http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:47:06 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/general-sworn-in-as-interim-leader-of-guinea-bissau-after-coup/General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:47:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/general-sworn-in-as-interim-leader-of-guinea-bissau-after-coup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/us-and-russian-crew-safely-dock-with-iss-for-8-month-mission/A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:41:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/us-and-russian-crew-safely-dock-with-iss-for-8-month-mission/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/interpol-global-policing-forum-says-security-needs-a-new-compass/Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:33:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/interpol-global-policing-forum-says-security-needs-a-new-compass/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/putin-says-usukraine-draft-points-could-form-basis-for-future-peace-deal/Putin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week for further discussions, signaling ongoing efforts to explore a possible path toward peace.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:29:31 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/putin-says-usukraine-draft-points-could-form-basis-for-future-peace-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/vatican-welcomes-27-metre-norway-spruce-in-st-peters-square/A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican's St Peter's Square as the festive season begins.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:30:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/vatican-welcomes-27-metre-norway-spruce-in-st-peters-square/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/french-president-unveils-voluntary-military-service-from-next-year/He said men and women aged 18 and 19 will start serving in a new paid 10-month military service programme from 2026.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:35:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/french-president-unveils-voluntary-military-service-from-next-year/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/pix-of-the-day-november-27-2025/Pix of the Day: November 27, 2025Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/pix-of-the-day-november-27-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/inside-legos-festive-operation-how-the-iconic-bricks-meet-holiday-demand/Holiday shoppers in Denmark browse new Lego sets as factories in Billund run nonstop to meet seasonal demand. Designers and automated warehouses keep production moving.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:17:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/inside-legos-festive-operation-how-the-iconic-bricks-meet-holiday-demand/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-opposition-accuses-president-of-faking-coup-to-retain-power/Fernando Dias was the main challenger in last week’s closely contested presidential vote, which he claims to have won.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:01:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-opposition-accuses-president-of-faking-coup-to-retain-power/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/death-toll-from-severe-flooding-in-southern-thailand-rises-to-over-80/Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provinces.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:48:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/death-toll-from-severe-flooding-in-southern-thailand-rises-to-over-80/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/report-finds-that-plastic-pellets-called-nurdles-are-swamping-the-world/Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:25:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/report-finds-that-plastic-pellets-called-nurdles-are-swamping-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-soldiers-announce-gen-horta-nta-as-junta-leader/Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after the country’s presidential election.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-soldiers-announce-gen-horta-nta-as-junta-leader/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/san-diego-zoo-welcomes-rare-fossa-triplets/With an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise awareness and support for safeguarding Madagascar’s unique wildlife.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:42:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/san-diego-zoo-welcomes-rare-fossa-triplets/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/authorities-to-open-investigation-into-the-fire-as-death-toll-rises-to-55/Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency services fought to control the fire for a second day.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:12:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/authorities-to-open-investigation-into-the-fire-as-death-toll-rises-to-55/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/ramaphosa-blasts-trump-for-blocking-south-africa-from-next-years-g20-summit/In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:52:46 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/ramaphosa-blasts-trump-for-blocking-south-africa-from-next-years-g20-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/apple-sued-over-conflict-minerals-linked-to-drc-and-rwanda/A US advocacy group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the company of using minerals tied to conflict and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:30:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/apple-sued-over-conflict-minerals-linked-to-drc-and-rwanda/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/simandou-iron-ore-guineas-mega-project-set-to-transform-global-mining-business-africa/After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:25:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Djeneba Sharon Camara)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/simandou-iron-ore-guineas-mega-project-set-to-transform-global-mining-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/attempted-school-abduction-foiled-by-kogi-vigilantes/A vigilante group in Kogi State blocked an attempted raid on Kiri High School on Monday, stopping armed men from abducting students.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:50:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/attempted-school-abduction-foiled-by-kogi-vigilantes/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/several-bodies-condemn-military-takeover-in-guinea-bissau-days-after-polls/In a joint statement released on Wednesday, just hours after the coup, the missions voiced their concerns over the arrest of the incumbent President, Embalo Sissoco and some of their agents.