http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:03:49 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/imf-highlights-progress-in-egypts-reforms-and-global-economic-updates/The IMF highlighted signs of economic stabilization in Argentina following a year of contraction. Leaders are exploring new arrangements to address the country’s $44 billion loan with the Fund.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:31:39 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/imf-highlights-progress-in-egypts-reforms-and-global-economic-updates/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/brazilian-police-indict-bolsonaro-for-alleged-attempted-coup-threatening-his-political-car/Police said their findings were being delivered Thursday to Brazil's Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigationFri, 22 Nov 2024 16:13:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/brazilian-police-indict-bolsonaro-for-alleged-attempted-coup-threatening-his-political-car/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/morocco-china-vow-stronger-ties-as-xi-visits/Chinese President Xi Jinping was flying from Brazil where he attended the G20 summit when his jet stopped in Casablanca. He was received by Crown Prince Moulay el Hassan and prime minister Aziz AkhannouchFri, 22 Nov 2024 15:32:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/morocco-china-vow-stronger-ties-as-xi-visits/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/cop29-activists-make-final-push-for-a-finance-deal-up-to-the-challenge/Experts say developing nations need at least $1 trillion for climate adaptation, but the draft text that emerged Friday proposes a figure of $250bn by 2035.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:45:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/cop29-activists-make-final-push-for-a-finance-deal-up-to-the-challenge/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/negotiators-race-to-reach-deal-as-climate-talks-face-deadlock/This year's summit set itself a target to set a new global climate finance goal. But the talks are deadlocked due to the reluctance of rich countries to say how much they are willing to pay for countries to transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energyFri, 22 Nov 2024 12:21:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/negotiators-race-to-reach-deal-as-climate-talks-face-deadlock/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/drc-udps-pushes-for-complete-overhaul-of-2006-constitution/According to the party, the existing framework has become a significant obstacle to economic and societal reforms, which they see as essential for the nation's development.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:17:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/drc-udps-pushes-for-complete-overhaul-of-2006-constitution/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/us-envoy-no-political-will-to-end-sudans-war/The fighting has left tens of thousands dead, forced millions from their homes, and pushed a large swath of the population to starvation.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:03:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/us-envoy-no-political-will-to-end-sudans-war/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/gunfire-breaks-out-at-the-home-of-south-sudans-former-spy-chief-who-is-under-house-arrest/“There was a misunderstanding between the army and security forces deployed at the home,”Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:51:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/gunfire-breaks-out-at-the-home-of-south-sudans-former-spy-chief-who-is-under-house-arrest/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/2024-deadliest-year-ever-for-aid-workers-amid-global-conflicts-un-says/“Before the year is even over, 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel worldwide,” OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:38:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/2024-deadliest-year-ever-for-aid-workers-amid-global-conflicts-un-says/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/uk-sanctions-angolas-isabel-dos-santos-in-corruption-crackdown/The measures also impact an exiled Ukrainian oligarch, Dmytro Firtash, and Aivars Lembergs, one of Latvia’s richest men.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:28:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/uk-sanctions-angolas-isabel-dos-santos-in-corruption-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-pastef-party-secures-historic-election-victory/This victory grants Pastef significant power to push through structural reforms, with representatives hailing the “massive support of the people”. Voter turnout reached nearly 50%.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:40:18 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/senegal-ousmane-sonkos-pastef-party-secures-historic-election-victory/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/prices-soar-as-people-in-gaza-face-severe-food-shortages/The United Nations has warned of a “stark increase” in the number of households experiencing severe hunger in Gaza.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:06:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/prices-soar-as-people-in-gaza-face-severe-food-shortages/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/analyst-says-icc-arrest-warrants-unlikely-to-end-gaza-war/Chatham House's Nomi Bar-Yaacov the warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, and Ibrahim Al-Masri were expected due to the ongoing war and the rising death toll in Gaza.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:53:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/22/analyst-says-icc-arrest-warrants-unlikely-to-end-gaza-war/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/netanyahu-icc-biased-court-arrest-warrant-against-me-black-day-in-history/Israel like the US or Russia is not a state party to the ICC. It questioned the jurisdiction of the ICC on the matter, but its challenge was rejected.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:33:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/netanyahu-icc-biased-court-arrest-warrant-against-me-black-day-in-history/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/record-participation-at-24th-sofi-great-ethiopian-run/More than 43,000 participants took part in the 24th edition of Ethiopia’s annual international 10km road race earlier this week. This is a record, exceeding last year’s total by almost 5,000 runners. A host of distance running legends in attended included race founder Haile Gebrselassie.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:18:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/record-participation-at-24th-sofi-great-ethiopian-run/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-former-israeli-defence-minister-and-a-hamas-offic/Netanyahu, and ex-minister Yoav Gallant are wanted for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. Mohamed Deif, a Hamas military chief, is also wanted for questioning.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:26:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-former-israeli-defence-minister-and-a-hamas-offic/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/malis-junta-appoints-military-general-as-new-prime-minister/The appointment further consolidates power in the hands of the military, which has governed Mali since seizing power in a 2020 coup, followed by a second coup in 2021.