http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:46:02 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ethiopias-mega-dam-on-the-nile-is-now-complete-prime-minister-says/The dam became a source of tensions with Egypt and Sudan over equitable sharing of water resources.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:46:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ethiopias-mega-dam-on-the-nile-is-now-complete-prime-minister-says/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/morocco-explores-its-digital-future-at-the-2025-morocco-gaming-expo/The second edition of the event is held in Rabat from 2 to 6 July 2025.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:48:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/morocco-explores-its-digital-future-at-the-2025-morocco-gaming-expo/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/french-foreign-minister-denounces-spy-charges-against-couple-imprisoned-in-iran/Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/french-foreign-minister-denounces-spy-charges-against-couple-imprisoned-in-iran/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ancient-dna-reveals-genetic-link-between-early-egypt-and-mesopotamia/This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/ancient-dna-reveals-genetic-link-between-early-egypt-and-mesopotamia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/eastern-drc-tensions-un-points-to-rwandas-role-in-afcm23-conflict/The latest report from the United Nations expert group on the conflict in eastern DRC, released on Wednesday, July 2, reignites accusations against Rwanda.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:51:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/eastern-drc-tensions-un-points-to-rwandas-role-in-afcm23-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-contractors-say-colleagues-fired-live-ammunition-at-palestinians-seeking-food/The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been the subject of several controversies since it began operating in late May 2025.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:12:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-contractors-say-colleagues-fired-live-ammunition-at-palestinians-seeking-food/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-year-of-power-marred-by-new-scandal-in-coalition-government/Tension is rising in South Africa concerning the government of national unity.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:51:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-year-of-power-marred-by-new-scandal-in-coalition-government/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-celebrates-the-centenary-of-patrice-lumumbas-birth/An official ceremony was held to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:15:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-celebrates-the-centenary-of-patrice-lumumbas-birth/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/pix-of-the-day-july-3-2025/Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:55:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/pix-of-the-day-july-3-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sundan-fsr-paramilitaries-and-allies-declare-parallel-government/In Sudan, the Tasis alliance announced on Tuesday, July 1, the creation of a governance council. This coalition of armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations, allied with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, was launched in February in Nairobi, Kenya.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:02:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sundan-fsr-paramilitaries-and-allies-declare-parallel-government/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/nigerian-singer-tems-launches-leading-vibe-initiative-to-support-women-in-music/The Leading Vibe initiative will provide mentorship and training to emerging female artists.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:40:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/nigerian-singer-tems-launches-leading-vibe-initiative-to-support-women-in-music/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-pauses-military-aid-to-ukraine-over-depleted-weapons-stockpile/Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:31:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-pauses-military-aid-to-ukraine-over-depleted-weapons-stockpile/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/search-continues-after-ferry-sinks-near-bali-29-rescued-32-still-missing/Many survivors were pulled from the sea unconscious after hours adrift. Family members, gripped by fear, gathered at the port desperate for news.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:25:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/search-continues-after-ferry-sinks-near-bali-29-rescued-32-still-missing/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-reports-new-bird-flu-outbreak-on-poultry-farms/Authorities are implementing containment measures to prevent further spread.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:46:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/south-africa-reports-new-bird-flu-outbreak-on-poultry-farms/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-defamation-conviction-upheld-by-supreme-court/The Court rejected the current prime minister's appeal against the six-month suspended sentence. Sonko has however affirmed that for him, the case was not yet closed.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:30:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-defamation-conviction-upheld-by-supreme-court/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/black-empowerment-law-stalls-elon-musks-113-million-investment-in-sa/"The message being sent is that if you are a powerful foreign billionaire, you can sidestep South Africa’s laws, while our local businesses are forced to jump through hoops", said Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, deputy leader of the opposition party Build One South Africa.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:20:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/black-empowerment-law-stalls-elon-musks-113-million-investment-in-sa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/guinea-presents-draft-for-new-constitution-referendum-set-for-september/The draft text includes the creation of a Senate and most importantly a longer presidential term, increasing from five to seven years, renewable once. Guinea's transitional government has announced that the draft would be submitted to a referendum in September.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:32:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/guinea-presents-draft-for-new-constitution-referendum-set-for-september/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/liverpool-star-jota-has-died-in-a-car-accident-spanish-police/The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road near the western city of Zamora.