Africanews RSShttp://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:34:38 +0000Cameroon's Catholics fear papal visit could pay political dividends for President Biyahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/cameroons-catholics-fear-papal-visit-will-pay-political-dividends-for-president-biya/As rumours emerged of a papal visit, some of Cameroon's Catholics voiced fears the trip would give longtime President Paul Biya a chance to polish his image six months on from deadly protests following his contested re-election.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:34:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/cameroons-catholics-fear-papal-visit-will-pay-political-dividends-for-president-biya/War pushes poverty in Sudan to 70 percent, UN warns http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/war-pushes-poverty-in-sudan-to-70-percent-un-warns/Nearly 70 percent of people in Sudan are now living in poverty, almost double pre-war levels, as conflict continues to devastate the country’s economy and social fabric, a senior UN official has said.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:25:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/war-pushes-poverty-in-sudan-to-70-percent-un-warns/Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to new rape chargeshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-pleads-not-guilty-to-new-rape-charges/Ghana footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new allegations of rapes.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:20:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-pleads-not-guilty-to-new-rape-charges/Uganda kindergarten killings trial begins as defendant pleads not guiltyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/uganda-kindergarten-killings-trial-begins-as-defendant-pleads-not-guilty/A case that has shocked Uganda is now taking center stage in court. In Kampala, the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum has officially begun. He stands accused of killing four young children in a crime that has gripped the nation.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:02:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/uganda-kindergarten-killings-trial-begins-as-defendant-pleads-not-guilty/Ex-Nigeria oil boss denies £2M bribe claims in London courthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ex-nigeria-oil-boss-denies-2m-bribe-claims-in-london-court/A former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied corruption allegations as she testified before a London court, rejecting claims that she accepted bribes while in office.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:36:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ex-nigeria-oil-boss-denies-2m-bribe-claims-in-london-court/Ghana names Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of FIFA World Cuphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ghana-names-carlos-queiroz-as-coach-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of its men’s national football team, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Monday (13 April).Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:27:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ghana-names-carlos-queiroz-as-coach-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surgeshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/sirens-halt-israel-for-holocaust-remembrance-day-as-antisemitism-surges/Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:21:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/sirens-halt-israel-for-holocaust-remembrance-day-as-antisemitism-surges/Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/botswana-oman-sign-energy-and-mining-deals-to-deepen-economic-ties/Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:54:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/botswana-oman-sign-energy-and-mining-deals-to-deepen-economic-ties/CAF chief open to corruption probe as Senegal-Morocco row deepenshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/caf-chief-open-to-corruption-probe-as-senegal-morocco-row-deepens/Patrice Motsepe says he welcomes any independent inquiry into governance at the African football body, as tensions rise over the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:05:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/caf-chief-open-to-corruption-probe-as-senegal-morocco-row-deepens/Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stayhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay/King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:17:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay/Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensionshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions/Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions/Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiershttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-historic-mass-at-rainsoaked-basilica-in-algiers/Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:54:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-historic-mass-at-rainsoaked-basilica-in-algiers/Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax breakhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/trump-uses-mcdonalds-oval-office-stunt-to-tout-new-us-tip-tax-break/Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:38:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/trump-uses-mcdonalds-oval-office-stunt-to-tout-new-us-tip-tax-break/Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two yearshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/burundi-court-partially-acquits-jailed-journalist-after-two-years/A Burundian court partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza on Monday after nearly two years behind bars.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:36:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/burundi-court-partially-acquits-jailed-journalist-after-two-years/What impact will the Iran war have on the wedding industry?http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/what-impact-will-the-iran-war-have-on-the-wedding-industry/The wedding industry in the UK is gauging the impact of the war with Iran. Despite riding fuel prices putting pressure on supply chains, vendors say they are prepared to absorb higher costs.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:01:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/what-impact-will-the-iran-war-have-on-the-wedding-industry/Benin awaits the name of its next president [Africanews Today]http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-awaits-the-name-of-its-next-president-africanews-today/In Benin, the focus is now on counting the votes following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:53:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ali Bamba)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-awaits-the-name-of-its-next-president-africanews-today/Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorillahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla/Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:16:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla/Pope Leo pays his respects at Algeria-France war monumenthttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/algeria-pope-leo-makes-first-papal-visit/Pope Leo touched down in Algeria on Monday, beginning an 11 day tour of four African countries. Leo is visiting Algeria to champion Christian-Muslim co-existence.