Yesterday
France: seven-year sentence and fine suggested for Sarkozy over Libya financing deal
• 8:55 PM
3 min
French prosecutors requested a seven-year prison sentence and a fine of appoximately $325,000 usd for former President Nicolas Sarkozy on thursday, stemming from allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign was unlawfully funded by the government of f
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World Bank: effective policy measures could halve air pollution by 2040
• 8:50 PM
1 min
A recent report from the World Bank enitled “Accelerating Access to Clean Air on a Livable Planet” suggests that with focused policy measures, the number of individuals facing hazardous levels of air pollution could be reduced by 50% by the year 2040.<div
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DRC: UN agencies warn of escalating food crisis due to conflict and price hike
• 6:16 PM
1 min
Escalating conflict and the loss of livelihoods continue to drive families deeper into desperation. Surging inflation, disrupted markets and limited humanitarian access are making it even harder for families to access food.<div class="small-12 column text
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South Sudan opposition party says leader's arrest cancels peace deal
• 5:46 PM
2 min
First Vice President Riek Machar was detained at his home in the capital, Juba, on Wednesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/south-sudan-opposition-party-says-leaders-arrest-cancels-p
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The Okwelians: Unlocking New Economic Paths for Cameroon [Business Africa]
Business • 3:32 PM
5 min
This week, Business Africa highlights Cameroon with a special edition. On the agenda: The Okwelians and its key role in economic transformation, the challenges of cocoa valorization, and the rise of digitalized livestock farming, hindered by a lack of fun
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Brazil's president criticises Trump's decision to impose car import tariffs
• 3:17 PM
1 min
The US president has announced a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles, effective 3 April.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/brazils-president-criticises-trumps-decision-to-impose-car-impo
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Senegal: IMF calls for immediate reforms to address budget irregularities
• 3:08 PM
1 min
An International Monetary Fund delegation, headed by Edward Gemayel, traveled to Senegal from March 18 to 26 to assess the Audit Office's report published on February 12.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.african
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Algeria sentences writer Boualem Sansal in France-Morocco dispute
• 2:33 PM
2 min
A French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, caught in an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Algiers and Paris, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for undermining Algeria's territorial integrity.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Pics of the day: March 27, 2025
• 2:18 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/2025/03/27/pics-of-the-day-march-27-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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French football star Kylian Mbappe comes face-to-face with his double
• 1:09 PM
1 min
The Real Madrid forward was shown his wax doppelganger in Madrid ahead of its unveiling at Madame Tussaud's in London.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/french-football-star-kylian-mbapp
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Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of Africa
• 11:51 AM
3 min
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth. But the moon casts a shadow on Earth that only partly blocks the sun, making it appear like a crescent<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Digital exhibition brings story of ancient Egypt's King Tut to life
Culture • 11:42 AM
3 min
The discovery of Tutankhamun’s undisturbed 3,000-year-old tomb and its treasures was a watershed moment in archaeology.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/digital-exhibition-brings-story-
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Several opposition parties in the DRC boycott political dialogue
• 11:39 AM
3 min
Several opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have boycotted the ongoing political consultations initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi, aimed at forming a national unity government.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__
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Islamic militants kill 12 Cameroonian soldiers in an attack near Lake Chad
• 9:58 AM
1 min
“advanced weaponry they increasingly have at their disposal” and the “apparent alliance with powerful transnational criminal entities” as contributing factors to Monday's attack.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www
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Ethiopia’s PM urges Tigray to nominate new leader
• 9:48 AM
3 min
The nominee would replace Tigray’s interim President, Getachew Reda. Reda's differences with former leader Debretsion Gebremichael have split the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and led to fighting as armed soldiers loyal to Gebremichael take over
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Sudan’s Sovereign Council declares Khartoum free after expelling RSF
• 9:03 AM
2 min
On Wednesday, Sudan’s Sovereign Council declared Khartoum free after expelling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the capital.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/sudans-sovereign-counci
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South Sudan arrests vice president as new civil war fears mount
• 8:43 AM
3 min
South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country's civil war<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww
