Today
DRC: Goma Christians celebrate Easter under rebel rule
• 3:32 PM
1 min
Goma residents thronged churches on Sunday for Easter prayers, the first since their city was overran by M23 rebels in January<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/20/drc-goma-christians-celeb
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South African orphanage rehabilitates injured predator birds
• 2:12 PM
4 min
Birds of prey in South Africa are a vital part of the ecosystem, keeping pests under control. So when one of them in injured, expert teams jump into action to nurse them back to health<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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Iran, US confirm third round of nuclear talks in coming week
• 10:27 AM
1 min
On Saturday, Iranian and American delegations held four rounds of indirect talks at the Omani embassy in Rome<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/20/iran-us-confirm-third-round-of-nuclear-tal
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Sudan: Thousands flee, more remain trapped in RSF attack on Darfur camp
• 8:53 AM
2 min
The U.N. migration agency said the RSF attacks in Zamzam camp have displaced between 60-thousand to 80-thousand families in the first two days following the assault<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.co
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Tasha Smith talks 'Desire: A Temptations Story,' working with Michelle Buteau
Culture • 7:38 AM
2 min
In 'Desire: A Temptations Story,' Smith’s character is a total turn around from playing Marley on Netflix’s “Survival of the Thickest” starring Michelle Buteau<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202
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Congo suspends Kabila's political party over rebel 'ties'
• 12:53 AM
1 min
Separately, the justice ministry said that a prosecutor had started legal action against Kabila for his ties with M23, the rebel group that Kinshasa says is backed by Rwanda<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri
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Yesterday
Ancelotti refuses to discuss future after talk of rift with Madrid board
• 3:37 PM
1 min
Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/19/
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Goma reacts to return of Kabila from exile
• 3:14 PM
1 min
The choice of Goma, held by rebels since January has elicited differing thoughts from residents<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/19/goma-reacts-to-return-of-kabila-from-exile/?utm_source=t
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Unprecedented trial for apartheid atrocities opens in South Africa
• 1:32 PM
1 min
A judge has approved the trial of two apartheid-era police officers for their involvement in the 1982 assassination of three student activists<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/19/unprecede
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Tanzania opposition says jailed leader not seen by family, lawyers
• 10:46 AM
1 min
CHADEMA said Friday that the family and lawyers of Tundu Lissu had failed to see him at a Dar es salaam jail where he had been kept since his arrest on April 9<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202
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Tunisia jails opponents, critics of President Saied
• 9:20 AM
1 min
Tunisia on Friday handed opponents of President Kais Saied lengthy jail terms after convicting them of plotting against state security<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/19/tunisia-jails-op
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DRC: Kabila arrives in rebel-held Goma after return from exile
• 6:51 AM
2 min
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi last year accused Kabila of backing the rebels and “preparing an insurrection” with them, a claim Kabila denies. Kabila led Congo from 2011 to 2019, taking office at the age of 29 and extending his mandate by delaying
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Friday, april 18, 2025
Exhibition in Morocco explores a world of color
• 7:29 PM
1 min
An exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech delves into the colorful world of birds, exploring the creative influence that they have inspired in Mexican arts from ancient times to present day.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US
• 5:15 PM
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Iran on Friday sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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219 rescued from human trafficking and cybercrime ring in Ghana
• 4:13 PM
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In a sweeping operation led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), 219 people—primarily foreign nationals—have been rescued from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.<div class="small-12 col
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Tidjane Thiam nominated to run in Ivory Coast presidential election
• 3:28 PM
1 min
Tidjane Thiam, a former Credit Suisse CEO, won a near-unanimous vote to represent the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast in an upcoming presidential election, the party announced.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a
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Pics of the day: April 18, 2025
• 3:14 PM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/pics-of-the-day-april-18-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Iran displays new military tech as Nuclear talks loom
• 2:33 PM
1 min
In Tehran, Iran’s regular army held its annual parade Friday to mark National Army Day — showcasing missiles, drones, and military hardware in a display of strength<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.co
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Rwanda agrees to give safe passage to SADC forces leaving the DRC
• 1:30 PM
2 min
Rwanda has agreed to give safe passage to Southern African Development Community forces. This was confirmed by the Rwandan Minister for Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe who confirmed this was at the request of SADC who requested to use the eastern Afr
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Brazil eyes global food leadership amid U.S.-China trade tensions
Business • 1:12 PM
1 min
As trade tensions rise between the United States and China, Brazil is stepping forward as a new global leader in food security<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/brazil-eyes-global-food-l
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Moscow International Film Festival kicks off in Russian capital
• 10:50 AM
1 min
The Russian capital is hosting the 47th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) on Thursday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/moscow-international-film-festival-kicks-o
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U.S. airstrikes kill 20 at Yemen oil port held by Houthis
• 10:26 AM
2 min
