http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:02:05 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-foreign-minister-begins-annual-africa-tour-with-ethiopia-visit/Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged deeper cooperation on issues including trade, infrastructure, energy and transportation.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:02:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-foreign-minister-begins-annual-africa-tour-with-ethiopia-visit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/benin-elections-parties-end-campaigning-days-ahead-of-vote/Parties competing in Benin's local and parliamentary elections ended their campaigning on Friday, ahead of the vote this weekend. It comes just over a month after the attempted coup that shook Cotonou.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:39:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/benin-elections-parties-end-campaigning-days-ahead-of-vote/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-and-iranian-warships-arrive-in-south-africa-for-brics-naval-exercises/China will lead a joint military drill hosted by South Africa. Russian ships are also expected to join the exercises.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:34:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/chinese-and-iranian-warships-arrive-in-south-africa-for-brics-naval-exercises/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/robots-wow-crowds-at-consumer-electronics-show-in-las-vegas/The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:57:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/robots-wow-crowds-at-consumer-electronics-show-in-las-vegas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/nigeria-ex-justice-minister-abubakar-malami-granted-bail-in-money-laundering-case/Malami, who is accused of stealing and laundering public funds worth 8.7 billion naira, was being held in prison since December.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:31:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/nigeria-ex-justice-minister-abubakar-malami-granted-bail-in-money-laundering-case/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds/Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:20:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalia-us-halts-assistance-to-federal-government/The US has halted all assistance to Somalia's federal government, accusing it of destroying an American-funded warehouse and stealing food aid that was stored there. It comes as the Trump administration has ramped up criticism of Somali refugees in the US.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:18:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalia-us-halts-assistance-to-federal-government/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/zambia-withdraws-request-for-imf-loan-extension/Zambia has withdrawn its request for a one-year extension of its Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund, the IMF said on Wednesday.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:08:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/zambia-withdraws-request-for-imf-loan-extension/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/senegals-2025-oil-output-exceeds-predictions-to-reach-361-million-barrels/Initial projections for the year stood at 30.53 million barrels.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:30:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/senegals-2025-oil-output-exceeds-predictions-to-reach-361-million-barrels/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/saint-tropez-bids-farewell-to-brigitte-bardot/Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/saint-tropez-bids-farewell-to-brigitte-bardot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-officer-kills-woman-during-immigration-crackdown/In a memorandum signed on Wednesday, the White House said the move aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda. The list includes 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-UN organisations, many of them focused on climate change, global governance, labour issues and development—areas the administration hasThu, 08 Jan 2026 12:01:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/protests-erupt-in-minneapolis-after-ice-officer-kills-woman-during-immigration-crackdown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-66-international-organisations-under-america-first-policy/The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris climate agreement, and UNESCO, while cutting funding to several UN bodies.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:45:11 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-66-international-organisations-under-america-first-policy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/global-aircraft-parts-shortage-grounds-african-airlines-business-africa/A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are feeling the strain mostThu, 08 Jan 2026 11:59:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/global-aircraft-parts-shortage-grounds-african-airlines-business-africa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/runner-up-in-cars-presidential-election-rejects-provisional-results-alleging-widespread-fr/The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra winner of the December vote.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:07:44 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/runner-up-in-cars-presidential-election-rejects-provisional-results-alleging-widespread-fr/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/ghanas-ex-finance-minister-ken-ofori-atta-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities/Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:34:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/ghanas-ex-finance-minister-ken-ofori-atta-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalias-national-army-brings-total-war-to-al-shabab-militants/Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militantsThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:29:53 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/somalias-national-army-brings-total-war-to-al-shabab-militants/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/greenlanders-voice-concern-as-us-renews-push-to-acquire-arctic-island/The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeoverThu, 08 Jan 2026 11:11:42 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/greenlanders-voice-concern-as-us-renews-push-to-acquire-arctic-island/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/french-farmers-protest-eu-mercosur-deal-with-tractors-in-paris/French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:13:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/french-farmers-protest-eu-mercosur-deal-with-tractors-in-paris/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/usa-minneapolis-protests-erupt-after-woman-killed-in-ice-operation/Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:52:28 