http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:37 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/south-sudan-to-hold-elections-in-december-as-fighting-rages-on/After years of delays, South Sudan is for to hold elections in December, despite the nation being on the brink of civil war.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/south-sudan-to-hold-elections-in-december-as-fighting-rages-on/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/china-pledges-deeper-cooperation-with-mozambique/Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo have agreed to elevate ties between their countries, following talks in Beijing on Tuesday.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:20:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/china-pledges-deeper-cooperation-with-mozambique/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/pope-leo-pontiff-touches-down-in-equatorial-guinea/Pope Leo touched down in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, and was greeted by the president, scores of fans, and a red carpet welcome. It follows a three day visit to Angola.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/pope-leo-pontiff-touches-down-in-equatorial-guinea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/cost-of-war-gaza-development-set-back-by-77-years-new-report-finds/Gaza will need close to eight decades and tens of billions of dollars to recover from more than two years of war with Israel, a new report finds.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:37:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/cost-of-war-gaza-development-set-back-by-77-years-new-report-finds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/taiwan-president-postpones-eswatini-trip-after-claims-of-china-pressure/Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries reportedly withdrew overflight permission, with Taipei accusing China of pressuring them.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/taiwan-president-postpones-eswatini-trip-after-claims-of-china-pressure/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/jackson-biopic-michael-is-a-family-affair-as-nephew-takes-lead-role/The premiere of the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' brought emotion and reflection to Los Angeles on Monday, as cast members and the Jackson family shared the depth of effort behind bringing the King of Pop’s story to life.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/jackson-biopic-michael-is-a-family-affair-as-nephew-takes-lead-role/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/lamine-yamal-carlos-alcaraz-among-winners-at-laureus-world-sports-awards/Monday saw the biggest heavyweights in the world of sport descend on Madrid, as the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards were unveiled.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/lamine-yamal-carlos-alcaraz-among-winners-at-laureus-world-sports-awards/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/pix-of-the-day-21-april-2026/Pix of the Day, 21 April 2026Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:03:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/pix-of-the-day-21-april-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/us-house-votes-to-extend-temporary-protections-for-haitian-immigrants/In a rare bipartisan moment, the US House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, a long-shot effort fighting back against President Donald Trump’s attempts to end the program.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/us-house-votes-to-extend-temporary-protections-for-haitian-immigrants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/tigray-restores-regional-parliament-stoking-fears-of-conflict-with-addis-ababa/The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:29:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/tigray-restores-regional-parliament-stoking-fears-of-conflict-with-addis-ababa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/chad-announces-deployment-of-troops-to-haiti-to-help-tackle-gangs/Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced his country will send 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of the UN-backed security force aiming to tackle gangs.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:46:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/chad-announces-deployment-of-troops-to-haiti-to-help-tackle-gangs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/tomb-of-pope-francis-draws-thousands-of-faithful-in-year-since-his-death/One year after the death of Pope Francis, thousands of faithful still line up every day to pass by his tomb.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:05:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/tomb-of-pope-francis-draws-thousands-of-faithful-in-year-since-his-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/amnesty-international-warns-of-predatory-world-order-in-grim-rights-report/The world faces a "perilous new era" driven by states' "predatory" behaviour leading to an "anti-rights" international order, rights group Amnesty International warned on Tuesday.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:36:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/amnesty-international-warns-of-predatory-world-order-in-grim-rights-report/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/new-monusco-chief-makes-first-field-visit-to-eastern-drc/UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo James Swan began his first field visit to eastern DRC since taking office.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/new-monusco-chief-makes-first-field-visit-to-eastern-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/civil-groups-file-case-against-mali-over-wagner-group-abuses/Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:46:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/civil-groups-file-case-against-mali-over-wagner-group-abuses/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/indigenous-leaders-urge-global-action-amid-growing-health-and-climate-concerns/Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:12:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/indigenous-leaders-urge-global-action-amid-growing-health-and-climate-concerns/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/sudans-military-chief-meets-saudi-crown-prince-in-jeddah/Sudan's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who chairs the ruling sovereign council, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss the latest developments in his country and the wider region.