http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:05:28 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/cameroons-presidential-election-gathers-momemtum-as-candidates-file-for-the-october-vote/Candidacy submissions in Cameroon officially opened on Monday for October’s presidential election. But it wasn’t until Thursday that things gathered momentum, when President Paul Biya filed his candidacy via his proxy Jean Nkuete.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:05:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/cameroons-presidential-election-gathers-momemtum-as-candidates-file-for-the-october-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/nelson-mandela-international-day-2025-the-power-to-end-poverty-is-in-our-hands/In 2006, the United Nations declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:02:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/nelson-mandela-international-day-2025-the-power-to-end-poverty-is-in-our-hands/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/southern-syria-renewed-violence-between-druze-and-bedouin-clans/Renewed fighting erupted overnight into Friday between armed Druze groups and Bedouin clan members in southern Syria.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:20:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/southern-syria-renewed-violence-between-druze-and-bedouin-clans/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/au-names-burundian-president-special-envoy-for-sahel-region/"He will be able to speak on equal terms with the leaders of the Sahel States Alliance," highlights a diplomatic source.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:13:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/au-names-burundian-president-special-envoy-for-sahel-region/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/new-sanctions-from-eu-and-uk-target-russias-energy-sector-and-military-intelligence/The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:11:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/new-sanctions-from-eu-and-uk-target-russias-energy-sector-and-military-intelligence/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/joint-visit-of-church-leaders-to-gaza-after-deadly-church-attack-on-thursday/Top church leaders in Jerusalem made a rare solidarity visit to Gaza on Friday, just one day after an Israeli shell hit its only Catholic church, resulting in three fatalities.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:24:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/joint-visit-of-church-leaders-to-gaza-after-deadly-church-attack-on-thursday/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/critics-accuse-eswatini-authorities-of-selling-out-their-country-over-us-deportees/Government critics in Eswatini have accused the government of selling out the country after it took in five men accused of violent crimes who were deported from the US.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:19:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/critics-accuse-eswatini-authorities-of-selling-out-their-country-over-us-deportees/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/wafcon-202425-road-to-the-semi-finals-begins/No team dominated the opening round, as group-toppers Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa each dropped points, and none completed a clean sweep of victoriesFri, 18 Jul 2025 14:39:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/wafcon-202425-road-to-the-semi-finals-begins/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/kickball-a-unique-fusion-of-football-and-baseball-for-girls-in-liberia/Kickball, a blend of football and baseball. It’s played with feet instead of bats like in baseball, and there are no men involved.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:20:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/kickball-a-unique-fusion-of-football-and-baseball-for-girls-in-liberia/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/good-trouble-rallies-across-us-push-back-on-trump-agenda/Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:16:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/good-trouble-rallies-across-us-push-back-on-trump-agenda/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/gaza-christians-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-church-compound-laid-to-rest/Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church compound earlier that day.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:04:49 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/gaza-christians-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-church-compound-laid-to-rest/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/former-world-number-two-ons-jabeur-takes-a-hiatus-from-womens-tennis-tour/Former world number two Ons Jabeur steps back from women's tennis tour, saying "it's time to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.”Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:19:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/former-world-number-two-ons-jabeur-takes-a-hiatus-from-womens-tennis-tour/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/the-ripple-effect-of-trumps-budget-cuts-on-refugee-camps-in-kenya/Global aid organizations are experiencing the effects of the Trump administration's choice to close USAID and reduce funding for other aid groups.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:26:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/the-ripple-effect-of-trumps-budget-cuts-on-refugee-camps-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/voter-turnout-in-togos-municipal-elections-overall-low/Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time president Faure Gnassingbé that faced heavy repression, many stayed at home out of fear or political apathy.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:27:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/voter-turnout-in-togos-municipal-elections-overall-low/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/white-house-confirms-trump-diagnosed-with-common-vascular-condition/The disclosure is notable, as Trump has historically kept much of his health information private. The White House has not released further details on his current treatment plan, but officials emphasized the condition poses no serious health threat.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:13:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/white-house-confirms-trump-diagnosed-with-common-vascular-condition/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/brazilian-president-slams-trump-for-threatening-50-tariffs/Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday night condemned US president threats to raise import taxes on Brazil, mainly because he didn’t like the way it was treating former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:51:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/brazilian-president-slams-trump-for-threatening-50-tariffs/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/us-deportees-put-in-solitary-confinement-in-eswatini-government-spokesperson/Long periods of solitary confinement can cause cognitive disturbances, including depression, paranoia and psychosis, according to NGO Penal Reform International.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:31:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/us-deportees-put-in-solitary-confinement-in-eswatini-government-spokesperson/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/enough-is-enough-liberians-protest-for-justice-jobs-and-accountability/While no violence was reported, Monrovia’s usually bustling streets were quieter than normal, as many residents opted to stay home, fearing possible unrest. President Boakai’s office has yet to respond publicly to the protest or its demands.