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Zimbabwe President removes army chief amid coup speculation
• 6:42 AM
1 min
In recent months, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also shuffled the heads of police and intelligence service<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/zimbabwe-president-removes-army-chief-amid
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Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured
• 12:30 AM
2 min
The submarine, which belonged to the Sindbad Hotel in Hurghada, was out on a regular tour to view coral reefs.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/tourist-submarine-sinks-off-egypts-coast-
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Wednesday, march 26, 2025
Zimbabwe mourns the death of veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota
• 9:27 PM
3 min
The 74-year-old was best known for exposing government corruption and launching what became the country’s most popular and critical independent newspaper.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/
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Hundreds of Palestinians take part in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza
• 8:52 PM
2 min
Their anger appears to have resurfaced after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza following a nearly two-month ceasefire.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/hundreds-of-palestinia
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Study finds dangerous chemicals in synthetic hair brands
• 6:35 PM
2 min
US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, says the 10 products they looked at contain cancer-causing agents and unsafe levels of lead.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/study-f
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Pics of the day: March 26, 2025
• 5:52 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/2025/03/26/pics-of-the-day-march-26-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Egyptian entrepreneur merges luxury sports cars and boats
• 5:48 PM
1 min
An Egyptian entrepreneur has designed watercraft that resemble luxury cars, making it feel like driving on water has become possible<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/egyptian-entreprene
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German authorities target Eritrean opposition group in nationwide raids
• 5:20 PM
2 min
The raids in Germany signal an intensified effort by authorities to prevent further violent clashes and curb the activities of groups advocating for regime change in Eritrea through force.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Niger's junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years
• 5:15 PM
2 min
Abdourahamane Tchiani, who leads Niger's junta, has been sworn in as president for a five-year transitional term, under a newly established charter that replaces the previous constitution of the West African nation.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Will Smith turns self-reflection into music with his most personal album yet
• 4:50 PM
3 min
Smith is no stranger to hardships. The aftermath of his infamous 2022 Oscar incident left his career, marriage, and reputation in a precarious position. Instead of retreating, he turned inward, using music as an outlet to process and express his emotions.
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Moroccan capital, Rabat, prepares to host games in 2030 men's World Cup
• 2:18 PM
2 min
Rabat is one of six cities across the country chosen for matches as the tournament’s celebrates its 100th anniversary.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/moroccan-capital-rabat-prepares-t
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Progress in solar power expansion in Mali amidst significant challenges
• 2:15 PM
3 min
Despite the reduction in power outages, Mali's energy crisis remains severe, further straining an economy already battered by two coups since 2020 and ongoing violence from armed separatist groups and jihadists linked to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.<di
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Prince Harry resigns as patron of Sentebale amid charity dispute
• 1:19 PM
3 min
Prince Harry has stepped down as a patron of Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/
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A Kenyan police officer has gone missing in Haiti after gang assault incident
• 11:11 AM
2 min
A Kenyan police officer assigned to Haiti as part of an international security force has gone missing following an assault by suspected gang members.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/a-
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Burundi accuses Rwanda of plotting attack
• 11:10 AM
5 min
Burundi's president has told the BBC he has seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack his country<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/burundi-accuses-rwanda-of-plotting-atta
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Yuna the lioness finds safety in the UK after escaping war-torn Ukraine
• 11:07 AM
2 min
Rori, like Yuna, suffered severe motor issues due to the trauma of war. Their new enclosures in Kent are designed to suit their individual needs, offering safety, space, and enrichment for their recovery.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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Aïsha Dabo: Africans want their leaders to represent their interests
• 10:27 AM
4 min
As China and Russia expand their influence in Africa, are governments prioritizing citizens' interests? Aïsha Dabo, co-founder of Africtivistes, tells Africanews that while global powers seek Africa’s resources, leaders must negotiate fair deals.<div clas
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Ethiopia: HIV infections soar in post-war Tigray
• 10:23 AM
3 min
