http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:36:11 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/guinea-expels-burkinabe-gold-miners-draws-ougadougous-fury/More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeastThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:36:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/guinea-expels-burkinabe-gold-miners-draws-ougadougous-fury/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/greece-students-march-in-athens-demanding-more-education-funding/Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:35:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/greece-students-march-in-athens-demanding-more-education-funding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerian-court-nullifies-atiku-abubakars-presidential-candidacy/A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:29:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerian-court-nullifies-atiku-abubakars-presidential-candidacy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/commonwealth-leaders-welcome-uk-dialogue-on-harms-of-transatlantic-slave-trade/Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:58:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/commonwealth-leaders-welcome-uk-dialogue-on-harms-of-transatlantic-slave-trade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-from-portugal/Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-from-portugal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/experts-gather-in-namibia-for-nuclear-test-verification-exercise/The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emergingThu, 05 Nov 2026 16:10:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/experts-gather-in-namibia-for-nuclear-test-verification-exercise/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/extension-of-mohamuds-presidential-term-unlawful-somalias-supreme-court-rules/Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:15:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/extension-of-mohamuds-presidential-term-unlawful-somalias-supreme-court-rules/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/a-theatre-festival-in-moroccos-capital-celebrates-six-women-directors/Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:44:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/a-theatre-festival-in-moroccos-capital-celebrates-six-women-directors/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/pix-of-the-day-5th-november-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the worldThu, 05 Nov 2026 14:38:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/pix-of-the-day-5th-november-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-up-to-55000-march-in-lyon-amid-clashes-and-tear-gas/Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:08:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-up-to-55000-march-in-lyon-amid-clashes-and-tear-gas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/james-barnor-who-captured-ghanas-independence-wins-top-photography-honour-at-97/James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:08:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Craig Saueurs)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/james-barnor-who-captured-ghanas-independence-wins-top-photography-honour-at-97/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-us-sign-625-framework-agreement-aimed-at-advancing-mutual-prosperity/Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:59:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/egypt-us-sign-625-framework-agreement-aimed-at-advancing-mutual-prosperity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/verdict-expected-in-tanzanian-opposition-leaders-treason-case/Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:42:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/verdict-expected-in-tanzanian-opposition-leaders-treason-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/political-consultations-ongoing-in-israel-to-form-new-government/Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:20:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/political-consultations-ongoing-in-israel-to-form-new-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-workers-and-students-unite-in-nationwide-protests-over-living-costs/Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:46:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/france-workers-and-students-unite-in-nationwide-protests-over-living-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayed-victory-draws-mixed-response-in-egypt-over-criticism-of-cairo/Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayed-victory-draws-mixed-response-in-egypt-over-criticism-of-cairo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jd-vance-distances-himself-from-trump-and-iran-war-after-us-midterms-debacle/United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:03:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jd-vance-distances-himself-from-trump-and-iran-war-after-us-midterms-debacle/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/who-benefits-more-from-the-russia-africa-partnership-africanews-debates/Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:57:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/who-benefits-more-from-the-russia-africa-partnership-africanews-debates/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nearly-3000-people-find-shelter-in-a-former-school-in-haiti/In Port-au-Prince, a school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:55:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nearly-3000-people-find-shelter-in-a-former-school-in-haiti/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iran-flames-engulf-banner-depicting-us-and-israeli-leaders/Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:35:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iran-flames-engulf-banner-depicting-us-and-israeli-leaders/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerias-dangote-looks-to-expand-ipo-access-to-exchanges-across-africa/After launching Africa’s biggest IPO in September, Nigeria’s Dangote Group is looking to make shares in its Lagos refinery available through more African stock exchanges.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:20:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/nigerias-dangote-looks-to-expand-ipo-access-to-exchanges-across-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayeds-senate-win-breaks-barriers-for-arab-americans-in-michigan/Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:54:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/el-sayeds-senate-win-breaks-barriers-for-arab-americans-in-michigan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/ukraine-russian-drone-and-missile-attack-sparks-fire-in-kyiv-region/A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and sparked a major fire, with emergency crews battling the flames following an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:44:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/ukraine-russian-drone-and-missile-attack-sparks-fire-in-kyiv-region/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/morocco-say-it-remains-committed-to-western-sahara-ceasefire-as-peacekeeping-mission-ends/Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:25:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/morocco-say-it-remains-committed-to-western-sahara-ceasefire-as-peacekeeping-mission-ends/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jesus-owono-speaks-of-immense-pain-after-jesus-de-miguels-death/Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:16:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/jesus-owono-speaks-of-immense-pain-after-jesus-de-miguels-death/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/gaza-displaced-palestinian-builds-wind-turbine-to-generate-electricity/A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:45:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/gaza-displaced-palestinian-builds-wind-turbine-to-generate-electricity/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/new-zealand-dead-whales-found-as-rescuers-battle-mass-stranding/Volunteers in New Zealand are working to save pilot whales stranded along the Wairarapa coast, near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been helped back into the water, but many others have died along the remote coastline.