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:54:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/enough-is-enough-liberians-protest-for-justice-jobs-and-accountability/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/drone-strikes-target-oil-fields-in-iraqs-kurdish-region/No group has claimed responsibility, but the attacks have heightened tensions between Baghdad and Kurdish authorities, raising concerns about the region’s energy security.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:33:14 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/drone-strikes-target-oil-fields-in-iraqs-kurdish-region/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/cocoa-is-under-pressure-while-east-african-economy-is-on-the-rise-business-africa/Local farmers still struggle with financing, fair pay, and ethical labor practices while East Africa Leads with Nearly 6% Growth as the Continent Eyes a 4% Economic Rise in 2025.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:24:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/18/cocoa-is-under-pressure-while-east-african-economy-is-on-the-rise-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/nigeria-opposition-leader-atiku-abubakar-quits-former-ruling-pdp-party/Nigeria’s opposition leader, Abubakar Atiku, has taken a significant step by announcing his departure from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the party under which he pursued the presidency in previous elections without success.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:21:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/nigeria-opposition-leader-atiku-abubakar-quits-former-ruling-pdp-party/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/burkina-faso-to-dissolve-its-electoral-commission/The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI), which has been in place for over 20 years in Burkina Faso , is to be dissolved.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:04:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/burkina-faso-to-dissolve-its-electoral-commission/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/cameroon-biya-reshuffles-top-military-ranks-days-after-re-election-bid/Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya's new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa's oldest head of state's capacity to run again for president.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:59:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/cameroon-biya-reshuffles-top-military-ranks-days-after-re-election-bid/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/flight-captain-switched-off-fuel-flow-to-engines-in-air-india-crash/Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:01:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/flight-captain-switched-off-fuel-flow-to-engines-in-air-india-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-european-allies-agree-august-deadline-for-iran-nuclear-deal/U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:03:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-european-allies-agree-august-deadline-for-iran-nuclear-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/cameroon-2025-maurice-kamtos-presidential-candidacy-confirmed-amid-legal-and-political-ten/Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:32:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/cameroon-2025-maurice-kamtos-presidential-candidacy-confirmed-amid-legal-and-political-ten/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/how-to-keep-your-passwords-really-safe-advice-from-an-expert/In an age of multiplying cyber security issues, gone are the days of "1234567" or birthday date passwords. Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, tells us what to do instead, where to store passwords and which other safety measures there are.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:29:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/how-to-keep-your-passwords-really-safe-advice-from-an-expert/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/moroccos-sale-crafts-centre-trains-next-generation-to-keep-traditional-skills-alive/The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/moroccos-sale-crafts-centre-trains-next-generation-to-keep-traditional-skills-alive/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/france-shuts-down-last-military-base-in-senegal-after-65-years/“Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country,” President Faye said.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:44:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/france-shuts-down-last-military-base-in-senegal-after-65-years/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/low-turnout-for-municipal-elections-in-togo-silent-boycott-or-just-a-slow-start/Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025 for the country's municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had been to cast their votes in the capital Lomé. Are voters boycotting the poll or just not interested?Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:38:09 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/low-turnout-for-municipal-elections-in-togo-silent-boycott-or-just-a-slow-start/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/prince-harry-walks-angola-minefield-in-tribute-to-princess-diana/Harry last visited the country in 2019, continuing his mother’s legacy of compassion and advocacy in one of the world’s most mine-affected nations.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/prince-harry-walks-angola-minefield-in-tribute-to-princess-diana/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-flagship-hiv-and-aids-programme-saved-from-spending-cuts-for-now/Republican Senators took out a $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief programme, from a new bill that seeks to massively curb US government spending. The amendment still needs to be approved and go back to the House of Representatives for another round of voting.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:31:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-flagship-hiv-and-aids-programme-saved-from-spending-cuts-for-now/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/rare-dinosaur-skeleton-sells-for-30-million-at-sothebys-geek-week-auction/The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday, while a juvenile dinosaur skeleton went for more than $30 million.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:07:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/rare-dinosaur-skeleton-sells-for-30-million-at-sothebys-geek-week-auction/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-deports-95-haitians-amid-policy-shift-as-repatriates-face-uncertain-future/As Haiti continues to grapple with political instability, violence, and economic hardship, the return of deportees adds another layer of pressure on a country struggling to reintegrate its nationals.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:09:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/us-deports-95-haitians-amid-policy-shift-as-repatriates-face-uncertain-future/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/haitians-mark-annual-voodoo-christian-pilgrimage-amid-gang-violence/Faithful gathered in Port-au-Prince, instead of Saut d’Eau, after gangs took control of the city.