http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:57:50 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/china-panic-as-70-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-tibet/A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:57:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/china-panic-as-70-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-tibet/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/young-uganda-based-refugees-chase-their-olympic-dream-in-senegal/They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/young-uganda-based-refugees-chase-their-olympic-dream-in-senegal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/un-agencies-appeal-for-help-to-protect-weakest-nations-from-super-el-nino/It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:37:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/un-agencies-appeal-for-help-to-protect-weakest-nations-from-super-el-nino/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/swiss-and-austrian-women-in-libya-after-release-from-niger-kidnap-ordeal/The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:32:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/swiss-and-austrian-women-in-libya-after-release-from-niger-kidnap-ordeal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/egypt-urges-political-solution-to-conflict-between-saudi-arabia-and-houthis/Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:36:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/egypt-urges-political-solution-to-conflict-between-saudi-arabia-and-houthis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/crowds-watch-twice-a-year-sunrise-ceremony-at-abu-simbel-temple/Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:12:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/crowds-watch-twice-a-year-sunrise-ceremony-at-abu-simbel-temple/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/eu-awards-top-rights-prize-to-international-criminal-court/Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:22:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/eu-awards-top-rights-prize-to-international-criminal-court/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/france-artists-and-collectors-gather-at-art-basel-paris-despite-unrest/Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:15:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/france-artists-and-collectors-gather-at-art-basel-paris-despite-unrest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/guineas-ex-constitutional-court-president-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-jail/Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:06:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/guineas-ex-constitutional-court-president-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-jail/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/germany-humanoid-robots-and-ai-supercomputers-take-centre-stage-in-berlin/Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:01:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/germany-humanoid-robots-and-ai-supercomputers-take-centre-stage-in-berlin/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/madagascar-pauses-corruption-cases-relating-to-ex-president-officials/In a statement, Madagascar’s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/madagascar-pauses-corruption-cases-relating-to-ex-president-officials/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/pix-of-the-day-22nd-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the worldThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:02:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/pix-of-the-day-22nd-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/spanish-right-champions-ceuta-migrant-crisis-as-its-key-topic-in-election-campaign/A sense of abandonment in conservative Ceuta following the migrant crisis of July is giving fresh ammunition to right-wing parties ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:42:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/spanish-right-champions-ceuta-migrant-crisis-as-its-key-topic-in-election-campaign/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/uganda-says-august-export-revenue-up-36-per-cent-on-higher-gold-earnings/The finance ministry says it shipped $889 million worth of the precious metal over the month, up 68.9 per cent from last year.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:21:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/uganda-says-august-export-revenue-up-36-per-cent-on-higher-gold-earnings/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/foreign-national-beaten-to-death-by-mob-in-south-africas-durban/A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:02:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/foreign-national-beaten-to-death-by-mob-in-south-africas-durban/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/chad-former-pm-succes-masra-leaves-country-for-medical-treatment/His departure to France for medical treatment comes two months after his release from prison following a presidential pardon.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:43:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/chad-former-pm-succes-masra-leaves-country-for-medical-treatment/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/as-food-assistance-wanes-palestinians-face-the-prospect-of-hunger/Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:54:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/as-food-assistance-wanes-palestinians-face-the-prospect-of-hunger/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/ukraine-at-least-9-people-were-killed-in-russian-attacks-over-the-past-24-hours/At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:11:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/ukraine-at-least-9-people-were-killed-in-russian-attacks-over-the-past-24-hours/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/south-africa-water-crisis-over-500-fall-ill-amid-contamination-fears/Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/south-africa-water-crisis-over-500-fall-ill-amid-contamination-fears/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/australia-bystanders-dive-into-floodwaters-to-save-trapped-driver/Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:29:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/australia-bystanders-dive-into-floodwaters-to-save-trapped-driver/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/second-tanzanian-opposition-figure-faces-death-penalty-after-treason-charges/A senior opposition official in Tanzania is facing the death penalty after being charged with treason. John Pambalu is a member of Chadema national council and a former leader of the party’s youth wing.