http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:47:37 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/nigeria-hosts-africas-first-playback-theatre-festival/On stage, performers transformed ordinary life experiences into spontaneous theatre, drawing smiles, reflection, and sometimes sadness from the audienceThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:47:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/nigeria-hosts-africas-first-playback-theatre-festival/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/two-years-after-gen-z-uprising-kenyan-protesters-return-to-nairobi-streets/Two years after Kenya's 2024 Gen Z tax revolt shook the nation, protesters gathered in Nairobi on 25 June to seek justice for victims and press for greater government accountability.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:57:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/two-years-after-gen-z-uprising-kenyan-protesters-return-to-nairobi-streets/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/angolan-national-airline-starts-a-weekly-service-to-guangzhou-in-china/The re-launch of the non-stop passenger route comes at TAAG implements a fleet modernisation and expansion plan.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:55:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/angolan-national-airline-starts-a-weekly-service-to-guangzhou-in-china/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/kenya-police-in-massive-show-of-force-on-protest-anniversary/Kenyan police put on a massive show of force Thursday in a bid to prevent protests marking two years since a landmark Gen Z uprisingThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:52:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/kenya-police-in-massive-show-of-force-on-protest-anniversary/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/south-africa-leader-of-anti-immigrant-group-says-marches-will-be-peaceful/March and March leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, said the government should be blamed for any potential lawlessness during 30 June nationwide protests.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:20:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/south-africa-leader-of-anti-immigrant-group-says-marches-will-be-peaceful/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/world-cup-south-africa-reaches-knockouts-with-win-over-korea/South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday nightThu, 25 Jun 2026 08:35:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/world-cup-south-africa-reaches-knockouts-with-win-over-korea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/heatwave-scorches-europe-from-london-to-madrid-as-temperatures-near-39c/A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:59:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/heatwave-scorches-europe-from-london-to-madrid-as-temperatures-near-39c/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/moment-earthquake-hits-venezuela-sending-people-fleeing-in-panic/Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:17:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/moment-earthquake-hits-venezuela-sending-people-fleeing-in-panic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/fans-cheer-as-iran-leave-mexico-for-seattle-ahead-of-final-group-game/A mix of Iranian and Mexican supporters turned out to say farewell, looking to get a glimpse of the players and an autograph from them as they departedThu, 25 Jun 2026 06:46:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/fans-cheer-as-iran-leave-mexico-for-seattle-ahead-of-final-group-game/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/zimbabwe-senate-approves-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/Zimbabwe's Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030, giving the changes full parliamentary support after earlier consent from the lower houseThu, 25 Jun 2026 05:14:01 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/zimbabwe-senate-approves-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/global-risk-from-ebola-outbreak-remains-low-who-chief-says-after-france-identifies-first-c/The global risk from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains low, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:28:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/global-risk-from-ebola-outbreak-remains-low-who-chief-says-after-france-identifies-first-c/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/sexual-violence-used-as-a-weapon-of-war-since-start-of-sudan-conflict-un-says/Sexual violence has being used “consistently as a tactic and weapon of war” since the conflict in Sudan erupted three years ago. That’s the finding of a new report by the United Nations Human Rights Office.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:51:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/sexual-violence-used-as-a-weapon-of-war-since-start-of-sudan-conflict-un-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/kenya-to-charge-students-for-murder-in-deadly-dormitory-fire/Kenyan prosecutors said Tuesday they will charge a number of students with murder of 16 schoolmates in the burning of a dormitory in late May that shocked the east African country.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:48:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/kenya-to-charge-students-for-murder-in-deadly-dormitory-fire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/dr-congo-mining-operations-continue-at-epicentre-of-ebola-outbreak/At a gold mine in Mongbwalu, necessity is forcing people to put aside their fear of the virus and carry on working.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:40:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/dr-congo-mining-operations-continue-at-epicentre-of-ebola-outbreak/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/angola-investigating-former-general-challenging-lourenco-for-party-leadership/Angola is investigating a former general challenging President João Lourenço for leadership of the country’s ruling MPLA.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:51:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/angola-investigating-former-general-challenging-lourenco-for-party-leadership/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/un-adopts-resolution-upholding-accountability-for-attacks-on-peacekeepers/It authorises new steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against peacekeepers face justice.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:22:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/un-adopts-resolution-upholding-accountability-for-attacks-on-peacekeepers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/defence-team-for-former-car-president-bozize-accuse-court-of-procedural-irregularities/Defence lawyers in the trial of Central African Republic’s former president, François Bozizé, on Tuesday denounced what they say are procedural irregularities.