http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:21:31 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/after-months-of-closure-rafah-crossing-reopens-under-gaza-ceasefire/The first group of Palestinians expected to return to Gaza from Egypt arrived at the Rafah crossing on Monday, as the border partially reopened for the first time in months. Footage showed ambulances and microbuses lined up on the Egyptian side, waiting to cross.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:21:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/after-months-of-closure-rafah-crossing-reopens-under-gaza-ceasefire/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/three-sahel-nations-unite-through-theater-to-confront-security-crisis/In a display of cultural solidarity, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have joined forces to produce a musical comedy titled A Sahel Vigil, using art as a space for dialogue, memory, and reflection on the region's pressing security challenges.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:56:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/three-sahel-nations-unite-through-theater-to-confront-security-crisis/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/gaza-egypt-rafah-crossing-reopens-to-limited-traffic-after-long-closure/The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:13:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/gaza-egypt-rafah-crossing-reopens-to-limited-traffic-after-long-closure/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/fela-kuti-makes-history-with-posthumous-grammy-lifetime-achievement-award/Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction. The award will be presented in Los Angeles during a special ceremony held on the eve of the main Grammys gala.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:07:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/fela-kuti-makes-history-with-posthumous-grammy-lifetime-achievement-award/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/oromo-liberation-army-denies-its-fighters-target-civilians/In the forests of Ethiopia’s largest region, a shadow war grinds on. Hunted by government drones, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) commander Jaal Marroo denies his fighters target civilians.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:44:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/oromo-liberation-army-denies-its-fighters-target-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/gaza-reacts-as-rafah-crossing-set-to-reopen/After months of isolation, residents of Gaza are cautiously optimistic about the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:17:22 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/gaza-reacts-as-rafah-crossing-set-to-reopen/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/venice-carnival-begins-with-colorful-boat-parade-and-nod-to-2026-olympics/Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:39:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/venice-carnival-begins-with-colorful-boat-parade-and-nod-to-2026-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/bad-bunny-makes-history-with-spanish-album-win-at-2026-grammy-awards/Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won big.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:17:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/bad-bunny-makes-history-with-spanish-album-win-at-2026-grammy-awards/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/leaders-of-egypt-and-jordan-reiterate-opposition-to-gaza-displacement-as-rafah-crossing-re/The leaders of Egypt and Jordan on Sunday renewed their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians as Israel announced that it was partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:33:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/leaders-of-egypt-and-jordan-reiterate-opposition-to-gaza-displacement-as-rafah-crossing-re/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/jihadist-group-releases-video-it-claims-shows-attack-on-niamey-airbase/The Islamic State extremist group released a video on Sunday said to show its attack on an air force base in Niger's capital.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:14:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/jihadist-group-releases-video-it-claims-shows-attack-on-niamey-airbase/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/second-commercial-flight-since-start-of-sudanese-war-lands-at-khartoum-airport/A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital on Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the north-eastern African country nearly three years ago.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:17:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/02/second-commercial-flight-since-start-of-sudanese-war-lands-at-khartoum-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/kenya-nairobi-fashion-week-challenges-industry-to-rethink-consumption/It explored how designers can reduce their environmental impact and embrace ethical practices.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:37:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/kenya-nairobi-fashion-week-challenges-industry-to-rethink-consumption/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/senegals-football-federation-says-it-will-not-appeal-caf-sanctions/CAF’s ruling on Thursday follows chaotic scenes late in the Lions of Téranga’s AFCON final against hosts Morocco in January.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:01:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/senegals-football-federation-says-it-will-not-appeal-caf-sanctions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/dr-congo-resumption-of-transport-on-lake-tanganyika-brings-hope-to-uvira/Traffic was suspended for more than a month and a half while Uvira was occupied by AFC/M23 rebelsSun, 01 Feb 2026 14:45:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/dr-congo-resumption-of-transport-on-lake-tanganyika-brings-hope-to-uvira/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/iran-declares-european-union-armies-as-terrorist-groups-in-retaliatory-move/The announcement comes days after the EU added Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp to its list of terrorist organisations.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:39:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/iran-declares-european-union-armies-as-terrorist-groups-in-retaliatory-move/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/dr-congo-president-outlines-pre-conditions-for-a-national-dialogue/Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful talks between all the country's people.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:08:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/dr-congo-president-outlines-pre-conditions-for-a-national-dialogue/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/football-tournament-in-zimbabwe-spreads-awareness-of-cervical-cancer/It was part of the Goal Getters campaign, launched last year in a joint initiative by Gavi vaccine alliance, CAF, and UEFA.