http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:20:07 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/china-warns-against-foreign-interference-in-wake-of-tanzanias-contested-election/Beijing stressed its support for the country's 'national sovereignty' in the wake of the its contested elections.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:20:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/china-warns-against-foreign-interference-in-wake-of-tanzanias-contested-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/south-africas-anc-party-launches-reform-plan-to-win-back-votes-in-local-polls/The announcement of the reform blueprint comes ahead of local government elections due later this year.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:31:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/south-africas-anc-party-launches-reform-plan-to-win-back-votes-in-local-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-coach-rejects-allegations-of-afcon-refs-bias-for-the-host-team/The Atlas Lions beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:04:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-coach-rejects-allegations-of-afcon-refs-bias-for-the-host-team/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/united-nations-says-more-than-50-congolese-refugees-have-died-in-burundi/More than 100,000 people have sought refuge in Burundi since December amid fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:13:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/united-nations-says-more-than-50-congolese-refugees-have-died-in-burundi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/gambian-authorities-intercept-780-migrants-trying-to-reach-europe/The operation came just days after another boat capsized off the Gambian coast killing more than 30 people.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:01:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/gambian-authorities-intercept-780-migrants-trying-to-reach-europe/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/hollywood-film-star-couple-receive-guinean-citizenship-through-dna-testing/Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received their new passports at a ceremony in Conakry on Friday.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:07:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/hollywood-film-star-couple-receive-guinean-citizenship-through-dna-testing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/moroccan-handicraft-week-merges-culture-and-sport-amid-afcon/It includes football-themed works of art while showcasing artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:41:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/moroccan-handicraft-week-merges-culture-and-sport-amid-afcon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis-football-now/Brahim Díaz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on FridaySat, 10 Jan 2026 09:34:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/as-sudan-marks-1000-days-of-conflict-civilians-continue-to-suffer/The United Nations says over 20 million Sudanese require health assistance while 21 million are in desperate need of food.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:45:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/as-sudan-marks-1000-days-of-conflict-civilians-continue-to-suffer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/ukrainians-protest-against-russian-participation-in-navy-drills-in-south-africa/Ukrainian immigrants living in Cape Town urged South Africa to stop military cooperation with Moscow.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:39:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/10/ukrainians-protest-against-russian-participation-in-navy-drills-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/uganda-crowds-voice-support-for-the-opposition-ahead-of-election/Crowds took to the streets of the outskirts of Kampala days ahead of Uganda's presidential election, voicing their support for opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who is challenging the country's longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:50:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/uganda-crowds-voice-support-for-the-opposition-ahead-of-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/syria-defense-ministry-announces-ceasefire-after-days-of-clashes-in-aleppo/Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:06:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/syria-defense-ministry-announces-ceasefire-after-days-of-clashes-in-aleppo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rare-gorilla-twins-born-in-conflict-hit-virunga-national-park-in-dr-congo/The park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's oldest nature reserve.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rare-gorilla-twins-born-in-conflict-hit-virunga-national-park-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/vodun-days-festivities-kick-off-in-benins-ouidah/Vodun is an animist religion rooted in the forces of nature and the connection with ancestorsFri, 09 Jan 2026 16:23:48 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/vodun-days-festivities-kick-off-in-benins-ouidah/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/national-day-of-mourning-for-40-killed-in-crans-montana-fire/Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:05:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/national-day-of-mourning-for-40-killed-in-crans-montana-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/sudans-al-fashir-survivors-recount-torture-at-hands-of-rsf-fighters/Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:47:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/sudans-al-fashir-survivors-recount-torture-at-hands-of-rsf-fighters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/minute-of-silence-in-switzerland-for-victims-of-crans-montana-fire/Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:06:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/minute-of-silence-in-switzerland-for-victims-of-crans-montana-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/trump-threatens-more-us-air-strikes-in-nigeria/During an interview with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump threatened more US air strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed. Abuja denies that Christians in the country face systematic persecution.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:55:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/trump-threatens-more-us-air-strikes-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/senegal-prime-minister-says-country-will-not-seek-debt-restructuring/Ousmane Sonko said his government would not seek a deal to restructure its debt despite facing repayment difficultiesFri, 09 Jan 2026 14:47:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/senegal-prime-minister-says-country-will-not-seek-debt-restructuring/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-government-starts-freeing-political-prisoners/Venezuela's government has started freeing detainees considered by rights groups as political prisoners, in what officials have referred to as a goodwill gesture. US president Donald Trump said the move came at the request of the United States.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:06:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-government-starts-freeing-political-prisoners/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/ahead-of-election-ugandas-security-forces-are-accused-of-using-violence/The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection from the stinging clouds of tear gas that often follow him on the campaign trailFri, 09 Jan 2026 12:01:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/ahead-of-election-ugandas-security-forces-are-accused-of-using-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/alliance-of-sahel-states-condemns-united-states-operation-in-venezuela/It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/alliance-of-sahel-states-condemns-united-states-operation-in-venezuela/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalis-protest-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-vow-national-unity/Somalia’s government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of the country and warns that international recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:05:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalis-protest-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-vow-national-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/russian-airstrike-on-multiple-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-leaves-4-dead-24-injured/Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/russian-airstrike-on-multiple-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-leaves-4-dead-24-injured/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rebel-group-holds-funeral-for-victims-of-drone-strike-in-eastern-dr-congo/Twenty-two people died in the 2 January attack in Masisi which the rebels claim was carried out by the Congolese army.