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:33:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/several-bodies-condemn-military-takeover-in-guinea-bissau-days-after-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/tinubu-declares-security-emergency-as-kidnappings-rock-nigeria/The president ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 security personnel on top of the 30,000 already approved, and the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect public figures and celebritiesThu, 27 Nov 2025 08:54:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/tinubu-declares-security-emergency-as-kidnappings-rock-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/kenya-scrambles-to-save-key-trade-pact-with-eu-suspended-by-court/In force since 2024, the so-called Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) drew opposition from experts who argued that the deal was supposed to be agreed with all east African countries, and not with Kenya aloneThu, 27 Nov 2025 06:38:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/kenya-scrambles-to-save-key-trade-pact-with-eu-suspended-by-court/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/at-least-36-dead-and-hundreds-missing-in-hong-kong-buildings-blaze/Residents were evacuated as the fire spread across seven of the eight high-rise residential buildings in the complex.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:49:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/at-least-36-dead-and-hundreds-missing-in-hong-kong-buildings-blaze/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/frances-top-court-upholds-conviction-against-former-president-sarkozy/The case involves the illegal financing of his 2012 re-election campaign.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:04:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/frances-top-court-upholds-conviction-against-former-president-sarkozy/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/nigerian-parents-of-abducted-children-say-they-are-being-kept-in-dark/Several of them say the government has told them nothing about efforts to rescue the nearly 300 students.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:21:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/nigerian-parents-of-abducted-children-say-they-are-being-kept-in-dark/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/military-officers-say-they-have-taken-full-control-of-guinea-bissau/The announcement comes a day after both the top candidates in last week’s presidential election declared victory.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:53:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/military-officers-say-they-have-taken-full-control-of-guinea-bissau/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/mali-uses-ai-to-teach-school-children-in-bambara/AI company RobotsMali has produced more than a hundred stories in local languages. These texts are now taught in schools.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:33:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/mali-uses-ai-to-teach-school-children-in-bambara/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/putin-plays-komuz-in-kyrgyzstan-during-state-visit-with-lukashenko/In Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin tried the komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz lute, during a short cultural stop on his state visit. Agreements on trade, education, migration, and security were also signed.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:06:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/putin-plays-komuz-in-kyrgyzstan-during-state-visit-with-lukashenko/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/global-funding-cuts-devastating-hiv-prevention-programmes-says-unaids/The agency says millions of people globally have lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:11:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/global-funding-cuts-devastating-hiv-prevention-programmes-says-unaids/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/amazon-deploys-2000-robots-in-uks-bolton-warehouse-to-meet-christmas-demand/In the UK, Amazon's Bolton warehouse uses 2,000 robots to streamline parcel handling, especially during the holiday peak, ensuring timely deliveries.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:55:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/amazon-deploys-2000-robots-in-uks-bolton-warehouse-to-meet-christmas-demand/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/an-equestrian-festival-in-a-western-libyan-city-goes-international/An equestrian festival in a western Libyan city has gone international after a successful local run last year.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:35:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/an-equestrian-festival-in-a-western-libyan-city-goes-international/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/rare-superman-comic-book-found-in-attic-breaks-world-record-at-auction/It was discovered by three brothers as they cleared out their late mother’s attic in San Francisco.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/rare-superman-comic-book-found-in-attic-breaks-world-record-at-auction/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/shanghai-marathon-set-to-kick-off-on-sunday/The 2025 Shanghai Marathon kicks off this Sunday, and organizers have announced a record-breaking 356,589 pre-registrations at their news conference earlier on Wednesday.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:30:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/shanghai-marathon-set-to-kick-off-on-sunday/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/un-says-food-distribution-in-sudan-improving-but-areas-remain-cut-off/The World Food Programme says despite promising signs, the country remains one of the world's largest hunger crises.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:08:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/un-says-food-distribution-in-sudan-improving-but-areas-remain-cut-off/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/gunshots-heard-near-presidential-palace-in-guinea-bissau-3-days-after-national-election/Gunshots were heard near the presidential palace three days after the presidential and legislative elections. Incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he had been arrested.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:17:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/gunshots-heard-near-presidential-palace-in-guinea-bissau-3-days-after-national-election/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/un-extends-libya-arms-embargo-ship-inspections/The resolution approved on Tuesday extends for six months the authorisation to inspect ships on the high seas off Libya’s coast suspected of violating the arms embargo on the country.