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:27:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/football-tournament-in-zimbabwe-spreads-awareness-of-cervical-cancer/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/undocumented-migrants-celebrate-spains-plan-to-legalise-their-status/Madrid earlier this week said it would grant residency and work permits to all foreigners, subject to certain conditions.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:54:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/undocumented-migrants-celebrate-spains-plan-to-legalise-their-status/http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/african-union-condemns-attacks-heinous-attacks-in-niger-and-vows-support/The Commission chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s support for the country amid ongoing security threats.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:45:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/01/african-union-condemns-attacks-heinous-attacks-in-niger-and-vows-support/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/deadly-extremist-attacks-kill-dozens-in-north-eastern-nigeria/The two separate assaults overnight on Thursday are believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:18:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/deadly-extremist-attacks-kill-dozens-in-north-eastern-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/tunisian-president-extends-state-of-emergency-for-another-11-months/The emergency law, which gives the authorities exceptional powers, has been consistently extended since 2015.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:33:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/tunisian-president-extends-state-of-emergency-for-another-11-months/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/witnesses-accuse-sudans-paramilitary-of-abducting-children-in-darfur/Accounts of the abductions by the Rapid Support Forces stretch back to the first year of the war.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:29:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/witnesses-accuse-sudans-paramilitary-of-abducting-children-in-darfur/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/senegal-says-it-will-appeal-caf-sanctions-imposed-after-afcon-final-chaos/Senegal’s sports minister said it would do everything it can 'to mitigate this sanction'.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:05:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/senegal-says-it-will-appeal-caf-sanctions-imposed-after-afcon-final-chaos/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/south-africa-expels-top-israeli-diplomat-over-social-media-posts/It said the violations include using official Israeli social media platforms to launch attacks against President Cyril Ramaphosa.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:49:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/south-africa-expels-top-israeli-diplomat-over-social-media-posts/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/guinea-bissaus-opposition-leader-released-from-jail-after-months-behind-bars/Domingos Simoes Pereira was one of several senior politicians imprisoned by the military following a November coup which took place days after presidential elections.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:44:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/guinea-bissaus-opposition-leader-released-from-jail-after-months-behind-bars/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/more-than-200-dead-in-landslides-at-rebel-controlled-mine-in-dr-congo/The Rubaya site produces about 15 per cent of the world's coltan, a key ingredient used to make smartphones.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:40:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/more-than-200-dead-in-landslides-at-rebel-controlled-mine-in-dr-congo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/italian-officials-on-trial-over-deadly-2023-migrant-shipwreck/At least 94 people, including 35 children, died when the boat crashed on the rocks off the tourist town of Steccato di Cutro.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:24:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/31/italian-officials-on-trial-over-deadly-2023-migrant-shipwreck/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/un-says-climate-shocks-driving-displacement-in-mozambque/The southern African country's latest bout of flooding has claimed nearly 140 lives since October 1, according to the National Disasters Management Institute, while nearly 400,000 people have had to flee their homesFri, 30 Jan 2026 20:49:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/un-says-climate-shocks-driving-displacement-in-mozambque/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/iran-steps-up-diplomacy-as-threat-of-us-attack-grows/Iran is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions with the United States but that there are no concrete plans for talks with Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said FridayFri, 30 Jan 2026 19:01:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/iran-steps-up-diplomacy-as-threat-of-us-attack-grows/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/french-nigerian-artists-team-up-to-craft-future-hits/In less than a week, nearly 60 tracks have been created in Lagos during a songwriting camp that brought together nine French artists from genres like rap and pop, and Afrobeats talents from Nigeria's Mavin RecordsFri, 30 Jan 2026 17:03:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/french-nigerian-artists-team-up-to-craft-future-hits/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/foreign-women-linked-to-is-in-syria-detention-camps-hope-for-amnesty/A recent government offensive has weakened the Kurdish-led forces that guard the camps near the border with Iraq.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:51:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/foreign-women-linked-to-is-in-syria-detention-camps-hope-for-amnesty/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/united-nations-renews-political-mission-in-haiti-for-another-year/It is tasked with supporting the country’s political stability, security institutions, rule of law, and human rights.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:57:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/united-nations-renews-political-mission-in-haiti-for-another-year/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/nigers-leader-says-france-benin-ivory-coast-behind-airport-attack/Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an Air Force base in the capital early Thursday, wounding four soldiers and damaging an aircraftFri, 30 Jan 2026 14:54:12 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/nigers-leader-says-france-benin-ivory-coast-behind-airport-attack/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/morocco-fm-bourita-in-brussels-for-15th-eu-association-council-meeting/The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas welcomed Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita to Brussels on Thursday for the 15th meeting of the Association Council of the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:45:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/morocco-fm-bourita-in-brussels-for-15th-eu-association-council-meeting/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/african-creators-push-for-recognition-of-digital-work-as-full-time-careers/Participants focused on monetizing what they described as “SWAG,” an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grubs, which they said form the cultural pillars behind the continent’s growing global influenceFri, 30 Jan 2026 13:56:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/african-creators-push-for-recognition-of-digital-work-as-full-time-careers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/pharrell-brandy-and-kirk-franklin-honoured-by-black-music-collective/Pharrell, Kirk Franklin and Brandy were honoured at the Recording Academy 2025 Black Music Collective Honors event Thursday night in Los Angeles.