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:46:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/sudans-military-chief-meets-saudi-crown-prince-in-jeddah/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa/Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:47:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/egypt-hosts-us-envoy-as-regional-talks-continue-on-sudan-lebanon-and-iran/Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met in Cairo with US envoy Massad Boulos to discuss developments in Sudan and Lebanon. During the meeting, el-Sissi praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:10:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/egypt-hosts-us-envoy-as-regional-talks-continue-on-sudan-lebanon-and-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/senior-rsf-commander-defects-to-sudan-army-in-major-blow-to-paramilitaries/Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:39:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/senior-rsf-commander-defects-to-sudan-army-in-major-blow-to-paramilitaries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/excitment-in-equatorial-guineas-capital-ahead-of-pope-leos-visit/Preparations are underway in Equatorial Guinea ahead of Tuesday's visit by Pope Leo XIV, a trip local church leaders say could strengthen faith and national unity.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:12:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/excitment-in-equatorial-guineas-capital-ahead-of-pope-leos-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africanews-turns-10-a-decade-of-news-change-and-african-perspectives/On April 20, 2026,we celebrate a decade of news, engagement and African voices with Africanews, the pan-African channel that for the past 10 years has told Africa’s story to the world and given a voice to a continent in the midst of transformation.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:15:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africanews-turns-10-a-decade-of-news-change-and-african-perspectives/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/president-lula-slams-trump-over-us-rejection-of-south-africa-at-the-g20-summit/Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had no right to bar South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from attending the G20 summit.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:08:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/president-lula-slams-trump-over-us-rejection-of-south-africa-at-the-g20-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/sudanese-deminers-scour-shattered-khartoum-for-hidden-explosives/Bending low in the baking sun and sheathed in heavy protective gear, Hussein Idris sweeps a metal detector across a vast minefield in central Khartoum that was once a park beloved by local families.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/sudanese-deminers-scour-shattered-khartoum-for-hidden-explosives/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/us-sets-aside-diplomatic-rift-with-south-africa-to-invest-in-rare-earths-project/Donald Trump has had to put aside his hostility with South Africa, to get rare earth minerals which can be easily accessed from waste on the site of a former chemical plant in northern Limpopo Province. The US has invested $50 million in the project, despite worsening ties with Pretoria.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:01:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/us-sets-aside-diplomatic-rift-with-south-africa-to-invest-in-rare-earths-project/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/growth-urbanisation-and-fintech-africas-evolving-economy-over-the-last-10-years/Africa has experienced an acceleration of its economic and digital transformations over the last decade. This evolution is driven by strong population growth and rapid urbanisation, as well as an increasingly connected youth.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:42:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/growth-urbanisation-and-fintech-africas-evolving-economy-over-the-last-10-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/a-decade-of-african-politics-democratic-gains-and-new-pressures/How has political Africa behaved over the past decade? Across the continent, some countries have maintained institutional stability, while others have faced political tensions and shifting international alliances.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:38:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/a-decade-of-african-politics-democratic-gains-and-new-pressures/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africanews-anniversary-our-top-10-most-viewed-videos-on-youtube/Africanews is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark this occasion, we're taking a look back at our 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of the past decade.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:44:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africanews-anniversary-our-top-10-most-viewed-videos-on-youtube/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/anti-western-activist-kemi-seba-seeks-asylum-in-south-africa/Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, his lawyer told AFP Monday.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:32:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/anti-western-activist-kemi-seba-seeks-asylum-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africas-shifting-security-map-ten-years-on-a-continent-under-strain/Over the past decade, Africa’s security landscape has come under growing strain. Political violence has nearly doubled, driven by civil wars, jihadist attacks, local conflicts, and government crackdowns that have made life more dangerous for millions.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:40:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/africas-shifting-security-map-ten-years-on-a-continent-under-strain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-to-train-200-nigerian-special-forces-soldiers-under-new-defence-deal/Nigeria and Turkey have struck a defence agreement to help Africa's most populous nation fight its 17-year-long jihadist insurgency, the Nigerian defence minister said on Saturday.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:56:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-to-train-200-nigerian-special-forces-soldiers-under-new-defence-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/pix-of-the-day-20-april-2026/Pix of the Day, 20 April 2026Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:02:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/pix-of-the-day-20-april-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/israel-under-fire-over-appointment-of-ambassador-to-somaliland/More than a dozen nations have condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa region.