http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:14:17 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-tehran-blocks-tankers-from-strait-of-hormuz/The US has been striking Iran for 12 consecutive nights, hitting targets across the nation. Tehran has warned of a powerful retaliation in the event of attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran also announced that it stopped three oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:56:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-tehran-blocks-tankers-from-strait-of-hormuz/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/ghanaians-ask-icc-to-probe-south-africas-anti-migrant-violence/The two nationals want the court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreigners which they said could constitute crimes against humanity.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:54:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/ghanaians-ask-icc-to-probe-south-africas-anti-migrant-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/his-time-is-up-la-liga-head-javier-tebas-calls-on-fifas-infantino-to-step-down/FIFA head Gianni Infantino is under fire over his handling of the 2026 World Cup and his plans to expand the tournament even further.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:32:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/his-time-is-up-la-liga-head-javier-tebas-calls-on-fifas-infantino-to-step-down/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/burkina-faso-mali-niger-submit-joint-bid-for-2032-afcon/Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have put in a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. All three countries are currently run by military governments.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:14:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/burkina-faso-mali-niger-submit-joint-bid-for-2032-afcon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/funding-cuts-threaten-africas-progress-in-fight-against-disease/A growing funding crisis dominated discussions at the African Union's Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra on Wednesday. Leaders warned that cuts in international aid and limited domestic investment are threatening decades of progress against diseases including HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:15:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/funding-cuts-threaten-africas-progress-in-fight-against-disease/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/us-and-saudi-arabia-sign-new-nuclear-agreement-paving-way-for-kingdom-to-enrich-uranium/The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:41:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/us-and-saudi-arabia-sign-new-nuclear-agreement-paving-way-for-kingdom-to-enrich-uranium/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/moroccans-rally-outside-casablanca-court-for-release-of-rapper/Supporters of Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, known by his stage name "Mehdi Black Wind", gathered outside the Ain Sebaa court in Casablanca on Wednesday to demand his release.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:05:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/moroccans-rally-outside-casablanca-court-for-release-of-rapper/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/world-cup-halftime-performers-see-jump-in-song-streams/It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:28:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/world-cup-halftime-performers-see-jump-in-song-streams/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/extreme-heatwave-grips-tunisia-as-wide-power-cuts-fuel-frustration/In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:41:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/extreme-heatwave-grips-tunisia-as-wide-power-cuts-fuel-frustration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/afcon-to-expand-to-28-teams-as-caf-unveils-new-2027-format/CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:09:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/afcon-to-expand-to-28-teams-as-caf-unveils-new-2027-format/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/man-sought-in-killings-of-family-in-uk-remains-in-custody-in-south-africa/Ndodana Tshuma, who is in custody on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters, did not apply for bail when he appeared at a Johannesburg court on WednesdayWed, 22 Jul 2026 20:03:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/man-sought-in-killings-of-family-in-uk-remains-in-custody-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/nigeria-germany-agree-to-deepen-business-trade-ties/Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and ChinaWed, 22 Jul 2026 19:06:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/nigeria-germany-agree-to-deepen-business-trade-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/new-york-mayor-says-city-cant-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant/New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to step inWed, 22 Jul 2026 16:27:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/new-york-mayor-says-city-cant-arrest-netanyahu-on-icc-warrant/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/who-says-ebola-death-toll-in-drc-and-uganda-has-surpassed-1000/All but two of the deaths took place in the Congo, which as of Monday had recorded 2,473 cases in the latest outbreak of the haemorrhagic virus.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:02:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/who-says-ebola-death-toll-in-drc-and-uganda-has-surpassed-1000/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/morocco-defender-issa-diop-signs-4-year-contract-with-ipswich/Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining Ipswich from Fulham.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:39:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/morocco-defender-issa-diop-signs-4-year-contract-with-ipswich/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/egypts-intense-heatwave-strains-workers-and-disrupts-economy/With the intense heat expected to continue over the next few days, officials are urging citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours and to stay well-hydrated.