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:43:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/new-zealand-dead-whales-found-as-rescuers-battle-mass-stranding/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iranians-hold-anti-us-and-anti-israel-rallies-across-the-country/Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:27:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/iranians-hold-anti-us-and-anti-israel-rallies-across-the-country/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/seven-decades-behind-the-lens-ghanas-james-barnor-receives-top-photography-honour/From his studio in Accra to the pages of "Drum" magazine, Barnor documented everyday life and Black culture during a period of profound social change.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:53:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Craig Saueurs)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/seven-decades-behind-the-lens-ghanas-james-barnor-receives-top-photography-honour/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/vote-counting-gets-underway-in-critical-south-africa-local-elections/Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:55:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/05/vote-counting-gets-underway-in-critical-south-africa-local-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/spain-madrid-hosts-30th-ibero-american-summit-with-22-nation-bloc/Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:08:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/spain-madrid-hosts-30th-ibero-american-summit-with-22-nation-bloc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/chadian-president-meets-algerian-foreign-minister-in-ndjamena/Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a borderWed, 04 Nov 2026 21:35:21 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/chadian-president-meets-algerian-foreign-minister-in-ndjamena/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/who-approves-clinical-trials-on-two-new-ebola-vaccines/The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 peopleWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:09:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/who-approves-clinical-trials-on-two-new-ebola-vaccines/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/libyas-eastern-administration-appoints-a-new-central-bank-governor/The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:45:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/libyas-eastern-administration-appoints-a-new-central-bank-governor/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/brazil-santa-claus-school-celebrates-graduation-at-christ-the-redeemer/Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:30:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/brazil-santa-claus-school-celebrates-graduation-at-christ-the-redeemer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/irans-leaders-say-midterm-results-show-voters-have-rejected-trumps-war/Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran warWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:56:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/irans-leaders-say-midterm-results-show-voters-have-rejected-trumps-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/uk-police-arrest-palestine-action-supporters-outside-supreme-court/Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:48:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/uk-police-arrest-palestine-action-supporters-outside-supreme-court/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/global-travel-could-hit-record-levels-despite-wars-and-rising-fuel-costs/The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:32:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/global-travel-could-hit-record-levels-despite-wars-and-rising-fuel-costs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/ukraine-police-footage-captures-russian-strike-on-komyshuvakha-shelter/Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:31:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/ukraine-police-footage-captures-russian-strike-on-komyshuvakha-shelter/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/egyptian-president-calls-iran-us-to-resolve-conflict/Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:36:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/egyptian-president-calls-iran-us-to-resolve-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/south-africans-vote-in-local-elections-with-anc-missteps-in-sharp-focus/South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decadeWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:01:52 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/south-africans-vote-in-local-elections-with-anc-missteps-in-sharp-focus/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/pix-of-the-day-4th-november-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the worldWed, 04 Nov 2026 15:34:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/pix-of-the-day-4th-november-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/ivory-coast-costly-funeral-traditions-make-death-a-big-business/where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:19:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/ivory-coast-costly-funeral-traditions-make-death-a-big-business/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/senegals-national-assembly-rejects-key-budget-bill-after-heated-disputes/Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:41:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/senegals-national-assembly-rejects-key-budget-bill-after-heated-disputes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/cyril-ramaphosa-casts-vote-in-tense-municipal-elections/South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:39:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/cyril-ramaphosa-casts-vote-in-tense-municipal-elections/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/south-africa-exclusion-from-agoa-does-not-mean-end-of-trade-with-us/Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/south-africa-exclusion-from-agoa-does-not-mean-end-of-trade-with-us/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/niger-signs-cooperation-deal-with-military-leader-in-eastern-libya/The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:13:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/niger-signs-cooperation-deal-with-military-leader-in-eastern-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/kenyas-phoebe-okowa-elected-to-international-court-of-justice/Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:12:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/kenyas-phoebe-okowa-elected-to-international-court-of-justice/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/haitian-pm-thanks-el-salvador-for-support-in-fight-against-gangs/El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:28:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/haitian-pm-thanks-el-salvador-for-support-in-fight-against-gangs/http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/portugal-housing-protesters-return-to-lisbon-square-after-court-ruling/Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/11/04/portugal-housing-protesters-return-to-lisbon-square-after-court-ruling/