Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:37:25 +0000Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuzhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/middle-east-hundreds-of-ships-remain-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:37:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/middle-east-hundreds-of-ships-remain-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migrationhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/south-africa-government-pushes-for-continent-wide-talks-on-migration/As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:56:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/south-africa-government-pushes-for-continent-wide-talks-on-migration/Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticideshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/kenya-recent-elephant-deaths-thought-to-be-linked-to-pesticides/There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:38:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/kenya-recent-elephant-deaths-thought-to-be-linked-to-pesticides/Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stayhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cameroon-president-biya-changes-communication-strategy-during-geneva-stay/It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:21:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cameroon-president-biya-changes-communication-strategy-during-geneva-stay/WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hungerhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/wfp-warns-powerful-el-nino-could-push-millions-into-hunger/The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:45:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/wfp-warns-powerful-el-nino-could-push-millions-into-hunger/Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonsporhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/turkey-mo-salah-touches-down-ahead-of-expected-move-to-trabzonspor/Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:53:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/turkey-mo-salah-touches-down-ahead-of-expected-move-to-trabzonspor/Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/guinea-president-doumbouya-takes-family-holiday-to-greece/It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:11:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/guinea-president-doumbouya-takes-family-holiday-to-greece/Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentumhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/long-stalled-dr-congo-prisoner-swap-gains-momentum/A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:02:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/long-stalled-dr-congo-prisoner-swap-gains-momentum/Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/invasive-mosquito-sparks-malaria-fears-across-africa/A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:54:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/invasive-mosquito-sparks-malaria-fears-across-africa/Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-begins-new-chapter-at-colo-colo/Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:46:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-begins-new-chapter-at-colo-colo/Ceuta on edge and trying to recover after deadly mass migrant crossings http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/ceuta-on-edge-and-trying-to-recover-after-deadly-mass-migrant-crossings/Calm is slowly returning to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in just days. Spanish officials say most have now returned, but thousands remain, hoping to find work as residents continue to voice concerns over illegal migration.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:47:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/ceuta-on-edge-and-trying-to-recover-after-deadly-mass-migrant-crossings/DRC: Africa CDC sounds alarm as Congo Ebola outbreak turns deadliest yethttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/drc-africa-cdc-sounds-alarm-as-congo-ebola-outbreak-turns-deadliest-yet/The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:26:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/drc-africa-cdc-sounds-alarm-as-congo-ebola-outbreak-turns-deadliest-yet/Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantinohttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/pressure-mounts-on-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:39:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/pressure-mounts-on-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/nigerias-tinubu-approves-up-to-80-pay-rise-for-soldiers/Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/nigerias-tinubu-approves-up-to-80-pay-rise-for-soldiers/Cape Verde's Bubista joins Morocco's RS Berkane after World Cup successhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verdes-bubista-joins-moroccos-rs-berkane-after-world-cup-success/Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:06:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/05/cape-verdes-bubista-joins-moroccos-rs-berkane-after-world-cup-success/WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreakhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/who-calls-for-more-support-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak/Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in IturiTue, 04 Aug 2026 21:22:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/who-calls-for-more-support-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak/EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisishttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/eu-ministers-condemn-foreign-information-interference-in-ceuta-crisis/French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/eu-ministers-condemn-foreign-information-interference-in-ceuta-crisis/Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialismhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/supernatural-mini-series-possession-explores-legacy-of-colonialism/The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:46:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/supernatural-mini-series-possession-explores-legacy-of-colonialism/Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britainhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/thousands-attend-funeral-for-zimbabwe-family-murdered-in-britain/Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:33:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/thousands-attend-funeral-for-zimbabwe-family-murdered-in-britain/Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zonehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mayor-of-melilla-calls-on-morocco-to-establish-a-500-meter-wide-neutral-zone/Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting CeutaTue, 04 Aug 2026 16:14:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mayor-of-melilla-calls-on-morocco-to-establish-a-500-meter-wide-neutral-zone/Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debuthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-swings-to-record-breaking-box-office-debut/Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-swings-to-record-breaking-box-office-debut/U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacleshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/us-brokered-peace-efforts-for-sudan-encounter-new-obstacles/U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawaTue, 04 Aug 2026 15:02:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/us-brokered-peace-efforts-for-sudan-encounter-new-obstacles/Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwavehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/aid-organisation-raises-alarm-about-paris-migrants-amid-heatwave/As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:52:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/aid-organisation-raises-alarm-about-paris-migrants-amid-heatwave/DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Buniahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/dr-congos-largest-ebola-treatment-centre-set-to-open-in-bunia/The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:28:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/dr-congos-largest-ebola-treatment-centre-set-to-open-in-bunia/Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip trucehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/turkey-egypt-and-qatar-condemn-israeli-violations-of-gaza-strip-truce/They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:25:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/turkey-egypt-and-qatar-condemn-israeli-violations-of-gaza-strip-truce/Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/heavy-rains-trigger-deadly-landslide-at-ethiopian-monastery-killing-14-worshippers/Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the dioceseTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:57:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/heavy-rains-trigger-deadly-landslide-at-ethiopian-monastery-killing-14-worshippers/Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/human-rights-group-warns-against-anti-migrant-harassment-in-south-africa/Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/human-rights-group-warns-against-anti-migrant-harassment-in-south-africa/Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cuphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/algeria-parts-ways-with-coach-vladimir-petkovic-after-world-cup/Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:33:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/algeria-parts-ways-with-coach-vladimir-petkovic-after-world-cup/Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks divergehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/cargo-ship-reports-being-struck-as-us-iran-claims-about-talks-diverge/The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:06:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/cargo-ship-reports-being-struck-as-us-iran-claims-about-talks-diverge/AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOLhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ai-fuels-more-than-half-of-cybercrime-in-africa-as-digital-scams-surge-interpol/Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:19:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ai-fuels-more-than-half-of-cybercrime-in-africa-as-digital-scams-surge-interpol/Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projectshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mining-overhaul-could-raise-883-million-for-mali-projects/Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:02:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mining-overhaul-could-raise-883-million-for-mali-projects/Families await word of loved ones after deadly Morocco-Spain crossinghttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/families-await-word-of-loved-ones-after-deadly-morocco-spain-crossing/Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:58:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/families-await-word-of-loved-ones-after-deadly-morocco-spain-crossing/Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife sayshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ugandan-opposition-leader-kizza-besigye-in-intensive-care-wife-says/Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:48:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ugandan-opposition-leader-kizza-besigye-in-intensive-care-wife-says/Zimbabwe mourns mother and daughters killed in the UKhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/zimbabwe-mourns-mother-and-daughters-killed-in-the-uk/The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children's father remains in custody in South Africa.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:15:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/zimbabwe-mourns-mother-and-daughters-killed-in-the-uk/Xenophobia shatters Ghanaian entrepreneur's dream in South Africahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/xenophobia-shatters-ghanaian-entrepreneurs-dream-in-south-africa/Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few daysTue, 04 Aug 2026 05:53:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/xenophobia-shatters-ghanaian-entrepreneurs-dream-in-south-africa/Ceuta surge: did Morocco ease border controls, and if so, why?http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ceuta-surge-did-morocco-ease-border-controls-and-if-so-why/Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:32:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ceuta-surge-did-morocco-ease-border-controls-and-if-so-why/Fans await Vozinha at Santiago's airport after visa complicationshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/fans-await-vozinha-at-santiagos-airport-after-visa-complications/A huge crowd gathered at santiago's airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:47:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/fans-await-vozinha-at-santiagos-airport-after-visa-complications/Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/uganda-military-unveils-statue-of-netanyahus-older-brother/Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:44:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/uganda-military-unveils-statue-of-netanyahus-older-brother/Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollutionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/brazilian-firm-uses-hair-to-help-clean-up-oil-spills-and-pollution/From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted baysMon, 03 Aug 2026 16:25:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/brazilian-firm-uses-hair-to-help-clean-up-oil-spills-and-pollution/DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewherehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/drc-kinshasa-residents-try-to-maintain-daily-life-as-ebola-worsens-elsewhere/People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:43:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/drc-kinshasa-residents-try-to-maintain-daily-life-as-ebola-worsens-elsewhere/Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approvalhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/ghana-moves-to-jail-farmers-who-repurpose-cocoa-land-without-approval/Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:17:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/ghana-moves-to-jail-farmers-who-repurpose-cocoa-land-without-approval/Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterraneanhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/italian-navy-boards-suspected-russian-tanker-in-the-mediterranean/The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:53:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/italian-navy-boards-suspected-russian-tanker-in-the-mediterranean/Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/ghana-ecowas-provides-funds-after-devastating-floods/The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:46:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/ghana-ecowas-provides-funds-after-devastating-floods/Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/morocco-says-11-died-in-ceuta-crossing-attempt-while-spain-puts-it-at-72/Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:49:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/morocco-says-11-died-in-ceuta-crossing-attempt-while-spain-puts-it-at-72/Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prisonhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/mali-moussa-mara-calls-for-unity-after-release-from-prison/Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:59:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/mali-moussa-mara-calls-for-unity-after-release-from-prison/English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-electionhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/english-fa-to-drop-support-for-infantinos-re-election/The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:15:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/english-fa-to-drop-support-for-infantinos-re-election/Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators sayhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/driver-in-deadly-algeria-bus-crash-was-on-drugs-investigators-say/The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:37:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/driver-in-deadly-algeria-bus-crash-was-on-drugs-investigators-say/Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festivalhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/jazz-bridges-cultures-at-abujas-jazz-across-continents-festival/Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:05:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/jazz-bridges-cultures-at-abujas-jazz-across-continents-festival/Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency responsehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-egypt-triggering-emergency-response/A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:33:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-egypt-triggering-emergency-response/30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/30-african-countries-included-in-permanent-visa-bond-scheme/Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:29:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/30-african-countries-included-in-permanent-visa-bond-scheme/