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:39:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/egypts-intense-heatwave-strains-workers-and-disrupts-economy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/threading-a-future-the-woman-weaving-a-new-art-form-in-burkina-faso/In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece at a timeWed, 22 Jul 2026 14:38:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/threading-a-future-the-woman-weaving-a-new-art-form-in-burkina-faso/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/kenyan-lawyers-launch-nationwide-strike-over-judicial-corruption-and-delays/Kenyan lawyers staged a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday to protest judicial corruption and chronic delays.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/kenyan-lawyers-launch-nationwide-strike-over-judicial-corruption-and-delays/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/burkina-fasos-military-leader-warns-challengers-amid-rumours-of-a-power-struggle/Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:29:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/burkina-fasos-military-leader-warns-challengers-amid-rumours-of-a-power-struggle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/liberia-seizes-record-cocaine-haul-near-monrovia-officials-say/Liberian police say they have made the country's biggest drug bust ever, after raiding a suspected storage site near the capital and finding what officials believe is a huge quantity of cocaine.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:11:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/liberia-seizes-record-cocaine-haul-near-monrovia-officials-say/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/ecowas-reaffirms-plans-to-launch-single-currency-in-2027/The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has reaffirmed plans to launch a single currency next year. But the bloc says it’s leaning towards a phased rollout.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:05:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/ecowas-reaffirms-plans-to-launch-single-currency-in-2027/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/morocco-urges-italy-to-explain-death-of-national-during-arrest-in-bologna/Morocco has demanded that Italian authorities explain the death of one the kingdom's nationals during his arrest in Bologna, an event that sparked major protests in the Italian cityWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/morocco-urges-italy-to-explain-death-of-national-during-arrest-in-bologna/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/ethiopia-opposition-accuses-government-of-pushing-tigray-towards-new-war/Ethiopia's opposition People's Revolutionary Party has accused the federal government of pushing the northern Tigray region towards a new war. The EPRP says Addis Ababa is waging a propaganda campaign to psychologically prepare public opinion for conflict.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:24:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/ethiopia-opposition-accuses-government-of-pushing-tigray-towards-new-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/drcs-opposition-cancel-protest-after-president-announces-national-dialogue/Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are postponing a protest after President Felix Tshisekedi announced the launch of a national dialogue.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:47:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/drcs-opposition-cancel-protest-after-president-announces-national-dialogue/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/six-killed-in-algeria-forest-fires-interior-ministry/Wildfires in Algeria have killed six people, the interior ministry announced, with several fires still raging across the North African country gripped by a heatwave.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:02:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/six-killed-in-algeria-forest-fires-interior-ministry/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/judge-hearing-evidence-against-singer-d4vd-in-killing-dismemberment-of-teen/Prosecutors on Tuesday showed a body camera video with singer D4vd telling sheriff's deputies who were investigating a missing person's report that he had only met then-13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez once in person, and he did not know she was a minor.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:27:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/judge-hearing-evidence-against-singer-d4vd-in-killing-dismemberment-of-teen/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/us-military-continues-strikes-on-iran-as-attacks-overshadow-diplomacy/The U.S. military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:19:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/us-military-continues-strikes-on-iran-as-attacks-overshadow-diplomacy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/at-least-144-migrants-reported-dead-or-missing-off-mauritania/The United Nations said Tuesday that 144 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:07:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/at-least-144-migrants-reported-dead-or-missing-off-mauritania/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/africa-cdc-urges-us-to-lift-uganda-ebola-travel-restrictions/Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:12:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/africa-cdc-urges-us-to-lift-uganda-ebola-travel-restrictions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/uganda-launches-emergency-food-aid-for-drought-hit-karamoja/Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:58:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/uganda-launches-emergency-food-aid-for-drought-hit-karamoja/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/unaids-chief-urges-africa-to-rethink-health-funding-after-global-aid-cuts/The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a "radical change" in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:05:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/unaids-chief-urges-africa-to-rethink-health-funding-after-global-aid-cuts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/ecowas-urges-guinea-bissaus-military-leaders-to-release-jailed-opposition-figures/The West African bloc said this would “bolster the credibility” of the country’s year-long transition process.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/ecowas-urges-guinea-bissaus-military-leaders-to-release-jailed-opposition-figures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/cairos-historic-sultan-qaytbay-mosque-mausoleum-reopens/The mosque-mausoleum of the ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate has reopened after years of restoration in Cairo.