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:24:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/liverpool-star-jota-has-died-in-a-car-accident-spanish-police/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-president-trump-announces-surprise-summit-with-five-african-nations/It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:26:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/us-president-trump-announces-surprise-summit-with-five-african-nations/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sean-diddy-combs-will-remain-in-jail-until-sentencing-bail-denied/The US rapper was found guilty on Wednesday of flying his girlfriends to sex parties around the country, in which the prosecution said his partners were not consenting to participate. Combs was however not found guilty of racketeering nor sex trafficking, the two most serious accusations.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:09:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/sean-diddy-combs-will-remain-in-jail-until-sentencing-bail-denied/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/anxiety-grips-haitian-community-in-united-states-over-termination-of-protected-status/A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:47:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/anxiety-grips-haitian-community-in-united-states-over-termination-of-protected-status/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/sean-diddy-combs-found-guilty-on-two-counts-escapes-prison-for-life/The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offences but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:51:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/sean-diddy-combs-found-guilty-on-two-counts-escapes-prison-for-life/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/looming-funding-shortfall-could-reverse-global-progress-against-aids-warns-unaids-chief/Without bold action, Byanyima warned, the world could witness 6.6 million new HIV infections by the end of the decade.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:27:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/looming-funding-shortfall-could-reverse-global-progress-against-aids-warns-unaids-chief/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/at-least-three-killed-after-au-military-helicopter-crashes-in-somalias-mogadishu-airport/The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:31:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/at-least-three-killed-after-au-military-helicopter-crashes-in-somalias-mogadishu-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/in-morocco-women-keep-the-art-of-traditional-rug-weaving-alive/In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women's cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:17:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/in-morocco-women-keep-the-art-of-traditional-rug-weaving-alive/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/eu-to-seek-tougher-measures-from-libyan-authorities-on-mediterranean-migrant-sea-crossings/The European Union Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner will visit Libya next week with representatives from Greece, Malta and Italy.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:05:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/eu-to-seek-tougher-measures-from-libyan-authorities-on-mediterranean-migrant-sea-crossings/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/medgar-evers-remembered-as-political-violence-rises-in-america/The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/medgar-evers-remembered-as-political-violence-rises-in-america/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/ecowas-calls-for-restraint-in-violent-protests-in-togo/Togo has been shaken by violent protests against cost of living and the regime by Faure Gnassingbé, who has concentrated executive power in his hands through a recent constitutional reform.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:44:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/ecowas-calls-for-restraint-in-violent-protests-in-togo/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/world-will-have-to-learn-to-live-with-heatwaves-un-says/A heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in several countries.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:50:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/world-will-have-to-learn-to-live-with-heatwaves-un-says/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/pix-of-the-day-july-2-2025/Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:13:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/pix-of-the-day-july-2-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/zimbabwe-court-rejects-opposition-bid-to-block-gukurahundi-massacre-hearings/The Gukurahundi hearings remain a deeply contentious but potentially transformative step in Zimbabwe’s long-delayed path toward truth, justice, and national reconciliation.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:11:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/zimbabwe-court-rejects-opposition-bid-to-block-gukurahundi-massacre-hearings/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/usaid-officially-shuts-doors-american-government-announces/It's the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the US government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump's second term as US president.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:40:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/usaid-officially-shuts-doors-american-government-announces/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/iran-reportedly-suspends-cooperation-with-un-nuclear-watchdog/The development raises fresh concerns over Iran’s nuclear transparency, though it remains unclear how the IAEA will respond or how the suspension will affect ongoing monitoring efforts.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:36:16 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/iran-reportedly-suspends-cooperation-with-un-nuclear-watchdog/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/one-child-displaced-every-five-seconds-in-mena-region-conflicts/Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:07:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/one-child-displaced-every-five-seconds-in-mena-region-conflicts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/liberias-former-president-william-tolbert-symbolically-reburied-45-years-after-his-murder/Liberia's former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed. On Tuesday, the 14 men were given a state funeral, attended by President Joseph Boakai.