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:48:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/malis-junta-appoints-military-general-as-new-prime-minister/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/horror-and-destruction-of-israels-war-illustrated-by-gaza-artists/An exhibition featuring the work of four Palestinian artists from Gaza has opened in Amman, illustrating the horrors Israel's war on the Strip. Their artworks were transported to Egypt through the Rafah crossing before it was closed by the Israeli armyThu, 21 Nov 2024 15:58:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/horror-and-destruction-of-israels-war-illustrated-by-gaza-artists/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/football-fatawu-injured-for-the-rest-of-the-season/Abdul Fatawu, 20, suffered the injury while playing for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Friday.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:04:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/football-fatawu-injured-for-the-rest-of-the-season/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/gaza-war-whats-next-after-new-us-veto-on-latest-draft-resolution/The resolution that was put to a vote “demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent cease-fire to be respected by all parties, and further reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:49:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/gaza-war-whats-next-after-new-us-veto-on-latest-draft-resolution/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/kenya-cancels-airport-and-energy-deals-with-adani-group-after-the-us-indicts-the-tycoon/President William Ruto in a state of the nation address said the decision was made “based on new information provided by our investigative agencies and partner nations.”Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:56:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/kenya-cancels-airport-and-energy-deals-with-adani-group-after-the-us-indicts-the-tycoon/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/six-arrested-over-break-in-at-lumumbas-mausoleum/“We assure that the relic is secure and it is protected,” the minister said, without offering more information.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/six-arrested-over-break-in-at-lumumbas-mausoleum/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/fugitive-zambian-mp-emmanuel-jay-banda-arrested-in-zimbabwe-after-three-month-manhunt/Banda was detained in Harare earlier this week. The Zambian Home Affairs Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, announced that Banda was arrested by Zimbabwean police at a flat he had been renting and would remain in Zimbabwe pending extradition.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:25:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/fugitive-zambian-mp-emmanuel-jay-banda-arrested-in-zimbabwe-after-three-month-manhunt/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/top-investigator-war-is-being-fought-on-the-bodies-of-women-in-sudan/The ongoing conflict has led to widespread displacement and devastating violence, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Rishmawi recounted harrowing testimonies from survivorsThu, 21 Nov 2024 15:06:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/top-investigator-war-is-being-fought-on-the-bodies-of-women-in-sudan/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/africas-hight-cost-of-climate-change-business-africa/Climate change-related weather events and conditions are placing disproportionate burdens and risks on Africa. Such events as droughts, floods and cyclones are increasing, leading to massive population displacement and considerable economic losses.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:12:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Yasmina El abbasy)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/africas-hight-cost-of-climate-change-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/spain-offers-residency-and-work-permits-to-undocumented-migrants/Spain needs around 250,000 registered foreign workers a year to maintain its welfare state, Migration Minister Elma Saiz said in an interview on WednesdayThu, 21 Nov 2024 13:34:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/spain-offers-residency-and-work-permits-to-undocumented-migrants/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/us-actress-viola-davis-to-receive-golden-globes-cecil-b-demille-award/Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a “luminary," and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:27:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/us-actress-viola-davis-to-receive-golden-globes-cecil-b-demille-award/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/from-tattoos-to-bark-cloths-samoa-keeps-proud-traditions-alive/With its cultural heritage suffering erosion due to technology and outside influence, Samoa is racing to preserve some of its most important traditions and practices. One of them is ‘Tatau’, a Samoan term for traditional tattoos reserved for menThu, 21 Nov 2024 12:31:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/from-tattoos-to-bark-cloths-samoa-keeps-proud-traditions-alive/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/kenya-investigates-alleged-abduction-in-nairobi-of-uganda-opposition-figure/Kizza Besigye, a vocal critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, appeared in a Kampala military court on Wednesday after disappearing from the Kenyan capital.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:29:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/kenya-investigates-alleged-abduction-in-nairobi-of-uganda-opposition-figure/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/what-to-know-about-a-standoff-between-police-and-illegal-miners-at-a-south-africa-mine/South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers deployed at the site.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:19:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/what-to-know-about-a-standoff-between-police-and-illegal-miners-at-a-south-africa-mine/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/msf-suspends-operations-in-haiti-amid-fresh-wave-of-violence/Gang violence has forced more than 20,000 people to flee Port-au-Prince in recent days, according to the U.N. They join more than 700,000 people left homeless in recent years by the violence.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:43:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/msf-suspends-operations-in-haiti-amid-fresh-wave-of-violence/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/sadc-extends-mandate-of-its-troops-in-drc-and-mozambique/The leaders gathered in Zimbabwe 's capital , Harare, for an extraordinary summit under the auspices of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-nation bloc that includes the Democratic Republic of Congo .Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:17:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/sadc-extends-mandate-of-its-troops-in-drc-and-mozambique/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/brazilian-footballer-vinicius-junior-speaks-out-against-racism-in-the-sport/Brazil on Wednesday implemented FIFA’s anti-racism gesture for the first time during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:05:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/brazilian-footballer-vinicius-junior-speaks-out-against-racism-in-the-sport/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/archbishop-of-canterbury-will-end-official-duties-in-early-january-amid-sex-abuse-scandal/Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England, his office said Wednesday.