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/usa-minneapolis-protests-erupt-after-woman-killed-in-ice-operation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/usa-minneapolis-ice-shooting-caught-on-video/Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:49:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/usa-minneapolis-ice-shooting-caught-on-video/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/iran-police-officer-killed-as-protests-over-cost-of-living-enter-12th-day/President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:03:24 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/iran-police-officer-killed-as-protests-over-cost-of-living-enter-12th-day/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/south-africa-wont-block-us-refugee-program-for-white-minority/Despite December’s raid, the U.S. State Department said refugee operations remain intact, noting that more Afrikaners arrived in the U.S. in December than in any previous month, with higher numbers expected in January.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:34:13 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/08/south-africa-wont-block-us-refugee-program-for-white-minority/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/venezuela-holds-mass-funeral-for-soldiers-killed-in-us-military-operation/Venezuela’s military has begun burying dozens of soldiers killed in a United States military operation, holding a mass funeral in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:36:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/venezuela-holds-mass-funeral-for-soldiers-killed-in-us-military-operation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ivorian-government-resigns-after-ruling-partys-landslide-win/Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, paving the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections. President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation on Wednesday, January 7, after the ruling RHDP party secured a landslide victory.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:07:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ivorian-government-resigns-after-ruling-partys-landslide-win/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/african-union-demands-israel-reverse-recognition-of-somaliland/The AU’s Council for Political Affairs, Peace and Security issued the call on Tuesday, condemning what it described as a unilateral and illegitimate move.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:58:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/african-union-demands-israel-reverse-recognition-of-somaliland/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/putin-attends-christmas-eve-service-with-veterans-of-ukraine-war/Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was joined by veterans of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and their families.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:38:49 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/putin-attends-christmas-eve-service-with-veterans-of-ukraine-war/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/car-president-extends-putin-invitation/The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:19:58 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/car-president-extends-putin-invitation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/boat-carrying-dozens-of-migrants-bound-for-spain-returns-to-gambia-after-taking-on-water/A boat carrying dozens of migrants hoping to reach Spain returned to shore after taking on water off the coast of Gambia.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:42:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/boat-carrying-dozens-of-migrants-bound-for-spain-returns-to-gambia-after-taking-on-water/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/young-african-migrants-sleep-on-paris-streets-amid-freezing-winter-nights/Several dozen snow-covered tents line a street in the historic heart of Paris, sheltering young homeless migrants from the bitter cold. Around 300 young African migrants, many seeking official recognition as minors, are spending freezing nights outdoors, facing harsh and dangerous conditions.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:56:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/young-african-migrants-sleep-on-paris-streets-amid-freezing-winter-nights/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/nigeria-to-take-over-anti-jihadist-operations-after-us-christmas-strikes/The Nigerian air force will take over from the United States after Washington's Christmas Day strikes against jihadists, relying on American reconnaissance flights to support its own operations,Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:45:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/nigeria-to-take-over-anti-jihadist-operations-after-us-christmas-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/irans-president-pezeshkian-urges-security-forces-not-to-target-peaceful-protesters/President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday urged security forces to distinguish between what he called rioters and protesters, urging them not to target peaceful demonstrators.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:22:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/irans-president-pezeshkian-urges-security-forces-not-to-target-peaceful-protesters/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/burkina-faso-authorities-say-new-coup-plot-foiled-arrests-underway/Authorities in Burkina Faso say they have thwarted a new coup attempt amid heightened political tensions in the West African country. The alleged plot was uncovered late on Saturday night, January 3, before it could be carried out, according to official sources.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:51:24 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/burkina-faso-authorities-say-new-coup-plot-foiled-arrests-underway/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/civilians-flee-aleppo-as-syrian-army-closes-kurdish-majority-areas/Clashes in Aleppo forced residents to flee Kurdish areas, with at least nine killed. The violence follows stalled talks to merge Kurdish forces into the army.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:37:21 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/civilians-flee-aleppo-as-syrian-army-closes-kurdish-majority-areas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/south-africa-to-host-first-china-led-brics-joint-navy-exercises/The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is due to start on Friday in South African waters.