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:03:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/israel-under-fire-over-appointment-of-ambassador-to-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/mozambique-looks-to-china-for-industrial-boost/Mozambique President Daniel Chapo is turning to China’s manufacturing strength to accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable growth, as he tours key industrial hubs during his first state visit since taking office in 2025.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:05:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/mozambique-looks-to-china-for-industrial-boost/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/senegals-ex-president-macky-sall-auditions-this-week-for-un-top-job/Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning this week for the United Nations' top job. The 64-year-old was nominated by Burundi, Neither Dakar nor the African Union have endorsed him.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/senegals-ex-president-macky-sall-auditions-this-week-for-un-top-job/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/algeria-opens-new-oil-and-gas-bids-as-middle-east-war-strains-markets/Algeria on Sunday launched a fresh call for international bids for hydrocarbon concessions, seeking to boost energy investment as global markets reel from the war in the Middle East.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:12:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/algeria-opens-new-oil-and-gas-bids-as-middle-east-war-strains-markets/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/tensions-escalate-over-strait-of-hormuz-iran-says-no-plans-to-join-talks/The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran. Washington said talks were due to resume on Monday but Tehran says it has "no plans" to participate.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:36:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/tensions-escalate-over-strait-of-hormuz-iran-says-no-plans-to-join-talks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/pope-prays-for-healing-at-angola-shrine-marked-by-slave-trade-history/Pope Leo XIV on Sunday delivered a message of peace and reconciliation at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, a revered Catholic site that once served as a hub of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:11:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/pope-prays-for-healing-at-angola-shrine-marked-by-slave-trade-history/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/moroccans-rally-in-rabat-against-israel-death-penalty-law/Thousands of demonstrators marched in Rabat on Sunday, denouncing a new Israeli law that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks, while reaffirming support for the Palestinian cause.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/moroccans-rally-in-rabat-against-israel-death-penalty-law/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/angolan-opposition-leader-praises-pope-leos-powerful-message/Angolan opposition leader Adalberto Costa Júnior praised Pope Leo XIV for his speech in support of Angolan people on Saturday.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:27:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/angolan-opposition-leader-praises-pope-leos-powerful-message/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/drc-government-afcm23-rebels-agree-to-ease-humanitarian-access/The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance rebel coalition made progress on a protocol on humanitarian access, judicial protection, ceasefire oversight and the release of prisoners.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:52:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/drc-government-afcm23-rebels-agree-to-ease-humanitarian-access/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-calls-for-angolans-to-fight-corruption-in-sunday-mass/Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on Angolans to “build hope for the future” and fight corruption, as he celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people outside the capital.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:36:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-calls-for-angolans-to-fight-corruption-in-sunday-mass/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/at-masa-2026-a-choreographers-tribute-to-abidjans-urban-culture/The largest performing arts market on the African continent is back in Abidjan. The 2026 edition of MASA took over the capital’s Culture Palace with hundreds of diverse shows.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:51:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/at-masa-2026-a-choreographers-tribute-to-abidjans-urban-culture/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/brazils-lula-slams-un-security-council-at-progressive-leaders-summit-in-spain/Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly criticised the members of the United Nations Security Council during the Meeting in Defence of Democracy in Spain on Saturday.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/brazils-lula-slams-un-security-council-at-progressive-leaders-summit-in-spain/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/afcon-2025-three-senegalese-football-fans-released-from-jail-in-morocco/Three Senegalese football fans who were detained in Morocco have been released on Saturday.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:27:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/afcon-2025-three-senegalese-football-fans-released-from-jail-in-morocco/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis/Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:38:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/togo-wants-to-act-as-bridge-between-sahel-and-international-community/Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:34:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/togo-wants-to-act-as-bridge-between-sahel-and-international-community/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/china-hosts-humanoid-robots-in-beijing-half-marathon/China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:01:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/china-hosts-humanoid-robots-in-beijing-half-marathon/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-challenges-angolas-leaders-to-break-extractivism/Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:40:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-challenges-angolas-leaders-to-break-extractivism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-in-angola-third-stop-on-africa-tour/Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:19:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-in-angola-third-stop-on-africa-tour/