http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:54:36 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/tshisekedi-accuses-rwanda-of-breaking-ceasefire-within-24-hours/In an address to parliament on Monday, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of breaking a ceasefire deal just one day after it was signed.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:37:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/tshisekedi-accuses-rwanda-of-breaking-ceasefire-within-24-hours/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/100-nigerian-schoolchildren-back-home-after-kidnapping/One hundred schoolchildren freed after being abducted in northern Nigeria last month were welcomed home on Monday at a ceremony in Minna, the capital of Niger state.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:35:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/100-nigerian-schoolchildren-back-home-after-kidnapping/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/tanzania-blocks-independence-day-protests-calls-them-a-coup/Authorities in Tanzania are warning people to stay at home on Tuesday, saying that protests planned to mark the country’s Independence Day are unlawful and constitute an attempted coup.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:48:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/09/tanzania-blocks-independence-day-protests-calls-them-a-coup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/somalias-poets-keep-hope-alive-for-storytelling-and-for-peace/Somalia is often called a nation of poets, but decades of conflict have left its cultural heritage in jeopardy. Now, a fading generation of masters is offering a message of peace and trying to keep oral poetry alive.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:13:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/somalias-poets-keep-hope-alive-for-storytelling-and-for-peace/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/calm-returns-to-cotonou-after-benin-coup-attempt/Traffic in the Benin capital of Cotonou resumed on Monday following an attempted coup that shook the country a day earlier.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:41:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/calm-returns-to-cotonou-after-benin-coup-attempt/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/ivory-coasts-incumbent-leader-ouattara-is-sworn-in-for-a-fourth-term/Ivory Coast's incumbent President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in on Monday for a fourth term after taking over 89% of the vote in an October election marked by low turnout and unrest.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:21:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/ivory-coasts-incumbent-leader-ouattara-is-sworn-in-for-a-fourth-term/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/salah-dropped-by-liverpool-ahead-of-inter-milan/Mohamed Salah trained with his Liverpool team-mates ahead of their trip to Milan to face Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:54:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/salah-dropped-by-liverpool-ahead-of-inter-milan/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/eu-approves-draft-overhaul-of-migration-policy/The major change, if adopted, could see the return of migrant hubs and EU countries striking bilateral agreements with non-member states to facilitate deportation of rejected asylum seekers.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:16:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/eu-approves-draft-overhaul-of-migration-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/truckers-strike-paralyzes-cameroons-main-trade-route/A truckers' strike in Cameroon has brought major disruptions to one of the country's primary commercial routes, National Highway 1.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:25:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/truckers-strike-paralyzes-cameroons-main-trade-route/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/who-condemns-airstrikes-that-killed-114-in-sudan/The head of the World Health Organization has denounced a series of airstrikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan State that killed 114 people, including 63 children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:54:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/who-condemns-airstrikes-that-killed-114-in-sudan/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/sudan-rsf-claims-takeover-of-heglig-oil-field-in-south-kordofan/The paramilitary group claimed on Monday that it had taken control of the strategically important oil field at the border with South Sudan. Heglig is also a key source of revenue for Juba, as it houses its main oil processing facility.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:40:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/sudan-rsf-claims-takeover-of-heglig-oil-field-in-south-kordofan/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/pix-of-the-day-december-8-2025/Pix of the Day: December 8, 2025Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:49:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/pix-of-the-day-december-8-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/mozambique-surge-in-violence-displaces-more-than-100000-people/The past two weeks have seen a sudden increase in violent attacks from insurgent groups in Mozambique. This has led more than 100,000 people to flee, most of them being children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:53:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/mozambique-surge-in-violence-displaces-more-than-100000-people/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/global-humanitarian-crisis-worsens-un-seeks-23-billion-for-2026/The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations Humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:29:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/global-humanitarian-crisis-worsens-un-seeks-23-billion-for-2026/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/france-and-nigeria-to-strengthen-relations-amid-nigerian-security-crisis/French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that his country would strengthen ties with Nigeria at the request of his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu. This comes amid a growing security crisis in Nigeria's north.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:08:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/france-and-nigeria-to-strengthen-relations-amid-nigerian-security-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/authorities-in-nigeria-secure-the-release-of-100-kidnapped-students/After more than two weeks in captivity, 100 students kidnapped from their school in Nigeria have been released.