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:17:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/haitians-mark-annual-voodoo-christian-pilgrimage-amid-gang-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/new-us-law-targets-fentanyl-related-copycat-drugs-driving-overdose-deaths/US President Donald Trump says a bill he signed on Wednesday will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule 1 narcotics.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:14:28 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/new-us-law-targets-fentanyl-related-copycat-drugs-driving-overdose-deaths/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/togo-holds-first-local-elections-since-controversial-power-shift/Voters are expected to elect leaders of the country's 117 municipalities. President Faure Gnassingbe, 59, is not formally on the ballot himself, yet the poll will be a test of Gnassingbe's popularity with calls to widespread anti-government protests on July 16 and 17.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:37:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Anne Sandager)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/togo-holds-first-local-elections-since-controversial-power-shift/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-visits-mauritania-for-talks-on-migration-trade-and-regional-secur/Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez visits Mauritania to boost cooperation on migration. Sanchez stressed the role 'safe and orderly' migration plays in Spain's economy but his visit comes amidst anti-immigrant unrest in Murcia after an attack on an elderly man last week.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:13:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-visits-mauritania-for-talks-on-migration-trade-and-regional-secur/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/12-countries-adopt-measures-to-pressure-israel-to-end-military-action-in-gaza/A bloc of 12 countries meeting in Colombia to discuss how to respond to the conflict in Gaza have agreed to a series of measures aimed at pressuring Israel to stop its military action in the Palestinian territory.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:49:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/12-countries-adopt-measures-to-pressure-israel-to-end-military-action-in-gaza/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/france-prime-minister-proposes-cutting-two-public-holidays-to-save-money-in-2026-budget/François Bayrou's proposal drew criticism from labour unions and the opposition.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:21:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/france-prime-minister-proposes-cutting-two-public-holidays-to-save-money-in-2026-budget/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/giant-mural-in-france-critiques-trumps-immigration-policies/A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:27:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/giant-mural-in-france-critiques-trumps-immigration-policies/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/eswatini-says-it-will-repatriate-immigrants-deported-by-united-states/An Eswatini government spokesperson said the five deportees were being held in correctional facilities while waiting for repatriation.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:09:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/eswatini-says-it-will-repatriate-immigrants-deported-by-united-states/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/south-africa-eskom-targets-mainly-clean-energy-sources-by-2040/The public power utility provides about 95% of electricity used in South Africa.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:27:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/south-africa-eskom-targets-mainly-clean-energy-sources-by-2040/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/nigeria-inflation-falls-slightly-for-third-month-straight-crisis-not-over/Despite the slowdown of inflation in the country, economic hardship is still a reality for many Nigerians. Contrary to headline inflation, food inflation rose slightly in the past month.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:07:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/nigeria-inflation-falls-slightly-for-third-month-straight-crisis-not-over/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/trump-downplays-us-state-departments-failure-to-release-more-epstein-files/A bloc of Republicans have demanded more transparency from the White House, after the US State Department failed to release several files in the Epstein sex trafficking case. The US president has rarely been criticised this harshly in his own camp.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:54:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/trump-downplays-us-state-departments-failure-to-release-more-epstein-files/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/un-special-rapporteur-calls-for-concrete-action-on-genocidal-gaza-occupation/United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is calling for concrete action on what she described as Israel's "genocidal" occupation of Gaza.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:01:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/un-special-rapporteur-calls-for-concrete-action-on-genocidal-gaza-occupation/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/malis-former-pm-moussa-mara-called-in-for-second-day-of-questioning/Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been called in again for questioning by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. No reason has been given but it's believed to be related to a message he posted on social media about political figures he visited in prison.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:03:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/malis-former-pm-moussa-mara-called-in-for-second-day-of-questioning/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/turkish-democracy-under-pressure-erdogans-top-rival-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison/Wednesday's conviction is based on comments made on Jan. 20 in which Imamouglu accused Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek of targeting opposition figures through alleged politically motivated investigations.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:57:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Anne Sandager)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/turkish-democracy-under-pressure-erdogans-top-rival-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/american-agency-sp-downgrades-senegals-credit-rating-from-b-to-b/Senegal's soaring debt level has led to several credit rating agencies downgrading the government. The country had recently increased its debt figures following an audit.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:53:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/american-agency-sp-downgrades-senegals-credit-rating-from-b-to-b/http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/fuel-allowance-scrapped-for-ghanas-cabinet-and-public-leaders/President John Dramani Mahama has eliminated fuel allowances and fuel provisions for all appointed political officials, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced in a statement released Tuesday, July 15, 2025.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:37:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/fuel-allowance-scrapped-for-ghanas-cabinet-and-public-leaders/