http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:25:11 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/beijing-holds-global-civilizations-dialogue-ministerial-meeting/The Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting kicked off in Beijing on Thursday.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:25:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/beijing-holds-global-civilizations-dialogue-ministerial-meeting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/cameroon-presidential-election-set-for-october-12/Cameroon will hold presidential elections on October 12, according to a decree signed by President Paul Biya on Friday.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:19:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/cameroon-presidential-election-set-for-october-12/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/greece-cracks-down-on-irregular-migration-says-its-not-an-open-corridor-to-europe/Parliament also passed stricter laws on Friday targeting sea arrivals from North Africa. The rescued 515 migrants — including 85 minors — were transferred to reception centers in Lavrio, Evros, Diavata, and Malakasa.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:44:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/greece-cracks-down-on-irregular-migration-says-its-not-an-open-corridor-to-europe/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/descendants-of-enslaved-africans-find-connection-in-ghana/Northern Ghana was historically a center for the trade of human lives: captives from northern communities like Nok, now part of Togo, were taken to slave markets.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:26:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/descendants-of-enslaved-africans-find-connection-in-ghana/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/boniface-kariuki-a-kenyan-mask-vendor-shot-at-close-range-laid-to-rest/Kenyans on Friday attended the funeral of a civilian who died after being shot in the head at close range by a police officer in June.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:56:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/boniface-kariuki-a-kenyan-mask-vendor-shot-at-close-range-laid-to-rest/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/gazas-scarcity-of-cash-fuels-desperation-sparks-unusual-trade/The cash crisis, worsened by Israeli restrictions and Gaza’s financial collapse, has become yet another layer of hardship for civilians already under siege.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:51:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/gazas-scarcity-of-cash-fuels-desperation-sparks-unusual-trade/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/trump-garners-nobel-peace-prize-nominations-amid-mixed-global-reactions/Still, critics argue that Trump’s record of sowing division undermines the spirit of the award, even as his supporters tout his diplomatic achievements.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:42:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/trump-garners-nobel-peace-prize-nominations-amid-mixed-global-reactions/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/rutos-9m-mega-church-sparks-outrage-amid-kenyas-crisis/"You can't talk about a political movement that can stop him from doing anything, because parliament is now a lapdog", Dr. Denis Galava said.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:14:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Anne Sandager)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/rutos-9m-mega-church-sparks-outrage-amid-kenyas-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/semenya-ruling-shakes-foundations-of-gender-rules-in-sport/Two-time Olympic and three-time world 800m champion Caster Semenya, 34, was banned from competing in her favourite event from 2019 under a set of rules drawn up by athletics authorities due to her dominance.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:32:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/semenya-ruling-shakes-foundations-of-gender-rules-in-sport/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/marrakech-national-festival-honoring-the-legacy-of-popular-arts/The National Festival of Popular Arts is a key cultural event in Morocco, taking place every year in Marrakech under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:30:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/marrakech-national-festival-honoring-the-legacy-of-popular-arts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/icc-warns-of-a-dire-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan-as-the-war-rages-on/The Deputy Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court reported to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday about the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as civil war continues to impact the region.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:30:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/icc-warns-of-a-dire-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan-as-the-war-rages-on/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/nearly-200-migrants-intercepted-off-the-coast-of-senegal/The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the west of the country, authorities announced Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing remains the most popular - and deadliest - migration route from Africa to Europe.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:13:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/nearly-200-migrants-intercepted-off-the-coast-of-senegal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/i-cant-do-nuttin-for-ya-man-nigerian-minister-quotes-flavour-flav-in-rejection-of-trump-po/The quote follows reports by The Wall Street Journal that five African leaders participating in a summit at the White House from July 9-11 had received letters pushing them to accept migrants deported by the U.S. whose home countries refuse to take them back.