U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/us-airs
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Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies — over half in Africa
• 10:13 AM
1 min
While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.<div class="small-12 column text-center a
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U.S. calls on Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern DRC and end support for M23 rebels
• 9:17 AM
2 min
As regional and global actors intensify efforts for a political resolution, Washington has made it clear: ending foreign interference and armed group support is a non-negotiable step toward peace.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Exhibition honours Spanish artist Mariano Bertuchi’s vision of Morocco
Culture • 8:51 AM
2 min
In the Moroccan city of Tetouan, a new exhibition explores the life and landscapes of early 20th-century Morocco through the eyes of Spanish painter Mariano Bertuchi<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Trump sparks backlash after remarking about Congo
• 7:51 AM
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The remark, particularly the phrase “I don’t know what that is,” referring to Congo—a nation of over 100 million people and one of Africa’s largest countries—has triggered widespread backlash online. Critics accused Trump of ignorance and of reinforcing h
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Returning home to nothing: Displaced families in eastern DRC face dire humanitarian crisis
• 5:36 AM
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The most recent wave of displacement, triggered by renewed violence and the dismantling of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, has forced over a million people into precarious conditions. Humanitarian actors are on the ground, but their operations a
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Uganda plans law to allow military prosecution of civilians
• 12:46 AM
2 min
The Ugandan government plans to introduce a law to allow military tribunals to try civilians for certain offences even after the practice was banned by the Supreme Court.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.african
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Red river hog piglet born at Nashville Zoo
• 12:25 AM
1 min
Red river hogs are native to rainforests in west and central Africa. They tend to wallow in rivers and streams and, among other things, eat roots, fruit, seeds, nuts, birds, eggs and insects.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href
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Thursday, april 17, 2025
Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process
• 7:31 PM
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At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unil
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Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant
• 4:57 PM
1 min
Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/17/
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Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
• 4:11 PM
3 min
Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com
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Oligui Nguema: A breakthrough or continuity for Gabon? [Business Africa]
Business • 3:49 PM
8 min
This week on Business Africa:
Gabon: President Brice Oligui Nguema on track for 7 years in power; in Uganda, farmers are suffocating under the pressure of imports; and on global markets, the drop in oil prices shakes African oil-producing states.
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Nigerian Court finds club and football federation negligent of Chineme Martins’ death
• 3:28 PM
1 min
Five years after Chineme Martins' death while playing for Nasarawa United in a league match, a court has found the football player's club and the football federation (NFF) negligent of his death.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator
• 3:13 PM
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Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi’s decomposed remains were found on March 7 at her apartment on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, three days after she failed to show up at work.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Tunisia: new Human Rights Watch report finds dramatic increase in politically motivated arrests
• 3:12 PM
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A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Wednesday has drawn attention to the widespread politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions utilised by the Tunisian authorities to silence critics of president Kais Saied.<div class="small-12 column t
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South Africa's tax row heads to court as implementation date nears
• 1:56 PM
2 min
The South African government is still embroiled in a tax row between the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA).<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/
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South Sudan: top UN official in the country warns of risk of new civil war
• 1:33 PM
2 min
Tensions between South Sudan's president Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar have escalated into fighting, according to the UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South, Nicholas Haysom. He warned of the risk of a new civil wa
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Boat catches fire in Congo killing at least 50 people
• 11:49 AM
1 min
Dozens were saved following the accident on the Congo River late on Tuesday night, many of them with bad burns.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/boat-catches-fire-in-congo-killing-at-le
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Davido talks new album '5ive,' helping lead the Afrobeats craze
Culture • 11:44 AM
2 min
Davido, the Grammy-nominated artist who has multiple 100 million-streamed songs on Spotify and is often credited as playing a vital role in the global expansion of Afrobeats, drops his new album, “5ive,” on Friday.<div class="small-12 column text-center a
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Al-Qaida-linked militants attack a strategic town in Somalia
• 11:35 AM
2 min
The Somalia -based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants.<div class="small-12 col
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Egypt's revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024
Business • 11:05 AM
2 min
The Suez Canal Authority, which runs the waterway, said the canal generated an annual revenue of $3.991 billion in 2024, down from a historic high of $10.25 billion in 2023,<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri
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Trump administration threatens Harvard over foreign student visas and protest ties
• 10:08 AM
2 min
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/trump-administrati
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Sudan: fire in Darfur refugee camp destroys 50 houses, no casualties reported
