http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:03:26 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/pakistan-classrooms-reduced-to-rubble-in-deadly-school-disaster-at-leat-32-pupils-killed/A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by construction work. The school’s owner was arrested and an investigation launched.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:03:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/pakistan-classrooms-reduced-to-rubble-in-deadly-school-disaster-at-leat-32-pupils-killed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/somalia-announces-parliamentary-and-presidential-elections-for-2027/Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year, despite an increasingly fractured political landscape and worries over mounting instability.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:59:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/somalia-announces-parliamentary-and-presidential-elections-for-2027/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/pix-of-the-day-15-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 15 October, 2026 - Across the worldThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:27:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/pix-of-the-day-15-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/at-least-six-dead-after-5-storey-building-collapses-in-cairo/Emergency crews in the Egyptian capital Cairo have recovered the bodies of six people, including three children, after the collapse of a five-storey building.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:57:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/at-least-six-dead-after-5-storey-building-collapses-in-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/new-embezzlement-charge-against-cameroon-football-chief-etoo/In a complaint filed at the Special Criminal Court of Yaoundé, the Association of Amateur Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) claims Eto'o accepted public funds ostensibly to pay for expenses already covered by the organizers of friendly matches Cameroon played against Russia and Mexico in 2023Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:44:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/new-embezzlement-charge-against-cameroon-football-chief-etoo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/uk-threatens-eritreans-with-total-visa-ban-over-migrant-return-policy/The announcement comes after Asmara abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:21:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/uk-threatens-eritreans-with-total-visa-ban-over-migrant-return-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/vaccines-antibiotics-africas-push-for-pharma-independence-business-africa/Africa imports 70-80% of the medicines it consumes, and up to 95% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients needed to make them. That dependency leaves the continent exposed to every global supply chain shock, from Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine to instability in the GulfThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/vaccines-antibiotics-africas-push-for-pharma-independence-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/rise-in-femicides-in-cameroon-spurs-protests-and-demands-for-better-laws/Nearly 70 women were killed in Cameroon this year for reasons related to their gender, according to the Ministry of Women's Affairs. The rise of these killings has sparked protests and calls for government action.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:52:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/rise-in-femicides-in-cameroon-spurs-protests-and-demands-for-better-laws/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/mauritius-extends-curfew-after-protests-turn-violent/Mauritius extended a curfew on Wednesday over roughly a third of the island after rare violent protests saw almost 100 people arrestedThu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/mauritius-extends-curfew-after-protests-turn-violent/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/burkina-fasos-military-leader-launches-new-football-championship/The "Sovereignty League" tournament will feature 20 teams representing all the country's regions and aims to expand high-level football beyond major cities.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:10:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/burkina-fasos-military-leader-launches-new-football-championship/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/somali-born-us-lawmaker-ilhan-omar-under-investigation-over-immigration-history/Somali-born Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is under investigation over potential crimes related to her family’s immigration paperwork. Federal agents have seized her phone, subpoenaed her relatives and searched her home.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:30:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/somali-born-us-lawmaker-ilhan-omar-under-investigation-over-immigration-history/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/tanzania-closes-in-on-42-billion-gas-development-project/The liquefied natural gas project — led by Equinor and Shell is expected to unlock 47.13 trillion cubic feet of natural gas ⁠reserves, Reuters reported, enough to place Tanzania among Africa's top six holders of gas reservesThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:26:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/tanzania-closes-in-on-42-billion-gas-development-project/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/hundreds-celebrate-in-somalilands-capital-after-trump-comments/United States President Donald Trump on Monday called Somaliland "a totally different country" from Somalia, prompting celebrations in Hargeisa.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:14:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/hundreds-celebrate-in-somalilands-capital-after-trump-comments/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/china-and-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-12-year-delay/China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:15:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/china-and-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-12-year-delay/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/thailand-bangkok-protesters-decry-imf-and-world-bank-warn-of-destructive-capitalism/Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:34:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/thailand-bangkok-protesters-decry-imf-and-world-bank-warn-of-destructive-capitalism/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/eritrean-forces-suffer-heavy-losses-in-tigray-ethiopian-militia-says/Eritrean troops in Tigray have suffered "heavy losses" and are retreating towards their border, according to a spokesperson for an Ethiopian pro-government militia.