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:28:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/second-tanzanian-opposition-figure-faces-death-penalty-after-treason-charges/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/nigeria-can-stop-ebola-spread-former-disease-control-chief-says/Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:21:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/nigeria-can-stop-ebola-spread-former-disease-control-chief-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/deplorable-belgium-condemns-ex-drc-leader-kabilas-launch-of-political-military-group/Ten days after former Congolese President Joseph Kabila launched a new political-military movement, Belgium has condemned the decision as “deplorable, incomprehensible and unacceptable.”Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:08:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/deplorable-belgium-condemns-ex-drc-leader-kabilas-launch-of-political-military-group/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/illegal-gold-mining-who-profits-from-africas-gold-smuggling-business-africa/Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africa’s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:30:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Laetitia Lago Dregnounou)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/illegal-gold-mining-who-profits-from-africas-gold-smuggling-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/serbia-student-protesters-flood-belgrade-ahead-of-snap-elections/Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/serbia-student-protesters-flood-belgrade-ahead-of-snap-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/egypt-will-defend-saudi-territory-and-wont-attack-yemen-sisi-says/Egypt’s proposed military support for Saudi Arabia is aimed at defending the Gulf kingdom and will not involve an attack on Yemen, President Sisi said on Wednesday. Sisi has asked parliament to authorize support for Riyadh and its war against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels “if requested.”Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:46:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/egypt-will-defend-saudi-territory-and-wont-attack-yemen-sisi-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/this-war-must-end-un-and-swiss-officials-hold-talks-on-sudan-conflict/On Wednesday the UN special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, and Swiss officials opened a new meeting of regional and global powers to help flesh out a plan toward ending the war in Sudan.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:44:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/22/this-war-must-end-un-and-swiss-officials-hold-talks-on-sudan-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/yemen-tanks-fire-as-fighting-erupts-on-the-outskirts-of-taiz/Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:01:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/yemen-tanks-fire-as-fighting-erupts-on-the-outskirts-of-taiz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/greece-thousands-flood-athens-streets-in-education-protest/Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:02:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/greece-thousands-flood-athens-streets-in-education-protest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/tshuma-court-proceedings-delayed-pending-mental-health-evaluation/A mental health evaluation has delayed two court appearances for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:59:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/tshuma-court-proceedings-delayed-pending-mental-health-evaluation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/tunisia-jails-10-environmental-activists-over-anti-pollution-protests-in-gabes/A Tunisian court has sentenced ten environmental activists over a protest against pollution linked to a major phosphate-processing plant in the southern coastal city of Gabes.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:23:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/tunisia-jails-10-environmental-activists-over-anti-pollution-protests-in-gabes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/burundi-marks-33-years-since-ndadayes-assassination-amid-concerns-over-democracy/Burundi has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the assassination of former President Melchior Ndadaye, with tributes to the slain leader renewing debate over the state of democracy in the country.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:54:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/burundi-marks-33-years-since-ndadayes-assassination-amid-concerns-over-democracy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/art-as-dialogue-kokou-ferdinand-makouvia-at-the-lyon-biennale/The Biennale of Contemporary Art in the French city of Lyon is one of the most important international events for the art scene. Part of this year's edition is "Ontology of projected movement", a singular project by the Togolese artist Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:47:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Cristina Coellen)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/art-as-dialogue-kokou-ferdinand-makouvia-at-the-lyon-biennale/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/south-africa-cuts-fuel-taxes-as-pump-prices-hit-record-highs/South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:41:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/south-africa-cuts-fuel-taxes-as-pump-prices-hit-record-highs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/yemen-75-new-recruits-killed-in-houthi-missile-strike-laid-to-rest/A mass funeral was held Wednesday for 75 new recruits killed earlier this week in a Houthi missile strike in southern Yemen that was the deadliest attack since the resurgence of fighting in the Yemen civil war over the summer.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/yemen-75-new-recruits-killed-in-houthi-missile-strike-laid-to-rest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/french-tourism-sector-concerned-about-impact-as-more-protests-planned/Images of the riots, which began as peaceful student protests before getting out of control, were posted and broadcast around the world.