• 10:01 AM
1 min
A fire has burned down at least 50 houses in a refugee camp in north Darfur in Sudan. No casualties were reported, but the fire has worsened the already dire situation of the refugees in the war-torn country.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl
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In Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa producer, farmers worry over new US tariffs
Business • 9:13 AM
2 min
Cocoa exports make up betwenn 15 and 20% of Ivory Coast's GDP. The effects of the new tariffs, imposed by US president Donald Trump, have many cocoa farmers worried that they might not be able to sell sufficient produce.<div class="small-12 column text-ce
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Robot waiter becomes a star attraction at Havana restaurant
• 8:31 AM
2 min
Despite frequent power outages and limited access to advanced technology, the eatery made a bold move to modernize, gradually integrating digital tools into its customer experience.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://
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Protesters in Haiti demand protection against gangs
• 8:00 AM
2 min
Discontent and anger are spreading as gangs that already control 85% of Port-au-Prince pillage once-peaceful communities.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/protesters-in-haiti-demand-pro
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Migration and refugee policies key to economic growth, Say UN and IMF experts
• 5:53 AM
2 min
The report outlines that while destination countries may experience short-term pressure on public services, the long-term gains—ranging from labor market expansion to increased tax revenues—can far outweigh the initial costs if integration is handled effe
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European Union announces new asylum measures
• 12:34 AM
2 min
Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their applications fast-tracked so they can be sent home more quickly, the European Union’s executive branch said on Wednesday.<div class="
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UN officials warn of worsening crisis in eastern DRC
• 12:15 AM
3 min
As the situation deteriorates, UN officials are calling for immediate international pressure to restore humanitarian access, uphold human rights, and pave the way toward a lasting peace in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.<div class="small-12 column
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Wednesday, april 16, 2025
World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year due to tariffs
Business • 8:30 PM
2 min
The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries
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The EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from 7 countries to speed deportation
• 3:37 PM
2 min
A year ago, EU nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system. The rules were meant to resolve the issues that have divided the 27 countries since well over 1 million migrants swept into Europe in 2015, most fleeing war in Syria and
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Gabonese international Aaron Boupendza dies in China
• 3:21 PM
1 min
Boupendza's death was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Association (FEGAFOOT) in a statement on Wednesday. It said the 28-year-old who featured for Chinese side Zhejiang FC - fell from the 11th floor of his apartment building<div class="small-12 column
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WHO member countries draft landmark preparedness treaty for next pandemic
• 3:09 PM
2 min
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic led to lockdowns and economic chaos around the world, the WHO member states have concluded negotiations on a draft "pandemic treaty" outlining the international response to the next global health crisis.<div class="s
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Artist Kehinde Wiley puts power in a new frame with paintings of African leaders
Culture • 2:58 PM
6 min
“What I wanted to do was to draw ideas in, to be able to look at the depiction of power, both beautifully and problematically,”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/artist-kehinde-wiley-put
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A US pastor abducted in South Africa has been rescued after a police shootout
• 2:08 PM
2 min
“The victim was found inside the same vehicle from which the suspects had launched their attack,” Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba said in a statement. “Miraculously unharmed, he was immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in excellent co
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South Africa's new US envoy called Trump racist, homophobic and narcissistic
• 1:53 PM
3 min
South Africa's new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic "right-winger" in a speech in 2020.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hr
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At least 300 people killed during the post-election violence in Mozambique
• 1:28 PM
4 min
Mozambique's security forces carried out a brutal, three-month crackdown on protesters after the country's election last year, a leading international rights group said Wednesday, citing local activists who alleged that more than 300 people were killed an
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Sudan: Rapid Support Forces leader announces rival government
• 1:16 PM
2 min
Two years into the civil war, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has declared a rival government in a challenge to the government supported by the Sudanese armed forces.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Smart Justice: Kenya’s legal system embraces AI in a rapid digital shift
• 11:52 AM
2 min
Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has undergone a rapid digital transformation, accelerated by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most notable advancements is the emergence of AI-powered legal assistants, which are revolutionizing how
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Drones, AI cars and delivery robots: Gitex Africa tech show closes its third edition
• 11:30 AM
1 min
Marrakech has hosted Gitex Africa, said to be Africa's largest tech show, for three days. On its final day, the fair showcases drones, high-tech cars and a wide range of other smart city solutions.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Ethiopians in Washington D.C. keep ancient language and orthodox traditions alive
Culture • 11:20 AM
2 min
To engage the youth, services are offered in both Amharic and English, with translations displayed on screens. The rituals, from removing shoes upon entry to kissing the Gospel as it's carried through the congregation, are rich in symbolism.<div class="sm
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TikTok vs Trump: Are Chinese factories telling the truth about luxury brands?