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:45:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/pharrell-brandy-and-kirk-franklin-honoured-by-black-music-collective/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/united-nations-and-ioc-calls-for-pause-in-wars-during-winter-olympics/The tradition dates back to ancient Greece, when warring city-states respected a truce to ensure safe passage for athletes and spectators.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:53:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/united-nations-and-ioc-calls-for-pause-in-wars-during-winter-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/nigerian-afrobeat-legend-fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-receive-lifetime-grammy/Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award was introduced in 1963.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/nigerian-afrobeat-legend-fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-receive-lifetime-grammy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/anthony-joshua-pays-tribute-to-friends-killed-in-nigeria-car-crash/In a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic' time.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:12:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/anthony-joshua-pays-tribute-to-friends-killed-in-nigeria-car-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/south-africa-drops-screening-of-melania-trump-documentary-in-cinemas/South Africa's main cinema houses have pulled a documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump just ahead of its release, with the distributor citing "the current climate", local media reported.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:12:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/south-africa-drops-screening-of-melania-trump-documentary-in-cinemas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/major-drug-bust-in-serbia-police-confiscate-5-tonnes-of-marijuana-in-krusevac/Serbian police seized nearly five tonnes of marijuana in a raid near Kruševac, arresting two people and uncovering weapons, suggesting a large criminal network.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:26:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/major-drug-bust-in-serbia-police-confiscate-5-tonnes-of-marijuana-in-krusevac/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/uganda-army-chief-apologises-to-us-over-bobi-wine-claims/Uganda's army chief broke ties with the United States on Friday, accusing its embassy of helping missing opposition leader Bobi Wine, then reversed his stance an hour later and issuing an apology to "our great friends."Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:55:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/uganda-army-chief-apologises-to-us-over-bobi-wine-claims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/burkina-faso-military-government-dissolves-100-political-parties/Burkina Faso's military government dissolved all political parties on Thursday, whose activities had been suspended since the military rulers seized power in 2022.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:02:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/burkina-faso-military-government-dissolves-100-political-parties/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/king-felipe-and-queen-letizia-attend-mass-for-spain-train-crash-victims/King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined over 300 relatives in Huelva to mourn the 45 victims of the Adamuz train crash.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:45:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/king-felipe-and-queen-letizia-attend-mass-for-spain-train-crash-victims/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/northern-morocco-on-maximum-flood-alert-as-loukkos-river-swells/Heavy rains in northern Morocco have prompted authorities in Ksar El Kebir to raise the flood alert to the highest level, with the swollen Loukkos River threatening multiple neighbourhoods.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:25:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/northern-morocco-on-maximum-flood-alert-as-loukkos-river-swells/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/niamey-residents-describe-horrific-gunfire-erupting-near-airport/The head of Niger's military junta on Thursday accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind an assault on a military base at Niamey's international airport, and thanked soldiers and "Russian partners" for repelling the attack.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:14:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/30/niamey-residents-describe-horrific-gunfire-erupting-near-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/us-and-au-agree-to-create-taskforce-to-bolster-relations/On Wednesday the U.S. and African Union Commission green lighted a deal to create a task force between the two sides in order to bolster infrastructure and investment.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:49:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/us-and-au-agree-to-create-taskforce-to-bolster-relations/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/ivory-coast-government-launches-cocoa-buyback-scheme/Cocoa stocks have been piling up in co operatives in Ivory Coast, but now the country’s coffee and cocoa council has launched its initiative to buy beans so producers can get paid. Several factors led to a crisis in the sector.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:22:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/ivory-coast-government-launches-cocoa-buyback-scheme/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/record-gold-price-squeezes-moroccan-jewellery-sector/Gold surged to over $5,000 an ounce this week amid uncertain economic times.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:01:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/record-gold-price-squeezes-moroccan-jewellery-sector/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/ethiopia-flights-from-capital-to-tigray-cancelled-as-tenions-mount/As fears of a return to conflict mount in Ethiopia, pssenger flights between the capital and cities in the northern Tigray region have been halted. Ethiopia airlines cited 'unplanned circumstances' for the cancellations.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:07:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/29/ethiopia-flights-from-capital-to-tigray-cancelled-as-tenions-mount/