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:02:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/rebel-group-holds-funeral-for-victims-of-drone-strike-in-eastern-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalia-denies-aid-seizure-as-us-suspends-assistance-over-wfp-warehouse-claims/Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:50:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/somalia-denies-aid-seizure-as-us-suspends-assistance-over-wfp-warehouse-claims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/drc-funeral-held-for-victims-of-drone-strike-blamed-on-govt-forces/The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group held Thursday a symbolic burial for 22 civilians killed in a drone strike earlier this month in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of CongoFri, 09 Jan 2026 09:59:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/drc-funeral-held-for-victims-of-drone-strike-blamed-on-govt-forces/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/aleppo-faces-new-displacement-amid-syrian-forces-and-sdf-clashes/Syria sees mass displacement in Aleppo as clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters intensify amid stalled political talks.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:29:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/aleppo-faces-new-displacement-amid-syrian-forces-and-sdf-clashes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/hundreds-protest-in-minneapolis-over-fatal-shooting-by-ice-officer/After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:29:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/hundreds-protest-in-minneapolis-over-fatal-shooting-by-ice-officer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/protests-in-portland-after-federal-agents-shoot-two-during-ice-operation/The shooting comes just a day after an ICE officer killed a driver in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions over President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement in U.S. cities, and sparking renewed protests in Portland, a city long at odds with the administration.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:22:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/protests-in-portland-after-federal-agents-shoot-two-during-ice-operation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/tens-of-thousands-flee-aleppo-as-clashes-intensify-and-evacuation-orders-expand/The fighting comes amid stalled negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, despite a deal signed earlier this year to merge SDF forces into the Syrian army by the end of 2025.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:42:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/09/tens-of-thousands-flee-aleppo-as-clashes-intensify-and-evacuation-orders-expand/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/egypt-and-eu-agree-on-urgent-need-for-second-phase-for-gaza-ceasefire/Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty met with visiting EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, in Cairo on Thursday.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:39:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/egypt-and-eu-agree-on-urgent-need-for-second-phase-for-gaza-ceasefire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/south-africa-protesters-condemn-us-attack-on-venezuela/Demonstrators took to the streets of the South African capital to denounce the US' recent atack on Venezuela, during which ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:10:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/south-africa-protesters-condemn-us-attack-on-venezuela/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-foreign-minister-begins-annual-africa-tour-with-ethiopia-visit/Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged deeper cooperation on issues including trade, infrastructure, energy and transportation.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:02:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-foreign-minister-begins-annual-africa-tour-with-ethiopia-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/benin-elections-parties-end-campaigning-days-ahead-of-vote/Parties competing in Benin's local and parliamentary elections ended their campaigning on Friday, ahead of the vote this weekend. It comes just over a month after the attempted coup that shook Cotonou.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:39:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/benin-elections-parties-end-campaigning-days-ahead-of-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-and-iranian-warships-arrive-in-south-africa-for-brics-naval-exercises/China will lead a joint military drill hosted by South Africa. Russian ships are also expected to join the exercises.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:34:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-and-iranian-warships-arrive-in-south-africa-for-brics-naval-exercises/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/robots-wow-crowds-at-consumer-electronics-show-in-las-vegas/The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:57:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/robots-wow-crowds-at-consumer-electronics-show-in-las-vegas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/nigeria-ex-justice-minister-abubakar-malami-granted-bail-in-money-laundering-case/Malami, who is accused of stealing and laundering public funds worth 8.7 billion naira, was being held in prison since December.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:31:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/nigeria-ex-justice-minister-abubakar-malami-granted-bail-in-money-laundering-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds/Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:20:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalia-us-halts-assistance-to-federal-government/The US has halted all assistance to Somalia's federal government, accusing it of destroying an American-funded warehouse and stealing food aid that was stored there. It comes as the Trump administration has ramped up criticism of Somali refugees in the US.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:18:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalia-us-halts-assistance-to-federal-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/zambia-withdraws-request-for-imf-loan-extension/Zambia has withdrawn its request for a one-year extension of its Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund, the IMF said on Wednesday.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:08:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/zambia-withdraws-request-for-imf-loan-extension/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/senegals-2025-oil-output-exceeds-predictions-to-reach-361-million-barrels/Initial projections for the year stood at 30.53 million barrels.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:30:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/senegals-2025-oil-output-exceeds-predictions-to-reach-361-million-barrels/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/saint-tropez-bids-farewell-to-brigitte-bardot/Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/saint-tropez-bids-farewell-to-brigitte-bardot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-officer-kills-woman-during-immigration-crackdown/In a memorandum signed on Wednesday, the White House said the move aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda. The list includes 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-UN organisations, many of them focused on climate change, global governance, labour issues and development—areas the administration hasThu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-officer-kills-woman-during-immigration-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-66-international-organisations-under-america-first-policy/The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris climate agreement, and UNESCO, while cutting funding to several UN bodies.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:45:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-66-international-organisations-under-america-first-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/global-aircraft-parts-shortage-grounds-african-airlines-business-africa/A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are feeling the strain mostFri, 09 Jan 2026 12:36:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/global-aircraft-parts-shortage-grounds-african-airlines-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/runner-up-in-cars-presidential-election-rejects-provisional-results-alleging-widespread-fr/The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra winner of the December vote.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:07:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/runner-up-in-cars-presidential-election-rejects-provisional-results-alleging-widespread-fr/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/ghanas-ex-finance-minister-ken-ofori-atta-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities/Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:34:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/ghanas-ex-finance-minister-ken-ofori-atta-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalias-national-army-brings-total-war-to-al-shabab-militants/Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militantsThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:29:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalias-national-army-brings-total-war-to-al-shabab-militants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/greenlanders-voice-concern-as-us-renews-push-to-acquire-arctic-island/The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeoverThu, 08 Jan 2026 11:11:42 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/greenlanders-voice-concern-as-us-renews-push-to-acquire-arctic-island/