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:19:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/south-africa-to-host-first-china-led-brics-joint-navy-exercises/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/brazil-celebrates-three-kings-day-with-parade-in-rio-favelas/Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:13:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/brazil-celebrates-three-kings-day-with-parade-in-rio-favelas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ugandan-opposition-facing-brutal-campaign-of-repression-ahead-of-jan-15-vote-amnesty-says/Amnesty International says Uganda's opposition is being subject to a "brutal campaign of repression" ahead of the country's general election on 15 January.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:04:47 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ugandan-opposition-facing-brutal-campaign-of-repression-ahead-of-jan-15-vote-amnesty-says/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/putin-attends-orthodox-christmas-service-with-soldiers/President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:50:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/putin-attends-orthodox-christmas-service-with-soldiers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/egypts-coptic-orthodox-christians-attend-mass-to-celebrate-christmas-eve/Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7. The Cops in Egypt, a predominantly Muslim country, are one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:41:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/egypts-coptic-orthodox-christians-attend-mass-to-celebrate-christmas-eve/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/guinea-claude-pivi-ex-security-chief-convicted-over-2009-stadium-massacre-dies/Claude Pivi was convicted in absentia in 2024 for his role in a 2009 massacre at a stadium in Conakry, where at least 156 people were killed.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:37:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/guinea-claude-pivi-ex-security-chief-convicted-over-2009-stadium-massacre-dies/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ethiopias-orthodox-christians-celebrate-christmas-eve-in-addis-ababa/Thousands of Orthodox Christians in white traditional attire celebrated Christmas Eve with a Mass, prayers and hymns during a candlelight ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:51:45 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ethiopias-orthodox-christians-celebrate-christmas-eve-in-addis-ababa/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/usa-new-orleans-kicks-off-carnival-season-with-parades-and-more-security/New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:46:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/usa-new-orleans-kicks-off-carnival-season-with-parades-and-more-security/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/algeria-cote-divoire-cap-afcon-quarterfinal-lineup-football-now/The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last placesWed, 07 Jan 2026 08:23:20 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/algeria-cote-divoire-cap-afcon-quarterfinal-lineup-football-now/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ethiopians-gather-for-orthodox-christmas-eve-candlelight-ceremony/Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:06:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/ethiopians-gather-for-orthodox-christmas-eve-candlelight-ceremony/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/venezuelan-migrants-in-peru-sell-t-shirts-of-captured-president-maduro/Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:46:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/venezuelan-migrants-in-peru-sell-t-shirts-of-captured-president-maduro/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/south-africas-informal-miners-fight-for-their-future-in-coals-twilight/Thousands of informal miners are working every day beneath South Africa’s coal heartland, but they worry that the government-led transition to green energy might leave them behind.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:36:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/south-africas-informal-miners-fight-for-their-future-in-coals-twilight/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/algeria-reach-afcon-quarterfinal-after-dramatic-win-over-drc/Algerian supporters held their breath for almost two hours until winger Adil Boulbina scored the goal that sealed their fate and sent Congo out of the tournament at the 119th minute.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:10:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/07/algeria-reach-afcon-quarterfinal-after-dramatic-win-over-drc/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/tunisia-frees-ngo-worker-sherifa-riahi-after-20-months/After more than 20 months in detention, Sherifa Riahi has been reunited with her family following her release from prison in Tunisia. The former director of the French NGO Terre d’Asile, along with two colleagues, was freed on Tuesday.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/tunisia-frees-ngo-worker-sherifa-riahi-after-20-months/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/ramaphosa-urges-un-action-after-us-capture-of-venezuelas-president-maduro/South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern over recent US military action in Venezuela, calling for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:57:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/ramaphosa-urges-un-action-after-us-capture-of-venezuelas-president-maduro/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/somalia-condemns-israeli-foreign-ministers-visit-to-hargeisa-as-serious-violation/The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Monday condemned, “in the strongest terms,” the unauthorized incursion of the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs into Hargeisa, describing the visit as a “serious violation” of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/somalia-condemns-israeli-foreign-ministers-visit-to-hargeisa-as-serious-violation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/israeli-foreign-minister-visits-somaliland-after-contentious-recognition-of-breakaway-terr/The Israeli foreign minister said Tuesday that Israel would soon open an embassy in Somaliland as he made the first visit there since his government's contentious move to formally recognize the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:18:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/06/israeli-foreign-minister-visits-somaliland-after-contentious-recognition-of-breakaway-terr/