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:39:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/algeria-pope-leo-makes-first-papal-visit/Wadagni claims landslide victory in Benin presidential vote http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/opposition-candidate-concedes-defeat-in-benin-presidential-election/Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 percent of the vote according to provisional results released by the electoral commission.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:12:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/opposition-candidate-concedes-defeat-in-benin-presidential-election/Lafarge Trial: Cement firm fined, former CEO jailed http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/lafarge-trial-cement-firm-fined-former-ceo-jailed/A French court has fined cement group Lafarge $1.3 million for paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to keep its factory running in Syria during the civil war.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/lafarge-trial-cement-firm-fined-former-ceo-jailed/Nigerian Air Forces launches investigation into deadly airstrike in Yobe statehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/nigerian-air-forces-launches-investigation-into-deadly-airstrike-in-yobe-state/Nigeria's Air Force has launched an investigation after an airstrike on Sunday allegedly killed dozens of civilians in the country's northeast.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:45:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/nigerian-air-forces-launches-investigation-into-deadly-airstrike-in-yobe-state/France: Parliament debates bill to simplify return of stolen artworks http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/france-parliament-debates-bill-to-simplify-return-of-stolen-artworks/It still has tens of thousands of artworks and artefacts that it looted from its colonial empire. Now, France is debating a bill to simplify returning them to their countries of origin.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:41:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/france-parliament-debates-bill-to-simplify-return-of-stolen-artworks/Malawi's former finance minister arrested for corruption as post-election crackdown continueshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/malawis-former-finance-minister-arrested-on-charges-of-corruption-and-abuse-of-office/Malawian police arrested the former finance minister Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, in the latest move in a widening post-election crackdown on former senior officials.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:28:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/malawis-former-finance-minister-arrested-on-charges-of-corruption-and-abuse-of-office/Global markets slide as Donald Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockadehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/global-markets-slide-as-donald-trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/Global markets have been rattled after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following failed peace talks with Iran.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:08:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/global-markets-slide-as-donald-trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/Middle East War: Iran threatens Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/middle-east-war-iran-threatens-persian-gulf-gulf-of-oman/Iran's military has warned that no ports in the Persian gulf or Gulf of Oman will be safe if its own ports are threatened. It comes as the US military announced it will launch a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:53:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/middle-east-war-iran-threatens-persian-gulf-gulf-of-oman/Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surgehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/thailand-marks-songkran-new-year-with-water-fights-and-travel-surge/Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:11:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/thailand-marks-songkran-new-year-with-water-fights-and-travel-surge/Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulanceshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/lebanon-red-cross-teams-inspect-wreckage-after-israeli-airstrikes-damage-ambulances/Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:19:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/lebanon-red-cross-teams-inspect-wreckage-after-israeli-airstrikes-damage-ambulances/Pope Leo XIV pushes back as Donald Trump criticism escalateshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xiv-pushes-back-as-donald-trump-criticism-escalates/US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xiv-pushes-back-as-donald-trump-criticism-escalates/Ghanaian Premier League player Dominic Frimpong killed during attack on team bushttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/ghanaian-premier-league-player-dominic-frimpong-killed-during-attack-on-team-bus/Football fans in Ghana are in mourning after the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong. The 20-year-old winger was killed in a suspected armed robbery on the team's bus, the country's football association said on Monday.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:25:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/ghanaian-premier-league-player-dominic-frimpong-killed-during-attack-on-team-bus/Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visithttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-in-algeria-urges-forgiveness-and-reconciliation-on-historic-visit/Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:01:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-in-algeria-urges-forgiveness-and-reconciliation-on-historic-visit/Airstrike in Nigeria kills dozens, civilians feared among victimshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/airstrike-in-nigeria-kills-dozens-civilians-feared-among-victims/At least 56 people were killed and 14 injured after a military airstrike hit a market in northeastern Nigeria, according to a UN report, with locals and rights groups warning that civilians were among those killed.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:43:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/airstrike-in-nigeria-kills-dozens-civilians-feared-among-victims/Benin leans into painful past to encourage cultural tourism http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-leans-into-painful-past-to-encourage-cultural-tourism/Benin is leaning into its painful history as a key port in the transatlantic slave trade to encourage tourism.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:06:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-leans-into-painful-past-to-encourage-cultural-tourism/Pope Leo XIV begins historic Algeria visit on first leg of Africa tourhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xiv-begins-historic-algeria-visit-on-first-leg-of-africa-tour/Pope Leo XIV has begun a historic visit to Algeria, marking the first-ever papal trip to the country and launching an 11-day African tour focused on interfaith dialogue and regional engagement.