http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:02:26 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/pix-of-the-day-january-13-2026/Pix of the Day January 13, 2026Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:02:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/pix-of-the-day-january-13-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/trumps-travel-ban-on-african-countries-puts-world-cup-dreams-in-jeopardy/Fans of two of Africa's top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:55:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/trumps-travel-ban-on-african-countries-puts-world-cup-dreams-in-jeopardy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/bobi-wine-warns-of-protests-if-uganda-election-is-rigged/Rights groups including the United Nations and Amnesty International have accused Ugandan authorities of cracking down on dissent ahead of the vote, citing arrests of Wine’s supporters.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:51:15 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/bobi-wine-warns-of-protests-if-uganda-election-is-rigged/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/facts-about-the-new-bishoftu-airport-set-to-become-africas-biggest-aviation-hub/The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:24:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/facts-about-the-new-bishoftu-airport-set-to-become-africas-biggest-aviation-hub/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/legendary-boxer-muhammad-ali-to-be-honoured-with-us-postage-stamp/Ten years after his death, the American boxer and activist is being honoured with a commemorative United States postage stamp.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:55:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/legendary-boxer-muhammad-ali-to-be-honoured-with-us-postage-stamp/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/un-says-doctors-in-sudan-are-doing-all-they-can-to-provide-support-to-people/The United Nations population agency (UNFPA) says this includes donating their own blood.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:08:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/un-says-doctors-in-sudan-are-doing-all-they-can-to-provide-support-to-people/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/the-gambia-reparations-commission-begins-payments-to-victims-of-jammeh-era-abuses/The authoritarian rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh was marked by human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:28:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/the-gambia-reparations-commission-begins-payments-to-victims-of-jammeh-era-abuses/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/somalia-cancels-all-agreements-with-united-arab-emirates/It accuses the UAE of undermining the country’s sovereignty and unity.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:05:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/somalia-cancels-all-agreements-with-united-arab-emirates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/rwanda-nominates-former-top-diplomat-for-third-term-as-francophonie-head/Louise Mushikiwabo has headed the Organisation international de la Francophonie since 2019.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:08:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/rwanda-nominates-former-top-diplomat-for-third-term-as-francophonie-head/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/un-agency-praises-kenyas-efforts-to-integrate-refugees-in-kakuma-camp/The new UN High Commissioner for Refugees lauded their inclusion into local services..Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:04:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/un-agency-praises-kenyas-efforts-to-integrate-refugees-in-kakuma-camp/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/machado-seeks-pope-leos-support-for-venezuelas-transition-during-vatican-meeting/Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado was granted a private audience with Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the Vatican.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:33:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/machado-seeks-pope-leos-support-for-venezuelas-transition-during-vatican-meeting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/former-french-football-player-coach-and-pundit-rolland-courbis-dies-aged-72/Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who became a prominent pundit, has died. He was 72.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:33:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/former-french-football-player-coach-and-pundit-rolland-courbis-dies-aged-72/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/somalia-cancels-all-agreements-with-uae-over-accusations-of-undermining-national-unity/Somalia says it has cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates due to evidence the Gulf state is engaged in undermining Somalia’s sovereignty, national unity, and political independence.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:33:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/somalia-cancels-all-agreements-with-uae-over-accusations-of-undermining-national-unity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/lagos-dredging-boom-fuels-development-but-sinks-fishing-livelihoods/Authorities have pledged to crack down on illegal dredging, but residents say enforcement remains inconsistent — as Lagos faces rising flood risks from the loss of its natural lagoon buMon, 12 Jan 2026 17:35:59 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/lagos-dredging-boom-fuels-development-but-sinks-fishing-livelihoods/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/icj-hears-opening-statements-in-genocide-case-against-myanmar/Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:48:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/icj-hears-opening-statements-in-genocide-case-against-myanmar/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ghana-settles-147-billion-energy-sector-debt-to-restore-power-stability/Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared about $393 million in legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, including major suppliers such as Karpowership and CenpowerMon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ghana-settles-147-billion-energy-sector-debt-to-restore-power-stability/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/irans-nationwide-protest-movement-enters-third-week-amid-violent-crackdown/Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:16:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/irans-nationwide-protest-movement-enters-third-week-amid-violent-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-attend-south-koreas-sancheoneo-festival-for-icy-trout-fishing/The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:24:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-attend-south-koreas-sancheoneo-festival-for-icy-trout-fishing/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/afro-brazilian-festival-celebrates-faith-heritage-and-resistance-in-ouro-preto/The festival stands as a powerful reminder of Afro-Brazilian resilience and the enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil’s cultural landscape.