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:01:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/liberias-former-president-william-tolbert-symbolically-reburied-45-years-after-his-murder/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/malis-armed-forces-say-they-killed-80-militants-after-series-of-attacks-on-military-posts/Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:20:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/malis-armed-forces-say-they-killed-80-militants-after-series-of-attacks-on-military-posts/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/foreign-ministers-of-oman-and-egypt-urge-washington-and-tehran-to-resume-negotiations/At a joint news conference in Cairo on Tuesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:13:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/02/foreign-ministers-of-oman-and-egypt-urge-washington-and-tehran-to-resume-negotiations/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/paraguayan-town-celebrates-vibrant-kamba-raanga-festival-with-masks-fire-and-tradition/The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influencesTue, 01 Jul 2025 20:22:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/paraguayan-town-celebrates-vibrant-kamba-raanga-festival-with-masks-fire-and-tradition/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/cuban-womens-volleyball-team-barred-from-puerto-rico-tournament-after-visa-denial/The U.S. Embassy in Cuba declined to comment on the specific case, citing privacy policies, but reiterated that current travel policies aim to secure U.S. borders and protect its communities.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:07:57 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/cuban-womens-volleyball-team-barred-from-puerto-rico-tournament-after-visa-denial/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/sustainable-development-financing-conference-opens-in-seville/Around 60 heads of state and government and 15,000 attendees came together in southern Spain on Monday to kick off the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, an event that only takes place once a decade.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:25:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/sustainable-development-financing-conference-opens-in-seville/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/uncertainty-looms-over-nissan-south-africa-as-global-restructuring-continues/South Africa’s auto sector, a cornerstone of the country’s manufacturing industry, faces a challenging period. Yet, some experts believe that the evolving landscape may open new opportunities for investment in cleaner, more sustainable technologies — provided stakeholders are ready to adapt.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:21:04 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/uncertainty-looms-over-nissan-south-africa-as-global-restructuring-continues/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/club-world-cup-inter-milan-forward-luis-henrique-reacts-after-suprise-fluminense-win/Fluminense defeated Inter Milan 2-0 on Monday, eliminating the Italian giants from the FIFA Club World Cup.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:57:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/club-world-cup-inter-milan-forward-luis-henrique-reacts-after-suprise-fluminense-win/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/ons-jabeur-retires-from-wimbledon-opener-due-to-breathing-issues/This marks another setback in an injury-plagued season for Jabeur, who has battled shoulder and leg issues throughout 2024. A finalist at the 2022 U.S. Open, Jabeur’s future remains uncertain as she seeks to recover both physically and mentally.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/ons-jabeur-retires-from-wimbledon-opener-due-to-breathing-issues/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/in-kenya-90-of-packaged-food-needs-health-warning-label-under-new-rules/“Africa is facing a growing problem of obesity and overweight, and the trends are rising. This is a ticking time bomb. If unchecked, millions of people, including children, risk living shorter lives under the burden of poor health,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:54:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/in-kenya-90-of-packaged-food-needs-health-warning-label-under-new-rules/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/south-african-actor-embeth-davidtz-makes-directorial-debut-with-rhodesia-set-drama/"Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight" is an adaptation of Alexandra Fuller's 2001 memoir.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:47:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/south-african-actor-embeth-davidtz-makes-directorial-debut-with-rhodesia-set-drama/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/israeli-airstrike-on-popular-gaza-city-beach-cafe-kills-at-least-30/Al-Baqa café at the seaside in Gaza City was a popular spot among journalists, activists and locals. According to inhabitants, a children's birthday party was taking place when the location was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Monday.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:12:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/israeli-airstrike-on-popular-gaza-city-beach-cafe-kills-at-least-30/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/musk-trump-dispute-continues-as-musk-criticises-trump-signature-budget-bill/The US president and his former close ally billionaire Elon Musk are once more on the warpath: after Musk criticised Trump's signature spending act, dubbed "the Big Beautiful Bill" by the president, Trump threatened to cut government subsidies to Musk's companies.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:12:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/musk-trump-dispute-continues-as-musk-criticises-trump-signature-budget-bill/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/south-africa-at-least-101-dead-in-eastern-cape-floods-as-rescue-efforts-continue/Victims include 38 children. The youngest fatality is an infant about 12 months old.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:02:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/south-africa-at-least-101-dead-in-eastern-cape-floods-as-rescue-efforts-continue/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/in-goma-solar-power-brings-light-and-hope-in-ndosho-neighbourhood/Congolese-American company Nuru has set up a 1.3-megawatt solar mini-grid in Goma.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:24:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/in-goma-solar-power-brings-light-and-hope-in-ndosho-neighbourhood/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/report-us-cuts-to-foreign-aid-could-cause-more-than-14-million-deaths-by-2030/Donald Trump's decision to drastically cut US humanitarian aid is expected to have disastrous consequences, researchers warn.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:34:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/report-us-cuts-to-foreign-aid-could-cause-more-than-14-million-deaths-by-2030/