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:10:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/french-tourism-sector-concerned-about-impact-as-more-protests-planned/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/pix-of-the-day-21st-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the worldWed, 21 Oct 2026 14:43:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/pix-of-the-day-21st-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/ivory-coast-12-charged-over-gendarmes-killing-amid-lingering-election-tensions/One year after deadly election-related violence in Ivory Coast, twelve people have been charged and remanded in custody over the killing of a gendarme.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:48:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/ivory-coast-12-charged-over-gendarmes-killing-amid-lingering-election-tensions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/prized-wild-pepper-at-risk-in-madagascars-shrinking-forests/Madagascar's forests are at risk. Since 1990, they've shrunk by more than a quarter. A rare wild pepper is contributing to their decline. Growing on vines that reach into the forest canopy, Voatsiperifery commands up to 200 euros a kilo. Harvesters tear down trees in order to reach it.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:39:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/prized-wild-pepper-at-risk-in-madagascars-shrinking-forests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-dangote-group-buys-stake-in-kenyas-oil-pipeline-network/The announcement by industrialist Aliko Dangote, comes weeks after he laid the foundation stone for an oil refinery in Kenya's Lamu port.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:48:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-dangote-group-buys-stake-in-kenyas-oil-pipeline-network/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/russia-frees-jailed-american-as-putin-meets-us-envoy-for-ukraine-talks/A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:27:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/russia-frees-jailed-american-as-putin-meets-us-envoy-for-ukraine-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/un-warns-against-premature-exit-of-peacekeepers-from-central-african-republic/The Security Council heard that deadly violence continues in the east despite the disarmament of nearly 2,000 fighters. and the gradual completion of the latest electoral cycle.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/un-warns-against-premature-exit-of-peacekeepers-from-central-african-republic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-first-ebola-case-sparks-shock-and-urgent-concern-nationwide/Nigerian authorities are racing to trace contacts after a diplomat was declared the country’s first Ebola case. The patient reportedly arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October third, sparking shock and urgent concern nationwide.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigerias-first-ebola-case-sparks-shock-and-urgent-concern-nationwide/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/is-macky-sall-preparing-for-a-political-comeback-in-senegal/Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he has stepped back from a potential role at the United Nations? The question is stirring debate in Senegal.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:22:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/is-macky-sall-preparing-for-a-political-comeback-in-senegal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/fifa-suspends-egypts-head-coach-over-criticism-of-world-cup-referee/Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan has been handed a three-match suspension by football's governing body FIFA for criticizing a referee during the 2026 World Cup.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:02:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/fifa-suspends-egypts-head-coach-over-criticism-of-world-cup-referee/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/gambia-to-compensate-jammeh-victims-with-25m-from-mansion-sale/Yahya Jammeh is accused of presiding over the murder of political opponents, disappearances, rape, and torture during his 22-year rule.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/gambia-to-compensate-jammeh-victims-with-25m-from-mansion-sale/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/united-nations-condemns-drone-strikes-on-civilians-and-infrastructure-in-sudan/The comments come as South Sudan says more than 150 people were killed in a strike in the disputed Abyei border region.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:11:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/united-nations-condemns-drone-strikes-on-civilians-and-infrastructure-in-sudan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigeria-confirms-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads-across-africa/Nigeria's latest case marks the country's first recorded Ebola infection since 2014, raising concerns about further transmission as public health teams work to identify and monitor potential contactsWed, 21 Oct 2026 09:53:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/nigeria-confirms-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads-across-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/senegalese-workers-protest-rising-living-costs-ahead-of-three-day-general-strike/The mobilisation comes as Senegal prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games, adding pressure on authorities to address the unions’ demands as workers threaten further disruption.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:05:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/senegalese-workers-protest-rising-living-costs-ahead-of-three-day-general-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/burkina-faso-reinstates-death-penalty-justice-ministry/The last recorded execution in Burkina Faso took place in 1988. The decision marks a significant shift in the country’s criminal justice system and raises renewed questions about human rights and the use of capital punishment.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:49:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/21/burkina-faso-reinstates-death-penalty-justice-ministry/