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:42:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xiv-begins-historic-algeria-visit-on-first-leg-of-africa-tour/Mauritius vows to pursue Chagos sovereignty after UK deal collapseshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/mauritius-vows-to-pursue-chagos-sovereignty-after-uk-deal-collapses/Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:03:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/mauritius-vows-to-pursue-chagos-sovereignty-after-uk-deal-collapses/Hill-Lewis rises in DA as South Africa’s political race heats uphttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hill-lewis-rises-in-da-as-south-africas-political-race-heats-up/Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:33:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hill-lewis-rises-in-da-as-south-africas-political-race-heats-up/At least 30 people dead following tragic stampede at Haiti fort http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/at-least-30-people-dead-following-tragic-stampede-at-haiti-fort/A tragic stampede at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured, after crowds gathered for traditional festivities.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:18:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/at-least-30-people-dead-following-tragic-stampede-at-haiti-fort/Haiti: at least 30 dead in stampede at UNESCO‑listed Citadelle Laferrière fortresshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/haiti-at-least-25-dead-in-stampede-at-unesco-citadelle-laferriere-fortress/At least 30 people died on Saturday, 11 April 2026, after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière near Milot, a major tourist site in the north of Haiti.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/haiti-at-least-25-dead-in-stampede-at-unesco-citadelle-laferriere-fortress/Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour sparks hope, faith and calls for peacehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xivs-africa-tour-sparks-hope-faith-and-calls-for-peace/Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconciliation.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:17:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-xivs-africa-tour-sparks-hope-faith-and-calls-for-peace/Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrityhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity/Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:47:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity/Hungary: jubilant scenes across Budapest follow Magyar’s victoryhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory/Hungary saw large crowds take to the streets on Sunday, 12 April 2026, after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat, ending 16 years in power.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:32:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory/Benin heads to a pivotal transition as votes are countedhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-heads-to-a-pivotal-transition-as-votes-are-counted/Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner to succeed outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:31:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/benin-heads-to-a-pivotal-transition-as-votes-are-counted/At least 200 killed in airstrikes in northeast Nigeriahttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/at-least-200-killed-in-airstrikes-in-northeast-nigeria/Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe state as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, local residents and Amnesty International said on Sunday.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:49:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/at-least-200-killed-in-airstrikes-in-northeast-nigeria/Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes ragehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage/Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:12:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage/Atlantic Music Expo: Cape Verde celebrates its musical heritagehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/atlantic-music-expo-cape-verde-celebrates-its-musical-heritage/At the annual festival, the archipelago's brightest musical talents not only showcase their art, but also perform an essential service to Cape Verde's culture and identity by keeping traditional music alive.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:51:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/atlantic-music-expo-cape-verde-celebrates-its-musical-heritage/Cape Town mayor elected to lead S.Africa's second-largest partyhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/cape-town-mayor-elected-to-lead-safricas-second-largest-party/South Africa's second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance, elected Cape Town's mayor Sunday to lead it into the 2029 national polls, stepping up a drive to take votes away from the faltering ANC.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:20:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/cape-town-mayor-elected-to-lead-safricas-second-largest-party/Benin: Talon shows himself optimistic about election as he casts his votehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/benin-talon-shows-himself-optimistic-about-election-as-he-casts-his-vote/Benin's president Patrice Talon said "the best is yet to come for Benin" before casting his vote in Sunday's presidential election that will decide who will be his successor.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:48:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/benin-talon-shows-himself-optimistic-about-election-as-he-casts-his-vote/Sudanese refugees in CAR: humanitarian situation is disastroushttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/sudanese-refugees-in-car-humanitarian-situation-is-disastrous/Despite a relative decline in international attention, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains severe and largely ignored. 2.3 million people – 35 percent of the population - live in extreme vulnerability.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:39:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/sudanese-refugees-in-car-humanitarian-situation-is-disastrous/Iran's new Supreme Leader is reportedly recovering from severe woundshttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/irans-new-supreme-leader-is-reportedly-recovering-from-severe-wounds/The news agency Reuters said on Sunday that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was recovering from severe and disfiguring wounds from the airstrike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei. Iran's leader has not been seen in public since his appointment.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:21:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/irans-new-supreme-leader-is-reportedly-recovering-from-severe-wounds/Polls open in Benin presidential election, finance minister a favouritehttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/polls-open-in-benin-presidential-election-finance-minister-a-favourite/Benin will vote for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in the west African country despite jihadist attacks in the north.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:55:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/polls-open-in-benin-presidential-election-finance-minister-a-favourite/US-Iran talks in Pakistan end without breakthroughhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/us-iran-talks-in-pakistan-end-without-breakthrough/Marathon negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital ended early Sunday without a breakthrough, with both sides failing to bridge deep differences over nuclear issues, the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions relief, officials said.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/12/us-iran-talks-in-pakistan-end-without-breakthrough/