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:38:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/cairos-historic-sultan-qaytbay-mosque-mausoleum-reopens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/us-funding-cuts-have-gutted-global-aids-program-report-finds/Clinics closed, staff laid off as PEPFAR disruptions hit dozens of countriesTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:46:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/us-funding-cuts-have-gutted-global-aids-program-report-finds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/40th-edition-of-the-nuits-dafrique-music-festival-comes-to-a-close/Forty years after its first edition, Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique international music festival once again celebrated the influence of African cultures.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:32:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Pascale Mahe Keingna)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/40th-edition-of-the-nuits-dafrique-music-festival-comes-to-a-close/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/south-africa-signs-15bn-world-bank-loan-for-infrastructure-development/It will help the country confront challenges in electricity supply, freight transport, and water and sanitation services that have long constrained economic growthTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/south-africa-signs-15bn-world-bank-loan-for-infrastructure-development/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/meloni-orders-full-probe-after-arrest-death-sparks-unrest/Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a full investigation into the death of a man during an arrest in Bologna, while strongly condemning violent clashes that left dozens of police officers injured.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:39:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/meloni-orders-full-probe-after-arrest-death-sparks-unrest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/six-jailed-ivory-coast-opposition-party-officials-freed-after-months-in-detention/The Abidjan PDCI officials, arrested in October last year, were released on Monday after nine months in detention.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:35:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/six-jailed-ivory-coast-opposition-party-officials-freed-after-months-in-detention/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/africa-overtakes-asia-as-worlds-hunger-hot-spot-un-report-finds/Africa has overtaken Asia as the world’s hunger hotspot and could soon be home to almost 60 percent of the world’s chronically undernourished people.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/africa-overtakes-asia-as-worlds-hunger-hot-spot-un-report-finds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/iran-confirms-receiving-proposals-from-mediators-amid-war-with-us/Iran said Monday it has received proposals from mediators as back-and-forth attacks with the United States continue.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:28:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/iran-confirms-receiving-proposals-from-mediators-amid-war-with-us/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/skiing-enthusiasts-flock-to-slopes-on-lesothos-maluti-mountain/Afriski says about 70 per cent of visitors come from neighbouring South Africa while the rest are mostly from across the region.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:27:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/skiing-enthusiasts-flock-to-slopes-on-lesothos-maluti-mountain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-storms-the-box-office/Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in US ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:41:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-storms-the-box-office/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/south-sudanese-women-say-insecurity-and-lack-of-services-threaten-lives/Women in the remote village of Bangolo in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State told United Nations police officers that ongoing insecurity, a lack of healthcare and education, and limited access to basic services continue to threaten their lives and livelihoods.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:22:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/south-sudanese-women-say-insecurity-and-lack-of-services-threaten-lives/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/gabon-signs-initial-agreement-on-manganese-during-state-visit-to-france/The President of Gabon's state visit to France got off to a strong start on Monday with the signing of three strategic agreements. French President Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema to the Elysee Palace for discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:21:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/gabon-signs-initial-agreement-on-manganese-during-state-visit-to-france/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/cameroon-president-paul-biyas-prolonged-absence-raises-questions/Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:15:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/cameroon-president-paul-biyas-prolonged-absence-raises-questions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/morocco-prepares-for-2030-fifa-world-cup-with-major-hotel-expansion/For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:40:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/morocco-prepares-for-2030-fifa-world-cup-with-major-hotel-expansion/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/france-confirms-27-year-sentence-for-rwandan-ex-doctor-eugene-rwamucyo/Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:45:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/france-confirms-27-year-sentence-for-rwandan-ex-doctor-eugene-rwamucyo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/spain-celebrates-world-cup-glory/Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/spain-celebrates-world-cup-glory/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/senegal-backs-macky-salls-bid-for-un-secretary-general/Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:15:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/senegal-backs-macky-salls-bid-for-un-secretary-general/http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/gabon-opposition-leaders-lawyers-request-frances-intervention-africanews-today/Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head oMon, 20 Jul 2026 18:47:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/gabon-opposition-leaders-lawyers-request-frances-intervention-africanews-today/