• 11:18 AM
3 min
In recent weeks, dozens of videos have gone viral, showing Chinese factory workers and influencers claiming that many luxury goods from Louis Vuitton handbags to Lululemon leggings are manufactured in China, and can now be bought directly from the source
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Indigenous and climate activists rally in Brasília ahead of COP30
• 11:14 AM
1 min
The event highlighted solidarity among climate defenders, with representatives from countries like Ghana and Papua New Guinea uniting to amplify the demand for climate justice on the road to COP30.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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For Palestinians in Gaza, the ongoing ceasefire negotiations signify little hope
• 9:25 AM
2 min
Mediated ceasefire negotations taking place in Cairo have led to Israel submitting a ceasefire proposal to Hamas. On the ground, the Palestinian population sees little hope in the ongoing talks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h
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Senegal: MP Proposes High Treason Charges Against Former President Macky Sall
• 7:21 AM
1 min
. If accepted by the National Assembly, this could lead to an unprecedented legal case in Senegal’s democratic histor<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/senegal-mp-proposes-high-treason-c
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Two years into war, Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions
• 6:10 AM
2 min
With both warring parties accused of committing war crimes, and civilian casualties continuing to mount, the call for increased humanitarian assistance and a durable political solution is more urgent than ever.<div class="small-12 column text-center artic
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'Sinners’ mixes vampires and the Mississippi Delta into Ryan Coogler’s 1st original film
Culture • 12:56 AM
4 min
the film blends elements of supernatural horror, gangster drama, romance, blues music and action across one eventful day in Clarksdale, Mississippi in, 1932 in which a community opens a juke joint and then has to defend it from a vampire army growing outs
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Tuesday, april 15, 2025
UK: Luxury Easter egg chocolatiers face squeeze from soaring cocoa prices
Business • 11:31 AM
3 min
As Easter draws near, a UK chocolatier is meticulously crafting luxury Easter Eggs by hand. However, soaring cocoa prices are turning this delightful treat into a more costly indulgence.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt
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At China's largest trade fair, businesses brace for impact of trade war with US
Business • 10:05 AM
2 min
Canton Trade Fair, China's largest and oldest, opened on Tuesday in the midst of an ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington. Businesses at the fair were preparing for the impact of the recent tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by US president Donal
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Monday, april 14, 2025
Hip-hop gains ground in Congo's Pointe-Noire
Culture • 3:05 PM
1 min
The city of Pointe-Noire recently pulsated to the beat of the second edition of "Urban Music" — an event spotlighting rap and dance battles<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/14/hip-hop-gain
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Sudan’s cultural heritage in ruins: Khartoum’s National museum ravaged by war
Culture • 9:27 AM
3 min
In September, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said it was concerned about the looting of the museum, whose restoration was organized with the UN agency and funded by Italy since 2019.<div class="small-12 colum
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China's exports jump 12.4% and imports fell as Trump pushed US tariffs higher
Business • 12:03 AM
2 min
In January, imports and exports dropped by 2.2 percent. The decline eased in February, with trade remaining largely flat.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/14/chinas-exports-jump-124-and-im
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Saturday, april 12, 2025
Friday, april 11, 2025
Air Algeria starts flights to Nigeria
Business • 4:24 PM
1 min
Abuja becomes the 25th African destination served by Algeria's flag carrier<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/air-algeria-starts-flights-to-nigeria/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=fee
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Art meets activism in Congo with ‘The Herds’ performance
Culture • 3:48 PM
3 min
The Herds project launched in Congo to highlight the climate crisis<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/art-meets-activism-in-congo-with-the-herds-performance/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_cam
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Relative relief in Africa after tariff pause
Business • 2:01 PM
5 min
"This will give us an opportunity to negotiate tariff reductions so that the playing field is level for everyone," said Lesotho's Minister of Trade and Industry, Mokhethi Shelile, in response to the suspension. "This is a serious problem for us, but we ar
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Thursday, april 10, 2025
Yinka Shonibare explores identity and hybridity in new Madagascar exhibition
Culture • 3:35 PM
1 min
A giant in the world of visual art arrives in Madagascar. His name: Yinka Shonibare. The Anglo-Nigerian artist brings his powerful new exhibition “Safiotra [Hybridities]” to Fondation H, opening April 11th<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b
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Nigeria: Tinubu's effort to resturcture the ailing oil sector
Business • 3:34 PM
2 min
In Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu is working to revamp the struggling oil sector as national production hits a record low and crude prices plummet following the announcement of new tariffs by Donald Trump.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b
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Driving Change: Diaspora Investments, Urban Farming, and Tourism Growth in Africa {Business Africa}
Business • 1:45 PM
2 min
Malian Diaspora is Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Investments. Ciwara Capital is leveraging resources to boost agriculture, create jobs, and build climate resilience in Mali and as food insecurity grips Kenya, urban farming is transfor
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Economic spotlight on Ghana, Nigeria, and Africa's Christmas Season {Business Africa}
Business • 1:39 PM
2 min
In Ghana, as a new administration takes office, the business community calls for fiscal discipline, job creation, and price stability. And from carnivals to gift-giving, Christmas in Africa drives retail sales, travel, and vibrant street parades in variou
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Madame Tusauds Hollywood unveils Viola Davis' wax figure
Culture • 11:03 AM
1 min
Viola Davis said she felt like she was “in a dream” when she visited Madame Tussauds to see her wax figure before its official reveal<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/10/madame-tusauds-hol
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Africa’s trade winds shift amid tariffs, reforms, and regional tensions {Business Africa}
Business • 9:25 AM
2 min
Trump’s Tariffs Shake African Economies as Nations Seek Alternatives while Namibia’s First Female President Sets Bold Economic Agenda:
Trade reforms, regional partnerships, and logistics upgrades.
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Wednesday, april 9, 2025
Paris hosts the 4th edition of African Cinema Days featuring Côte d'Ivoire
Culture • 6:43 PM
2 min
Côte d'Ivoire was in the spotlight at African Cinema Days 2025, with over 600 participants celebrating African cinema in Paris with screenings, debates and concerts.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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China vows to 'Fight to the End' as trade war with U.S. escalates
Business • 2:35 PM
3 min
Following a new round of tariffs imposed by the U.S., China has announced a dramatic increase in its own tariffs on American goods<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/09/china-vows-to-fight-t
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Kafui Dogbe revives giant puppetry in Togo
Culture • 10:51 AM
2 min
Kafui Dogbe and her team transform recycled materials into giant puppets in Togo<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/09/kafui-dogbe-revives-giant-puppetry-in-togo/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_c
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Instability hits global markets as Trump tariffs kick in
Business • 10:49 AM
2 min
Trump's latest tariffs include a massive 104% levy on U.S. imports of Chinese products. Trump’s tariffs hit dozens of economies, representing the biggest disruption to global trade since the 1930s<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Tuesday, april 8, 2025
Monday, april 7, 2025
Togo international fashion week focus on breast cancer prevention
Culture • 3:49 PM
2 min
The International Fashion Festival, FIMO 228, closed the doors on its 12th edition last Saturday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/07/togo-international-fashion-week-focus-on-breast-cancer
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Libya devalues currency for first time in four years amid fiscal strain
Business • 1:57 PM
1 min
The exchange rate for the dinar has now been set at 5.5677 to the US dollar, effective immediately.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/07/libya-devalues-currency-for-first-time-in-four-years
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Saturday, april 5, 2025
Lesotho: textile industry hangs in the balance following new U.S. tariffs
Business • 11:22 AM
2 min
Textile manufacturing is one of Lesotho's key industries, employing around 12,000 people and exporting some 75% of its output to the United States.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/05/leso
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Malian music legend Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70
Culture • 8:55 AM
1 min
Amadou Bagayoko, who, alongside his wife, formed the iconic blind musical duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away on Friday in Bamako at the age of 70 due to an illness, as confirmed by his family and the Malian government.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Friday, april 4, 2025
How older cats enjoy retirement in South Africa
Culture • 4:24 PM
4 min
Elderly cats whose owners have died are often abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Some are finding a relaxing retirement at a cat sanctuary near Cape Town.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/
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Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Steinfeld attend New York premiere of ‘Sinners’
Culture • 1:53 PM
2 min
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Hailee Steinfeld attend New York premiere of ‘Sinners’<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/04/michael-b-jordan-ryan-coogler-steinfeld-attend-new-york-premiere
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WTO and IMF warn of global trade disruptions a new U.S. tariffs
Business • 1:36 PM
1 min
U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs, set to take effect Saturday, impose a 10 percent baseline on all imports, with additional levies targeting nations with the largest trade deficits.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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