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:09:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/authorities-in-nigeria-secure-the-release-of-100-kidnapped-students/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/italy-swimmer-damiano-lestingi-proposes-during-olympic-flame-event/Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:57:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/italy-swimmer-damiano-lestingi-proposes-during-olympic-flame-event/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/new-russian-drone-strikes-hit-ukraines-sumy-region-residents-evacuated-amid-fires/Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:32:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/new-russian-drone-strikes-hit-ukraines-sumy-region-residents-evacuated-amid-fires/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/uganda-opposition-leader-bobi-wine-says-he-was-beaten-by-security-forces/The prominent opposition candidate and former pop star Bobi Wine said in posts on social network X late on Saturday that he was attacked while campaigning in the north of the country.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:26:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/uganda-opposition-leader-bobi-wine-says-he-was-beaten-by-security-forces/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/kenya-dominates-at-valencia-marathon-as-korir-and-jepkosgei-set-personal-bests/It was a clean sweep for Kenya at the 45th Valencia Marathon on Sunday - as runners John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei dominated the competition.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:58:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/kenya-dominates-at-valencia-marathon-as-korir-and-jepkosgei-set-personal-bests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/civilians-evacuate-amid-renewed-thailand-cambodia-border-conflict/Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:45:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/civilians-evacuate-amid-renewed-thailand-cambodia-border-conflict/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/17-migrants-drown-in-crete-sea-crossing/At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:05:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/17-migrants-drown-in-crete-sea-crossing/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/sa-withdraws-palestinian-visa-privileges-over-charter-flight-row/South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:49:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/sa-withdraws-palestinian-visa-privileges-over-charter-flight-row/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/benins-president-talon-thanks-army-leaders-for-remaining-loyal-in-face-of-attempted-coup/Benin’s President Patrice Talon has thanked army leaders for helping to defeat an attempted military coup in the West African nation. He also vowed that the mutineers would be punished.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:48:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/08/benins-president-talon-thanks-army-leaders-for-remaining-loyal-in-face-of-attempted-coup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/benin-coup-attempt-thwarted-by-soldiers-loyal-to-the-republic-minister-says/A military coup declared in Benin on Sunday has failed, the country’s interior minister said, just hours after soldiers took over state television to announce the dissolution of government.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:45:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/benin-coup-attempt-thwarted-by-soldiers-loyal-to-the-republic-minister-says/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/mohamed-salah-says-hes-been-thrown-under-the-bus-by-liverpool/Once the team’s star forward, Mohamed Salah cast doubt on his future at Liverpool on Saturday, saying he feels like he’s been “thrown under the bus” by the Premier League club.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/mohamed-salah-says-hes-been-thrown-under-the-bus-by-liverpool/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/drc-m23-rebels-continue-their-advance-in-south-kivu-take-control-of-strategic-town-of-luvu/M23 rebels, supported by the Rwandan army are continuing their advice in the South Kivu region of the DR Congo, local sources say. On Saturday, the rebels took control of the strategic town of Luvungi, near the border with Burundi, and several surrounding villages.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:13:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/drc-m23-rebels-continue-their-advance-in-south-kivu-take-control-of-strategic-town-of-luvu/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/tunisias-powerful-ugtt-union-calls-nationwide-strike-for-january-21/Tunisia’s main union, the UGTT, has announced a nationwide strike for January 21 to demand wage-increase negotiations and protest an escalating government crackdown on critics.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:20:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/tunisias-powerful-ugtt-union-calls-nationwide-strike-for-january-21/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/soldiers-in-benin-announce-apparent-military-coup/A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled,” the interior minister said in a video on Facebook.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:51:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/soldiers-in-benin-announce-apparent-military-coup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/guinea-bissaus-military-junta-announces-national-transitional-council-to-oversee-governing/Just over a week after seizing power, Guinea Bissau’s military says it has established a National Transitional Council.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:53:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/guinea-bissaus-military-junta-announces-national-transitional-council-to-oversee-governing/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/death-toll-in-south-africa-shooting-rises-to-12-after-one-victim-dies-in-hospital/The death toll in Saturday’s shooting at an unlicensed bar near South Africa’s capital Pretoria has risen to 12 after one person died in hospital.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:26:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/07/death-toll-in-south-africa-shooting-rises-to-12-after-one-victim-dies-in-hospital/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/thousands-flee-south-as-fighting-intensifies-days-after-drc-and-rwanda-recommit-to-peace-d/The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is once again descending into chaos. Thousands of people are on the move, fleeing the intense fighting.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:50:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/thousands-flee-south-as-fighting-intensifies-days-after-drc-and-rwanda-recommit-to-peace-d/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/rwanda-signs-228-agreement-with-us-under-washingtons-new-aid-model/The United States and Rwanda have signed a $228 million agreement aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s health sector while promoting long-term financial self-reliance.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:15:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/rwanda-signs-228-agreement-with-us-under-washingtons-new-aid-model/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/3-year-old-boy-among-11-people-killed-in-south-africa-shooting/At least 11 people have been killed in a shooting at a hostel in South Africa. Three minors including a 3-year-old boy are among the dead, police say.