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:23:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/archbishop-of-canterbury-will-end-official-duties-in-early-january-amid-sex-abuse-scandal/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/congo-opposition-leaders-call-for-protests-against-presidents-plan-to-change-constitution/Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo called on Wednesday for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi ’s plans to draft a new constitution.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:12:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/congo-opposition-leaders-call-for-protests-against-presidents-plan-to-change-constitution/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/reykjanes-peninsula-sees-another-major-eruption/A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:31:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/reykjanes-peninsula-sees-another-major-eruption/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/cop29-climate-talks-draft-text-omits-key-funding-commitments/The talks are grappling with three major sticking points: the size of financial contributions, the balance between grants and loans, and the question of which countries will contribute.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:58:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/cop29-climate-talks-draft-text-omits-key-funding-commitments/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/at-least-7-members-of-nigerian-security-force-missing-after-insurgents-ambush-convoy/Although Boko Haram mainly operates in the northeast, the government says the group has cells in the largely Muslim Niger state, where its fighters ambushed the convoy and where they have previously carried attacks against the military and civilians.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:42:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/at-least-7-members-of-nigerian-security-force-missing-after-insurgents-ambush-convoy/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/niger-conference-in-solidarity-with-the-alliance-of-sahel-states/The gathering aims to provide support for the three countries which have been cut off from much of the international community following recent coups.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:32:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/niger-conference-in-solidarity-with-the-alliance-of-sahel-states/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/denzel-washington-and-wife-support-son-at-premiere-of/The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson and tells the story of a family as the fight over the sale of an heirloom piano.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:27:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/denzel-washington-and-wife-support-son-at-premiere-of/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-un-resolution-demanding-a-cease-fire-in-gaza-for-4th-time/The council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the resolution — 14 of its 15 members voted “yes” including U.S. allies Britain and France — but it was doomed by the veto.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:55:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-un-resolution-demanding-a-cease-fire-in-gaza-for-4th-time/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/mali-civilian-pm-sacked-after-criticizing-junta-cabinet-dismissed/Demonstrators had called for Maiga's resignation follow his November 16th comments.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:47:31 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/mali-civilian-pm-sacked-after-criticizing-junta-cabinet-dismissed/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/uganda-martial-court-charges-kizza-besigye-kenyas-role-in-arrest-in-focus/"For his liberty to be curtailed in a sovereign state like Kenya and no actions being taken by the Kenyan government against the sister country, violating the territorial integrity of Kenya, that is a very serious matter," Besigye lawyer told the press on Wednesday (November 20).Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/uganda-martial-court-charges-kizza-besigye-kenyas-role-in-arrest-in-focus/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/icc-says-it-has-uncovered-evidence-of-war-crimes-in-libya/The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court urged Libya and other nations Tuesday to help arrest six men allegedly linked to a brutal militia blamed for multiple killings and other crimes in a strategically important western town where mass graves were discovered in 2020Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:13:00 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/icc-says-it-has-uncovered-evidence-of-war-crimes-in-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/spains-left-wing-government-stands-out-on-migration-policy-in-the-eu/"Spain needs 250,000 to 300,000 foreign workers annually to maintain its standard of living," said Elma Saiz, Minister of Inclusion and Migration.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:10 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/spains-left-wing-government-stands-out-on-migration-policy-in-the-eu/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/residents-of-haitian-capital-improvise-for-their-shelter/Residents of the Haitian capital's Solino neighborhood congregated to improvise shelters in the neighboring Bourbon neighborhood. In a desperate effort to establish a camp where they can settle, the residents join forces with hammers, sticks, and machetes.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:11:27 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/residents-of-haitian-capital-improvise-for-their-shelter/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/former-mali-police-chief-sentenced-to-10-years-for-war-crimes/Prosecutors accused Al-Hassan, 47, of leading a "reign of terror" after the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine group seized the historic city in 2012.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:25:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/former-mali-police-chief-sentenced-to-10-years-for-war-crimes/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/south-africa-plans-rescue-for-illegal-miners-amid-standoff/Authorities say the miners are not trapped but have refused to emerge, fearing arrest.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:09:02 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/south-africa-plans-rescue-for-illegal-miners-amid-standoff/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/cop29-activists-call-on-rich-polluters-to-pay-urge-global-south-delegates-to-stand-firm/Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change. Experts agree that at least $1 trillion is called for, this is far more than industrialized nations have so far pledged to the loss and damage fun.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:34:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/cop29-activists-call-on-rich-polluters-to-pay-urge-global-south-delegates-to-stand-firm/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/womens-health-advocates-in-africa-worry-trump-will-cut-funds-for-birth-control/As he did in his first term, US President-elect Donald Trump is likely in January to invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that bars US foreign aid from being used to perform abortions or provide abortion informationWed, 20 Nov 2024 12:10:07 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/womens-health-advocates-in-africa-worry-trump-will-cut-funds-for-birth-control/