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:25:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/eritrean-forces-suffer-heavy-losses-in-tigray-ethiopian-militia-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/guinea-bissau-junta-head-fires-officer-close-to-former-president-embalo/The leader of Guinea-Bissau's military authorities, General Horta N'tam, has dismissed an army officer close to Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the latest removal involving personnel close to the ousted president.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:01:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/15/guinea-bissau-junta-head-fires-officer-close-to-former-president-embalo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/indonesia-bali-fuel-supply-delays-spark-panic-buying-and-hours-long-queues/Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:27:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/indonesia-bali-fuel-supply-delays-spark-panic-buying-and-hours-long-queues/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/well-wishers-rally-behind-pope-leo-xiv-as-he-recovers-from-cancer-surgery/With music and prayer, well-wishers gather outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say the pontiff is walking, eating, and making normal progress after the procedure.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/well-wishers-rally-behind-pope-leo-xiv-as-he-recovers-from-cancer-surgery/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/russia-says-diesel-supply-deal-with-us-under-negotiation-after-trump-putin-call/Hours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:09:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/russia-says-diesel-supply-deal-with-us-under-negotiation-after-trump-putin-call/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/kenya-reports-second-ebola-case-family-member-of-first-patient/Kenya has recorded its second case of Ebola, the health ministry said Wednesday, just over a week after reporting its first ever Ebola case and death.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:08:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/kenya-reports-second-ebola-case-family-member-of-first-patient/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/imf-chief-optimistic-senegal-will-reach-agreement-with-creditors/Dakar is seeking to emerge from a financial crisis triggered by the discovery of undeclared public debt incurred by the previous administration.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:01:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/imf-chief-optimistic-senegal-will-reach-agreement-with-creditors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/nobel-peace-prize-winner-navi-pillay-hits-out-at-us-sanctions-on-icc/Just days after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay, the White House imposed fresh sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Pillay, the former UN human rights chief, says the timing was no coincidence.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:24:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/nobel-peace-prize-winner-navi-pillay-hits-out-at-us-sanctions-on-icc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/turkish-police-raid-halk-tv-in-istanbul-sparking-outrage-over-media-freedom/Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:59:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/turkish-police-raid-halk-tv-in-istanbul-sparking-outrage-over-media-freedom/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/four-killed-in-shooting-after-politicians-memorial-in-south-africa/A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:02:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/four-killed-in-shooting-after-politicians-memorial-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/who-raises-alarm-over-undetected-ebola-cases-in-dr-congo/The number of confirmed cases has surged past 9,000 with more than 4,300 deaths, with many not detected while the patients are still alive.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:28:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/who-raises-alarm-over-undetected-ebola-cases-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/rival-communities-clashes-in-south-sudans-lakes-state-leaves-scores-dead/Deadly clashes have erupted in South Sudan, leaving scores dead and hospitals overwhelmed with wounded victims. The violence broke out Friday in the Rumbek area of Lakes State, as rival community groups battled.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:49:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/rival-communities-clashes-in-south-sudans-lakes-state-leaves-scores-dead/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/germany-supporters-rally-in-hamburg-as-trial-opens-over-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts/Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:42:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/germany-supporters-rally-in-hamburg-as-trial-opens-over-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/pix-of-the-day-14-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the worldWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/pix-of-the-day-14-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mali-hosts-more-than-322000-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mali-hosts-more-than-322000-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/centre-showcasing-black-and-african-culture-opens-in-london/In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/centre-showcasing-black-and-african-culture-opens-in-london/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/act-of-ingratitude-niger-condemns-expulsion-of-security-agents-from-france/Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:14:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/act-of-ingratitude-niger-condemns-expulsion-of-security-agents-from-france/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/somalia-faces-growing-hunger-fears-as-el-nino-strengthens/The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:16:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/somalia-faces-growing-hunger-fears-as-el-nino-strengthens/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mothers-journey-with-sick-child-highlights-somalias-malnutrition-emergency/Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:06:40 