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:58:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/3-year-old-boy-among-11-people-killed-in-south-africa-shooting/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/mbappe-just-five-goals-short-of-beating-ronaldos-2013-real-madrid-record/Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is closing in on the club record for the most goals scored in a calendar year.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:37:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/mbappe-just-five-goals-short-of-beating-ronaldos-2013-real-madrid-record/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/fears-of-new-clashes-as-police-in-tanzania-outlaw-independence-day-protests/Police in Tanzania have announced that any protests during next week’s Independence Day would be illegal. The news is raising concerns of further clashes after last month’s post-election violence.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:53:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/fears-of-new-clashes-as-police-in-tanzania-outlaw-independence-day-protests/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/hundreds-protest-in-mogadishu-against-us-president-trumps-comments-about-somali-immigrants/Hundreds of people took to the streets of Mogadishu on Friday to voice their outrage at US President Trump’s reference to Somali immigrants as “garbage.”Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:57:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/hundreds-protest-in-mogadishu-against-us-president-trumps-comments-about-somali-immigrants/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/fifa-awards-us-president-trump-its-first-ever-international-peace-prize/International football’s governing body FIFA has awarded US President Trump its first ever peace prize for what it says are his efforts to work towards peace around the world.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:22:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/06/fifa-awards-us-president-trump-its-first-ever-international-peace-prize/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/somali-migrant-recounts-torture-in-libya-but-says-hope-for-a-better-life-still-drives-him/Awale is one of hundreds of thousands of Somalis who have fled decades of conflict and hardship. While many seek safety in neighboring countries, others — like him — still dream of the West despite rising barriersFri, 05 Dec 2025 20:58:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/somali-migrant-recounts-torture-in-libya-but-says-hope-for-a-better-life-still-drives-him/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/avatar-fire-and-ash-explores-trust-loss-and-family-fracture-says-zoe-saldana/Saldaña explains that Neytiri’s willingness to follow her partner Jake Sully contrasts sharply with her own personality.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:43:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/avatar-fire-and-ash-explores-trust-loss-and-family-fracture-says-zoe-saldana/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/kenyan-parliament-report-condemns-british-army-unit-batuk-over-decades-of-abuses/The Kenyan lawmakers described BATUK’s presence as more akin to that of an “occupying force” than a partner — calling into question the long-standing defense cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom and demanding stronger oversight, accountability, and mechanisms for victims’ justice and compenFri, 05 Dec 2025 16:43:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/kenyan-parliament-report-condemns-british-army-unit-batuk-over-decades-of-abuses/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/al-hoceima-closes-schools-amid-severe-weather-in-northern-morocco/The temporary shutdown is part of wider precautionary measures taken across northern Morocco as the country faces a new wave of unstable weather, including rain, snowfall in higher elevations, and colder temperatures.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:57:51 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/al-hoceima-closes-schools-amid-severe-weather-in-northern-morocco/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/putin-says-russia-and-india-will-boost-their-annual-trade/Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:24:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/putin-says-russia-and-india-will-boost-their-annual-trade/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/chinese-exports-to-africa-soar-despite-tariff-wars/Chinese customs data shows that $122 billion worth of goods were exported to Africa in the first eight months of 2025, with projections that the figure could reach $200 billionFri, 05 Dec 2025 15:51:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/chinese-exports-to-africa-soar-despite-tariff-wars/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/pix-of-the-day-december-5-2025/Pix of the Day: December 5, 2025Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:27:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/pix-of-the-day-december-5-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/ahmed-nejib-chebbi-a-leading-figure-in-the-tunisian-opposition-arrested/One of the leading opposition figures in Tunisia, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, was arrested on Thursday by the authorities following his sentencing last week by a Tunis Court of Appeal.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:44:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/ahmed-nejib-chebbi-a-leading-figure-in-the-tunisian-opposition-arrested/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/burkina-faso-set-to-bring-back-death-penalty-in-new-government-bill/“The adoption of this bill is part of reforms ... to have a justice that responds to the deep aspirations of our people,”Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:34:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/burkina-faso-set-to-bring-back-death-penalty-in-new-government-bill/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/zumas-18-year-corruption-battle-nears-crucial-court-ruling/Zuma is also fighting a ruling ordering him to repay $1.6 million in state-funded legal fees from his corruption defense. He is appealing the judgment, insisting he is not liable.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:55:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/zumas-18-year-corruption-battle-nears-crucial-court-ruling/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/tanzania-blocks-activists-online-as-independence-day-protests-loom/Meta has restricted prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi-Tsehai's Instagram account within Tanzania following a government directive, escalating fears of digital censorship ahead of planned Independence Day protests on December 9.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:15:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/tanzania-blocks-activists-online-as-independence-day-protests-loom/http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/us-to-widen-travel-ban-to-more-than-30-countries/Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a TV show Thursday that she was recommending a travel ban on any country ''that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies"Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:53:17 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/us-to-widen-travel-ban-to-more-than-30-countries/