing-falls-behind/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/observers-say-zambias-vote-marred-by-intimidation-counting-pause/International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:19:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/observers-say-zambias-vote-marred-by-intimidation-counting-pause/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/hundreds-of-migrants-intercepted-near-moroccos-border-with-ceuta/Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:18:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/hundreds-of-migrants-intercepted-near-moroccos-border-with-ceuta/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/chad-opposition-figure-succes-masra-calls-for-reconciliation-after-his-release/Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:01:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/chad-opposition-figure-succes-masra-calls-for-reconciliation-after-his-release/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/argentinas-big-cats-begin-relocation-to-sanctuaries-abroad/A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:23:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/argentinas-big-cats-begin-relocation-to-sanctuaries-abroad/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/un-warns-south-sudan-refugees-at-risk-as-aid-funding-runs-short/Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:26:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/un-warns-south-sudan-refugees-at-risk-as-aid-funding-runs-short/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/zimbabwe-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-68-after-lake-kariba-capsizing/The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:22:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/zimbabwe-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-68-after-lake-kariba-capsizing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/senegal-hikes-fuel-prices-amid-surge-in-global-oil-markets/Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:41:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/senegal-hikes-fuel-prices-amid-surge-in-global-oil-markets/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/tributes-pour-in-for-jason-arday-after-his-sudden-death/Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:12:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/tributes-pour-in-for-jason-arday-after-his-sudden-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/taliban-authorities-mark-five-years-ruling-afghanistan/Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:50:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/taliban-authorities-mark-five-years-ruling-afghanistan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/burkina-faso-imposes-military-training-on-journalists/More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:15:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/burkina-faso-imposes-military-training-on-journalists/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-says-50-million-ransom-fueled-al-qaeda-offensive-in-mali/According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-says-50-million-ransom-fueled-al-qaeda-offensive-in-mali/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/morocco-and-spain-boost-security-in-ceuta-as-another-call-for-border-rush-seen-online/Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:16:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/morocco-and-spain-boost-security-in-ceuta-as-another-call-for-border-rush-seen-online/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-calls-for-negotiations-to-end-the-conflict-in-mozambique/A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:21:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-calls-for-negotiations-to-end-the-conflict-in-mozambique/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/central-african-republic-muslims-return-as-sibut-rebuilds/Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:23:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/central-african-republic-muslims-return-as-sibut-rebuilds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/zambia-resumes-counting-after-violence-disrupts-election-process/Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:07:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/zambia-resumes-counting-after-violence-disrupts-election-process/http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/south-african-lawmakers-question-effectiveness-of-army-deployment-against-gang-violence/Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:13:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/south-african-lawmakers-question-effectiveness-of-army-deployment-against-gang-violence/