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:19:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/defence-team-for-former-car-president-bozize-accuse-court-of-procedural-irregularities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/libyas-eastern-government-bans-entry-for-nationals-of-four-countries/The decree prohibits citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering through all land, sea, and air ports.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:49:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/libyas-eastern-government-bans-entry-for-nationals-of-four-countries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/france-confirms-first-ever-case-of-ebola-in-doctor-returning-from-drc/France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:06:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/france-confirms-first-ever-case-of-ebola-in-doctor-returning-from-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/hrw-says-cameroon-not-doing-enough-to-combat-violence-against-women/In a new report, it said violence against women and girls remains widespread despite repeated government promises to do something about it.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/hrw-says-cameroon-not-doing-enough-to-combat-violence-against-women/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/nairobi-signs-12-billion-airport-expansion-deal-with-china-road-and-bridge-corp/Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:10:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/nairobi-signs-12-billion-airport-expansion-deal-with-china-road-and-bridge-corp/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/tunisia-upholds-eight-year-jail-term-for-anti-racism-activist/A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence slapped on anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah for financial misconduct, two of her lawyers saidThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:07:43 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/tunisia-upholds-eight-year-jail-term-for-anti-racism-activist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/djed-spences-thomas-partey-handshake-snub-sparks-world-cup-debate/England defender Djed Spence appeared to be the only player in the squad who did not shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's World Cup clash with Ghana in Boston.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:03:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/djed-spences-thomas-partey-handshake-snub-sparks-world-cup-debate/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/workshop-address-issues-facing-young-africans-in-the-digital-age/'Laissons Parler Les Gens' explored ways of engaging young Africans through humour digital storytelling and culture as it discussed the dark side of the digital era. The gathering in Belgium formed part of the Kouman x Brussels initiative, a cultural project bridging West Africa and Europe.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:14:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/workshop-address-issues-facing-young-africans-in-the-digital-age/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/unaids-warns-us-funding-cut-could-cost-lives-in-south-africa/The US decision to withdraw all of its HIV and Aids funding from South Africa is likely to cost lives, the head of the UN's HIV agency has warned.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:04:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/unaids-warns-us-funding-cut-could-cost-lives-in-south-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/south-african-police-probe-killing-of-malawian-amid-rising-anti-immigrant-attacks/The 29-year-old man died during a march against illegal immigrants at the Jika Joe Informal Settlement in Pietermaritzburg.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:02:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/south-african-police-probe-killing-of-malawian-amid-rising-anti-immigrant-attacks/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/niger-submits-formal-bid-to-leave-icc/Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, nine months after announcing the move alongside allies Mali and Burkina FasoWed, 24 Jun 2026 08:37:29 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/niger-submits-formal-bid-to-leave-icc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-accra-celebrates-as-ghana-holds-england/England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a rain-filled 0-0 drawWed, 24 Jun 2026 06:33:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-accra-celebrates-as-ghana-holds-england/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/amnesty-slams-eu-migration-cooperation-with-racist-libya/Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned a European Union move to increase cooperation with Libya to stem migration despite an intensifying crackdown on migrants in the countryWed, 24 Jun 2026 06:05:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/24/amnesty-slams-eu-migration-cooperation-with-racist-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/un-warns-of-worsening-ebola-outbreak-and-el-nino-driven-hunger-threat/Officials from the UN and international aid agencies gathered in Geneva on Monday to discuss increasing threats of heatwaves in Europe, an intense Ebola outbreak in Africa, and an anticipated food crisis driven by weather events such as El Niño.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:43:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/un-warns-of-worsening-ebola-outbreak-and-el-nino-driven-hunger-threat/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/south-africas-appeals-court-grants-lungus-family-burial-right/A legal battle over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's remains will be buried may be over, more than a year after he died, as South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of his family and rejected the Zambian government's claim of custody over his body.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/south-africas-appeals-court-grants-lungus-family-burial-right/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/african-cities-back-pact-to-shape-future-of-data-centers/African cities are joining a global effort to shape the future of data centers. As demand for digital infrastructure surges, leaders are pushing for new rules to balance technological growth with energy and environmental concerns.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/african-cities-back-pact-to-shape-future-of-data-centers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenya-blind-tailor-breaking-boundaries/A tailor who lost his sight completely due to glaucoma has found ingenious ways to continue sewing accurately. When Charles Kibe lost his sight in 2017, he also lost customers, but now his business is thriving.