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:15:45 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/afro-brazilian-festival-celebrates-faith-heritage-and-resistance-in-ouro-preto/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-opposition-candidate-bobi-wine-rallies-in-kampala-slum-where-he-grew-up/Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:49:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-opposition-candidate-bobi-wine-rallies-in-kampala-slum-where-he-grew-up/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo/The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:36:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/cuba-faces-growing-pressure-from-the-united-states-after-maduro-capture/Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:47:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/cuba-faces-growing-pressure-from-the-united-states-after-maduro-capture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/german-chancellor-merz-visits-india-to-boost-economic-and-defence-ties/During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:52:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/german-chancellor-merz-visits-india-to-boost-economic-and-defence-ties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/uganda-vote-overshadowed-by-detentions-intimidation-and-fears-of-violence/Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:35:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/uganda-vote-overshadowed-by-detentions-intimidation-and-fears-of-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-churchgoers-pray-and-fast-for-peaceful-presidential-election/At a Pentecostal church in Kampala, worshippers are hoping for a peaceful election. Ugandan Catholic bishops have also called for a fair and nonviolent vote.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:21:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/ugandan-churchgoers-pray-and-fast-for-peaceful-presidential-election/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/syria-aleppo-residents-return-after-clashes-between-government-and-sdf/As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:58:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/syria-aleppo-residents-return-after-clashes-between-government-and-sdf/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/people-around-the-world-rally-in-support-of-protests-in-iran/Thousands took to the streets in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States or Pakistan to express solidarity with protesters in Iran, amid the Iranian government's growing crackdown.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:51:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/people-around-the-world-rally-in-support-of-protests-in-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/benin-legislative-elections-expected-to-boost-ruling-coalition-ahead-of-presidential-vote/Benin held parliamentary and local elections on Sunday, in a vote expected to strengthen the ruling coalition of outgoing President Patrice Talon, just one month after a failed coup attempt.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:50:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/benin-legislative-elections-expected-to-boost-ruling-coalition-ahead-of-presidential-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/londoners-ditch-trousers-for-laughs-during-the-2026-no-trousers-tube-ride/Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:44:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/londoners-ditch-trousers-for-laughs-during-the-2026-no-trousers-tube-ride/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/humanitarian-workers-face-rising-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo/In eastern DR Congo, humanitarian workers are facing rising risks as insecurity surges in the region. According to OCHA, the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 48 incidents involving aid personnel were recorded in December 2025, with half occurring in South Kivu.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:12:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/humanitarian-workers-face-rising-attacks-in-eastern-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-in-paris-support-iranian-protesters-and-exiled-crown-prince/Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:33:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/thousands-in-paris-support-iranian-protesters-and-exiled-crown-prince/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/video-of-bodies-outside-tehran-morgue-raises-alarm-about-iran-crackdown/A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:04:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/video-of-bodies-outside-tehran-morgue-raises-alarm-about-iran-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/sudan-government-returns-to-khartoum-after-nearly-two-years-of-war/As Sudan crosses the symbolic mark of 1,000 days of civil war, the country’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to the capital, Khartoum.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:54:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/sudan-government-returns-to-khartoum-after-nearly-two-years-of-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/china-lesotho-pledge-deeper-cooperation-amid-changing-us-trade-policy/China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to development.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:05:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/12/china-lesotho-pledge-deeper-cooperation-amid-changing-us-trade-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/iran-warns-washington-it-will-retaliate-if-the-us-launches-an-attack/US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:16:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/iran-warns-washington-it-will-retaliate-if-the-us-launches-an-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kenyan-womens-fight-for-their-land-rights-after-death-of-husbands/Thousands of widows, unaware of their constitutional rights, face losing everything.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:06:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kenyan-womens-fight-for-their-land-rights-after-death-of-husbands/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kampala-decked-in-colours-of-ugandan-presidents-party-ahead-of-polls/The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:46:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/kampala-decked-in-colours-of-ugandan-presidents-party-ahead-of-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/construction-gets-underway-in-ethiopia-on-africas-biggest-airport/At a cost of $12.5 billion, the Bishoftu International Airport will feature four runways and accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:16:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/construction-gets-underway-in-ethiopia-on-africas-biggest-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/thousands-gather-to-mark-benins-vodun-days-showcasing-local-culture/The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:45:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/thousands-gather-to-mark-benins-vodun-days-showcasing-local-culture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup-football-now/Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday, while Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 to book a semi-final tie with MoroccoSun, 11 Jan 2026 09:04:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup-football-now/http://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/