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:57:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/i-cant-do-nuttin-for-ya-man-nigerian-minister-quotes-flavour-flav-in-rejection-of-trump-po/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/financial-cooperation-egypt-and-china-sign-key-trade-agreements/Egypt and China entered into three financial cooperation agreements on Thursday. The main topics of discussion included the creation of agreements to facilitate trade in local currencies and the settlement of bilateral commercial payments in Egyptian pounds and Chinese yuan.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:43:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/financial-cooperation-egypt-and-china-sign-key-trade-agreements/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/un-warns-millions-will-die-by-2029-if-new-funding-for-hiv-programs-isnt-found/The $4 billion that the United States pledged for the global HIV response for 2025 disappeared virtually overnight in January, when U.S. President Donald Trump ordered that all foreign aid be suspendedFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:27:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/un-warns-millions-will-die-by-2029-if-new-funding-for-hiv-programs-isnt-found/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/central-african-republics-major-rebel-groups-to-disarm-dissolve/UPC and 3R have been the biggest armed movements still holding out against Bangui, which only controls a fraction of the country. The groups signed peace deals with the government on ThursdayFri, 11 Jul 2025 09:50:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/central-african-republics-major-rebel-groups-to-disarm-dissolve/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/trumps-comments-on-boakais-english-met-with-mixed-reactions/U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise for the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai sparked confusion on Thursday in the English-speaking African nation, with many interpreting the comments as patronizing.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/trumps-comments-on-boakais-english-met-with-mixed-reactions/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/mourning-begins-in-texas-as-over-170-remain-missing-from-flash-floods/Photos of those who have died along with a colorful array of flowers and candles now decorate a fence in Hill Country — a growing tribute that reflects the enormity of the disaster in the regionFri, 11 Jul 2025 07:35:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/11/mourning-begins-in-texas-as-over-170-remain-missing-from-flash-floods/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/peace-talks-between-drc-and-m23-rebels-moving-in-the-right-direction/Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group are ‘moving in the right direction’, a diplomatic source told AFP as negotiations continue between the two parties in Qatar.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:31:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/peace-talks-between-drc-and-m23-rebels-moving-in-the-right-direction/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/in-cameroon-paul-biyas-candidacy-divides-his-party/In Cameroon, unease has been shaking the ruling party for several weeks now. Ministers and party officials are now openly displaying their disagreements over a possible candidacy of President Paul Biya for the upcoming October elections.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:30:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/in-cameroon-paul-biyas-candidacy-divides-his-party/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/bill-granting-head-of-malis-junta-gen-assimi-goita-five-more-years-in-power-signed-into-la/The head of Mali's junta General Assimi Goita has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election, in a bill signed into law on Thursday.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:47:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/bill-granting-head-of-malis-junta-gen-assimi-goita-five-more-years-in-power-signed-into-la/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/dancehall-superstar-shatta-wale-urges-young-people-to-back-president-mahama/Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has urged his fans to back President John Mahama, saying his government will help them put money in their pockets.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:01:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/dancehall-superstar-shatta-wale-urges-young-people-to-back-president-mahama/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/bridging-the-legal-gap-in-africas-digital-boom-business-africa/As Africa Goes Digital, Can the Law Keep Up?On this episode we explore The Race to Build a Tech-Ready Legal Force in a Rapidly Evolving Continent and Kigali is set to Launch Sub-Saharan Africa’s First Urban Cable-Car System, Prioritizing Accessibility and Job Creation.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:26:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/bridging-the-legal-gap-in-africas-digital-boom-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/brazil-coach-ancelotti-sentenced-to-one-year-in-prison-for-tax-fraud/Ancelotti has been coaching Brazil's national football team since May this year. A Spanish court handed him a sentence of one year in prison and a hefty fine for committing tax fraud during his first term as Real Madrid manager in 2014.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:57:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/brazil-coach-ancelotti-sentenced-to-one-year-in-prison-for-tax-fraud/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/trial-of-drcs-former-justice-minister-constant-mutamba-postponed-for-two-weeks/The trial of Congo’s former Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba has been postponed for two weeks after its opening hearing in a Kinshasa court.