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mothers-journey-with-sick-child-highlights-somalias-malnutrition-emergency/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/albania-student-protests-in-tirana-turn-violent-as-flamingo-revolution-escalates/Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:35:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/albania-student-protests-in-tirana-turn-violent-as-flamingo-revolution-escalates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/navi-pillay-calls-for-action-not-words-to-defend-international-justice/South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:10:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/navi-pillay-calls-for-action-not-words-to-defend-international-justice/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mauritius-imposes-curfew-after-police-shooting-sparks-violent-protests/Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:21:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/mauritius-imposes-curfew-after-police-shooting-sparks-violent-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/storm-chaos-in-santiago-as-hail-floods-and-power-cuts-slam-chiles-capital/Heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms flooded Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, 13 October, disrupting transport and leaving over 36,000 electricity customers without power. Chile’s disaster agency, Senapred, declared a red alert across the Metropolitan Region.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:15:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/storm-chaos-in-santiago-as-hail-floods-and-power-cuts-slam-chiles-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/ukraine-russian-missiles-hit-kyiv-homes-and-power-plant-killing-3-and-injuring-22/Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:31:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/ukraine-russian-missiles-hit-kyiv-homes-and-power-plant-killing-3-and-injuring-22/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/kenyans-in-border-town-afraid-of-ebola-risk-after-first-death/In the Kenyan border town of Busia, authorities are stepping up screening for people entering the country from Uganda. Earlier this month, Kenya reported its first ever death from Ebola. The victim had just returned from DR Congo via Uganda and that’s making people nervous.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:44:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/kenyans-in-border-town-afraid-of-ebola-risk-after-first-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/egypt-to-build-a-rail-link-as-an-alternative-to-the-blocked-suez-canal/Dubbed the "Suez Canal on Rails", the line connects Red Sea ports directly to Mediterranean export terminals. Once fully operational, it is expected to carry up to 13 million tonnes of freight each year, allowing cargo to be transferred across Egypt by rail and helping bypass maritime bottlenecks.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:55:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Georgina Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/egypt-to-build-a-rail-link-as-an-alternative-to-the-blocked-suez-canal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/flooded-streets-damage-in-libya-as-heavy-rains-paralyse-capital/Heavy rains flooded the streets of Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, submerging vehicles and killing a bank employee, according to his employer.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:12:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/flooded-streets-damage-in-libya-as-heavy-rains-paralyse-capital/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/drc-ebola-outbreak-passes-9000-cases-including-more-than-4000-deaths/The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of deaths exceeding 4,000 since early October, health authorities said Tuesday.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:41:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/drc-ebola-outbreak-passes-9000-cases-including-more-than-4000-deaths/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-has-cancerous-tumour-removed-from-right-lung/Pope Leo XVI had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican has confirmed. The operation at Rome’s Gemelli hospital was successful and without complication, the Vatican said.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:19:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-has-cancerous-tumour-removed-from-right-lung/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/spain-seeks-good-neighbourly-relations-with-morocco-as-migration-crisis-shadows-royal-visi/Spain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s bordersWed, 14 Oct 2026 07:11:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/spain-seeks-good-neighbourly-relations-with-morocco-as-migration-crisis-shadows-royal-visi/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/formula-one-to-return-to-africa-in-early-2030s-in-rwanda/Formula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:47:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/formula-one-to-return-to-africa-in-early-2030s-in-rwanda/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/environmentalists-protest-at-african-energy-week-in-cape-town/Climate activists on Tuesday picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, in the South African city of Cape Town, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:02:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/environmentalists-protest-at-african-energy-week-in-cape-town/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/africa-records-worlds-fastest-gains-in-disaster-resilience-study/Africa has recorded the world's fastest improvements in disaster resilience, a new major global study has revealed.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:40:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/africa-records-worlds-fastest-gains-in-disaster-resilience-study/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/severe-environmental-incident-declared-in-niger-after-oil-blowout/Niger authorities said Monday that a huge blowout of oil and gas in the country's eastern desert last month has caused an environmental incident of "exceptional severity".Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:51:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/severe-environmental-incident-declared-in-niger-after-oil-blowout/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/ceuta-crowds-affirm-spanish-identity-during-royal-visit/King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/ceuta-crowds-affirm-spanish-identity-during-royal-visit/