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:33:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenya-blind-tailor-breaking-boundaries/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/brics-security-meeting-concludes-in-new-delhi-amid-global-uncertainty/BRICS nations concluded a two-day meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with senior officials focusing on growing geopolitical tensions, economic challenges and global security concerns.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:16:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/brics-security-meeting-concludes-in-new-delhi-amid-global-uncertainty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/school-offers-migrant-children-alternative-to-irregular-migration/Established by a local organization supporting migrants and refugees, the educational center provides lessons in French, Arabic, and mathematics to children who are often living in highly vulnerable conditions.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:08:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/school-offers-migrant-children-alternative-to-irregular-migration/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/irans-president-pezeshkian-arrives-in-pakistan-for-talks-as-us-iran-try-to-finalise-peace-/Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks with top Pakistani officials mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on bringing a permanent end to the Middle East war.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:33:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/irans-president-pezeshkian-arrives-in-pakistan-for-talks-as-us-iran-try-to-finalise-peace-/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/congolese-chefs-put-high-end-spin-on-traditional-cuisine/Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/congolese-chefs-put-high-end-spin-on-traditional-cuisine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/imfs-new-africa-chief-warns-of-middle-east-conflict-fallout-sees-bright-future-for-africa/The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:57:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/imfs-new-africa-chief-warns-of-middle-east-conflict-fallout-sees-bright-future-for-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenya-halts-controversial-us-backed-ebola-site-minister-says/Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:34:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenya-halts-controversial-us-backed-ebola-site-minister-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/southern-lebanons-displaced-shiites-fear-return-of-old-divisions/Israel has ordered Shiite-majority communities to be emptied, accusing residents of supporting Hezbollah, while allowing Christian, Sunni and other residents to remain. That risks aggravating sectarian tensions that have been mostly dormant since Lebanon's 1982-2000 civil war.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:03:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/southern-lebanons-displaced-shiites-fear-return-of-old-divisions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/longer-hotter-heatwaves-leading-to-rise-in-heat-stress-around-the-world/Heatwaves around the world are getting hotter and lasting longer according to a new study.

Scientists analysed a global dataset of human heat stress and found some subtropical countries are experiencing 50 more days per year of at least strong heat stress compared with the 1970s.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:48:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/longer-hotter-heatwaves-leading-to-rise-in-heat-stress-around-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/burkina-faso-rights-groups-urge-release-of-disappeared-journalist/It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agentsTue, 23 Jun 2026 08:53:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/burkina-faso-rights-groups-urge-release-of-disappeared-journalist/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/guinea-bans-export-of-raw-gold-in-bid-to-boost-revenues/Guinea outlaws the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:54:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/guinea-bans-export-of-raw-gold-in-bid-to-boost-revenues/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/algeria-rallies-past-jordan-2-1-for-its-first-win-at-a-world-cup-since-2014/Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World CupTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:34:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/algeria-rallies-past-jordan-2-1-for-its-first-win-at-a-world-cup-since-2014/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenyan-minister-accused-of-role-in-recruiting-civilians-to-fight-for-russia/Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in Ukraine, and his family holds Labour Minister Alfred Mutua responsibleTue, 23 Jun 2026 06:01:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/kenyan-minister-accused-of-role-in-recruiting-civilians-to-fight-for-russia/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/arab-league-confirms-egyptian-diplomat-nabil-fahmy-as-secretary-general/The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:11:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/arab-league-confirms-egyptian-diplomat-nabil-fahmy-as-secretary-general/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/ethiopia-strengthens-efforts-to-support-refugee-self-reliance/In Ethiopia’s Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urged greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:34:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/ethiopia-strengthens-efforts-to-support-refugee-self-reliance/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/dr-congo-fans-priced-out-as-leopards-shirt-costs-surge/Excitement surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, which has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, is being overshadowed by a sharp rise in jersey prices in the country's east, where supporters say the cost of showing their support has become unaffordable.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:16:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/dr-congo-fans-priced-out-as-leopards-shirt-costs-surge/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/australian-police-uncover-3-tons-of-cocaine/Police found 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug, officials said on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:14:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/australian-police-uncover-3-tons-of-cocaine/http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/from-ancient-practice-to-global-movement-yogas-enduring-journey/Indian yoga expert and teacher Varun Veer said that its Western form is often reduced to the physical dimension, but the millennia-old practice is also mental and spiritual.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:24:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/22/from-ancient-practice-to-global-movement-yogas-enduring-journey/