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:04:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/trial-of-drcs-former-justice-minister-constant-mutamba-postponed-for-two-weeks/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/no-sign-of-weakness-burna-boy-to-release-new-album/Fresh off becoming the first African artist to sell out Paris’ iconic Stade de France in April, Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been on an incredible run, and hopes it continues with his new album out Friday.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:35:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/no-sign-of-weakness-burna-boy-to-release-new-album/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/smes-under-pressure-as-business-confidence-hits-four-year-low-in-south-africa/Many Black-owned SMEs in particular rely heavily on government procurement contracts—a model some argue is no longer sustainable. Without diversification into sectors such as agriculture, real estate, or franchising experts warn that long-term resilience will remain out of reachThu, 10 Jul 2025 20:37:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/smes-under-pressure-as-business-confidence-hits-four-year-low-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/nigerian-security-forces-kill-30-gunmen-in-counter-attack-in-northwest/Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 gunmen after armed attacks in the country’s troubled northwest, authorities said Thursday.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:58:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/nigerian-security-forces-kill-30-gunmen-in-counter-attack-in-northwest/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/morocco-shines-at-womens-afcon-2024-with-thrilling-win-over-dr-congo/Morocco now prepares for a decisive clash against Senegal on Saturday, July 12, in what could determine their path to the knockout stage.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:37:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/morocco-shines-at-womens-afcon-2024-with-thrilling-win-over-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/lesotho-declares-two-year-state-of-disaster-amid-us-tariff-fallout/Authorities now hope to attract new investment, diversify the economy, and seek international support to navigate what they call an unfolding economic emergency.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:36:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/lesotho-declares-two-year-state-of-disaster-amid-us-tariff-fallout/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/passengers-no-longer-have-to-remove-shoes-at-us-airport-screening/For the first time in almost 20 years, passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at airport security screening, as the Department of Homeland Security says new technology has made the step redundant.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:11:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/passengers-no-longer-have-to-remove-shoes-at-us-airport-screening/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/sa-athlete-semenya-did-not-receive-fair-trial-echr-rules/The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that the South African athlete's right to a fair trial was partially violated by a Swiss court, which ruled against her in 2020 for refusing to lower her naturally high testosterone levels, resulting in Semenya being banned from competing.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/sa-athlete-semenya-did-not-receive-fair-trial-echr-rules/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/videos-pix-of-the-day-july-10-2025/Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:54:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/videos-pix-of-the-day-july-10-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/togo-protest-crackdown-raises-fears-of-worsening-political-crisis/Local civil society groups and social media influencers called for protests last month after the government announced a crackdown on demonstrations.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:50:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/togo-protest-crackdown-raises-fears-of-worsening-political-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/eswatini-fears-decades-of-progress-in-fight-against-hiv-could-be-undone-by-us-funding-cuts/The HIV pandemic still claims a life every minute. While progress has been made, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year and more than 600,000 AIDS-related deaths. Eswatini has seen new infections drop by 70% since 2010 but US funding cuts have torpedoed prevention and treatment efforts.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:03:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/eswatini-fears-decades-of-progress-in-fight-against-hiv-could-be-undone-by-us-funding-cuts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/eu-says-diplomatic-incident-with-libya-a-protocol-issue/Authorities in eastern Libya refused entry to three European ministers and the EU commissioner for migration on Tuesday on alleged entry violations, apparently after they stopped first in the rival Libyan capital of Tripoli in the west.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:07:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/eu-says-diplomatic-incident-with-libya-a-protocol-issue/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/more-migrants-arrive-as-greece-suspends-asylum-applications/Over 500 migrants arrived at the Port of Lavrio near Athens Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from LibyaThu, 10 Jul 2025 10:54:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/more-migrants-arrive-as-greece-suspends-asylum-applications/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/such-good-english-trump-compliments-liberian-president-a-native-english-speaker/The exchange between Trump and Liberian president Joseph Boakai took place during a lunch which the White House hosted for five West African leaders. Liberia's official language is English.