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:30:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/un-extends-libya-arms-embargo-ship-inspections/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/children-in-gaza-find-peace-in-music-lessons/Gaza music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha helps children in Deir Al Balah find calm through simple lessons in guitar, violin and drums inside a crowded camp.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:54:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/children-in-gaza-find-peace-in-music-lessons/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/marburg-outbreak-worsens-in-ethiopia-as-death-toll-rises-to-six/At least six people have been confirmed dead due to a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia, according to a state-run news agency.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:19:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/marburg-outbreak-worsens-in-ethiopia-as-death-toll-rises-to-six/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/family-of-five-rescued-from-roof-amid-severe-flooding-in-hat-yai-thailand/A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:07:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/family-of-five-rescued-from-roof-amid-severe-flooding-in-hat-yai-thailand/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/high-rise-fire-in-hong-kongs-tai-po-district-kills-four-injures-three/Hong Kong's security secretary Tang Ping-keung visited the city's deadliest fire in years as it continued to blaze through high-rise apartment buildings overnight into Thursday.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:05:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/high-rise-fire-in-hong-kongs-tai-po-district-kills-four-injures-three/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/rising-lake-waters-cause-misery-for-people-forced-to-live-in-flooded-homes-in-kenya/The lake has surged more than a kilometre inland in what residents say is the worst flooding they have ever seen. Scientists are pointing to a mix of climate pressures and human activity as the cause.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:21:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/rising-lake-waters-cause-misery-for-people-forced-to-live-in-flooded-homes-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/thailand-declares-state-of-emergency-after-devastating-floods/Heavy flooding in southern Thailand continued to cause significant damage to cities and provinces near the Malaysian border, prompting evacuationsWed, 26 Nov 2025 12:16:50 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/thailand-declares-state-of-emergency-after-devastating-floods/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/senegal-latest-budget-report-reveals-lasting-pressure-on-public-finances/The report shows soaring spending and a stubborn deficit as the country is struggling with a serious public debt crisis.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:02:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/senegal-latest-budget-report-reveals-lasting-pressure-on-public-finances/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/kenyan-civil-society-petitions-icc-to-probe-tanzania-poll-violence/Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing increasing international pressure as a coalition of regional and global civil society groups and legal bodies has petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes against humanity committed during and after the disputedWed, 26 Nov 2025 10:53:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/kenyan-civil-society-petitions-icc-to-probe-tanzania-poll-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/popemobile-transformed-into-gaza-mobile-emergency-health-clinic/The Catholic charity Caritas on Tuesday unveiled the late Pope Francis' one-time vehicle, which, per his request, has been transformed into a mobile health clinic aimed at delivering care to the children of Gaza.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:39:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/popemobile-transformed-into-gaza-mobile-emergency-health-clinic/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/uganda-bobi-wines-party-says-hundreds-of-its-supporters-arrested-at-rally/A police spokesman accused Wine of leading an illegal procession, and that security forces intervened to restore orderWed, 26 Nov 2025 10:30:03 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/uganda-bobi-wines-party-says-hundreds-of-its-supporters-arrested-at-rally/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/haitian-high-ranking-official-responds-to-us-sanctions/Fritz Alphonse Jean, a member of Haiti's transitional presidential council, on Tuesday denied supporting gangs after the U.S. imposed visa restrictions on him.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:29:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/haitian-high-ranking-official-responds-to-us-sanctions/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/24-schoolgirls-abducted-from-kebbi-in-nigeria-rescued-president-says/The attack in Kebbi was among a spate of recent mass abductions in Nigeria, including a raid Friday on the Saint Mary’s School in north-central Niger state in which more than 300 students and staff from the Catholic school were abductedWed, 26 Nov 2025 08:52:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/24-schoolgirls-abducted-from-kebbi-in-nigeria-rescued-president-says/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/trump-to-review-refugee-admissions-under-biden-memo/The review is likely to sow confusion and fear among the nearly 200,000 refugees who came to the United States during that periodWed, 26 Nov 2025 09:21:23 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/trump-to-review-refugee-admissions-under-biden-memo/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/thai-woman-found-alive-in-her-coffin-before-her-cremation-at-a-temple/Staff at a Buddhist temple got a big shock when they heard a faint knocking coming from inside the casket.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:35:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/thai-woman-found-alive-in-her-coffin-before-her-cremation-at-a-temple/http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/african-and-european-leaders-pledge-to-boost-trade-and-tackle-migration/The summit in the Angolan capital, Luanda, marked 25 years of European-African Union relations.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:52:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/african-and-european-leaders-pledge-to-boost-trade-and-tackle-migration/