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:36:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/such-good-english-trump-compliments-liberian-president-a-native-english-speaker/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/burkina-fasos-only-eye-doctor-for-children-sees-trauma-of-both-play-and-conflict/Claudette Yaméogo , who started her practice late last year, said the work is daunting and often requires her to visit — at no cost — families who cannot afford care or cannot make their way to the hospital where she worksThu, 10 Jul 2025 10:14:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/burkina-fasos-only-eye-doctor-for-children-sees-trauma-of-both-play-and-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/greece-blocks-asylum-claims-after-surge-in-migrant-arrivals/More than 2,000 migrants have landed on the Mediterranean island of Crete since the weekend, according to coast guard figures, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 10,000Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:10:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/greece-blocks-asylum-claims-after-surge-in-migrant-arrivals/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/kenyas-president-defiant-backs-security-forces-after-deadly-protests/President William Ruto said “enough is enough” and urged police to “shoot in the leg” those involved in looting and burning businessesThu, 10 Jul 2025 05:43:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/10/kenyas-president-defiant-backs-security-forces-after-deadly-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/great-economic-potential-in-africa-five-african-leaders-have-lunch-with-trump/The Trump administration branded the event as one of the steps it is taking to reshape its relationship with the African continent.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:12:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/great-economic-potential-in-africa-five-african-leaders-have-lunch-with-trump/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/top-european-court-delivers-series-of-damning-rulings-against-russia/Kidnapping Ukrainian children, torture, murder, rape, and downing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 in 2014: the European Court of Human Rights has found Russia guilty of these grave international law violations on Wednesday.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:53:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/top-european-court-delivers-series-of-damning-rulings-against-russia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/un-report-reveals-46-million-people-struggling-with-food-insecurity/Somalia is currently facing severe food insecurity, with 4.6 million individuals experiencing food shortages, as reported by the United Nations on Tuesday.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:36:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/un-report-reveals-46-million-people-struggling-with-food-insecurity/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/shoot-in-the-leg-ruto-orders-kenyan-police-to-curb-protest-vandalism/The anti-government protests in Kenya have shown no sign of slowing down. Following several acts of vandalism in Nairobi after Monday's Saba Saba protests, president Ruto has instructed police forces to incapacitate anyone trying to damage businesses.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:17:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/shoot-in-the-leg-ruto-orders-kenyan-police-to-curb-protest-vandalism/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/legal-complaint-targets-family-of-drcs-felix-tshisekedi-for-looting/A complaint was submitted in Brussels on Tuesday targeting nine family members of Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by La Libre. They face allegations of stealing from mines located in the southern provinces of Lualaba and Upper Katanga.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:14:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/legal-complaint-targets-family-of-drcs-felix-tshisekedi-for-looting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/thriving-not-just-surviving-gloria-gaynor-releases-new-ep/The 81-year-old singer is far from retiring. With the fresh collection of five tracks, led by debut single “Fida Known", Gaynor is continuing her decades-long musical journey.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:55:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/thriving-not-just-surviving-gloria-gaynor-releases-new-ep/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/turkey-swelters-under-soaring-heatwave-as-temperatures-expected-to-go-higher/Soaring heat in Turkey. Higher temperatures were experienced in Istanbul on Wednesday as residents sought ways to cool off.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:35:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/turkey-swelters-under-soaring-heatwave-as-temperatures-expected-to-go-higher/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/us-slashes-visa-duration-for-some-african-nationals-amid-policy-shift/Tuesday’s visa revision follows the Trump administration's travel ban announced on June 5th affecting 12 countries including Chad, the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:27:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/us-slashes-visa-duration-for-some-african-nationals-amid-policy-shift/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/could-ai-help-fight-mosquito-borne-diseases/Diseases like dengue fever, malaria or Zika are responsible for hundreds of thousands of death every year around the globe. Researchers are now trying to use artificial intelligence to help health officials locate and prevent disease-bearing mosquitoes and potential infestations.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:40:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/09/could-ai-help-fight-mosquito-borne-diseases/