Years of awareness-raising efforts had brought the region's HIV prevalence rate to 1.4%, one of the lowest in Ethiopia. After rampant sexual violence during the conflict, the figure has climbed to 3%<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"
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Sudan: Army forces tighten grip on Khartoum as paramilitaries retreat
• 8:30 AM
2 min
On Friday, the military retook the Republican Palace, the prewar seat of the government, in a major symbolic victory for the Sudanese military in its nearly two years of war against the Rapid Support Forces<div class="small-12 column text-center article__
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HIV clinic for Johannesburg's gay community closes after aid freeze
• 6:49 AM
1 min
Engage Men's clinic relied on USAID and PEPFAR funding to provide HIV treatment and prevention services. With its closure, concerns have surfaced over how members of the community will gain access to services and treatment they desperately need<div class=
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Russia, Ukraine agree to cease attacks on energy infrastructure
• 12:09 AM
1 min
These facilities include refineries, oil and gas pipelines, electricity generation and transmission infrastructure and pumping stations<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/russia-ukraine-a
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Sudanese army recaptures Khartoum Airport and surrounds RSF stronghold
• 12:00 AM
1 min
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday that it had recaptured Khartoum airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/26/sudanese-army-recaptures-kha
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Tuesday, march 25, 2025
At least 54 killed in Sudanese military airstrike on market
• 8:46 PM
1 min
At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/at-least-54-killed-in-su
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Malaria confirmed as cause of deadly outbreak in DRC
• 8:08 PM
1 min
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed that a mysterious illness that killed more than 50 people earlier this year was malaria<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03
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Swiss Court clears Blatter and Platini of corruption charges again
• 6:16 PM
2 min
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of $2.2m of Fifa money in 2011.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.
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Sarkozy faces 10 Years in prison in Libyan campaign trial
• 5:57 PM
2 min
After ten weeks of trial, French financial prosecutors are set to present their case against former President Nicolas Sarkozy and three ex-ministers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/sar
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EAC and SADC expand team of mediators for the Congo conflict
• 3:11 PM
1 min
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expanded the team of mediators for the Congo conflict following a virtual meeting on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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U.N. warns South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war
• 3:02 PM
1 min
South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war, according to the top U.N. official in the country<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/un-warns-south-sudan-on-brink-of-renewed-civil-war/?
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South Africa's President rejects Musk's 'white genocide' claim
• 2:50 PM
4 min
"In particular, we should challenge the completely false narrative that our country is a place where people of a certain race or culture are targeted for persecution."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews
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Pics of the day: March 25, 2025
• 2:42 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/2025/03/25/pics-of-the-day-march-25-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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U.S. and Russia continue ceasefire talks amid Ukraine escalation
• 1:09 PM
1 min
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to continue talks on a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine following a round of discussions in Riyadh on Monday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/us-and
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UN to scale down operations in Gaza amid escalating violence
• 11:25 AM
1 min
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire are underway. Officials confirmed that Egypt has introduced a new proposal aimed at halting the fighting and resuming negotiations. However, with the conflict showing no signs of abating, the humanita
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UNAIDS urges action to prevent HIV crisis globally
• 9:44 AM
3 min
Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years, unless the
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Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion
• 9:25 AM
4 min
Women’s reproductive rights are up to be widely expanded in Sierra Leone as lawmakers debate the Safe Motherhood Bill, which would legalize abortion and give wider access to family planning and reproductive health services<div class="small-12 column text-
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WFP cuts food rations as new refugee arrivals test its Burundi operations
• 7:16 AM
2 min
The agency says it only has enough funds to sustain operations for 120,000 refugees through June. It needs $19.8 million to maintain its operations in Burundi until the end of the year<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery after Israel cut off aid
• 12:24 AM
7 min
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker with a lacy frill, matching her pink hoodie.<div class
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Morocco: How traditional clothing enhances the Eid festivities
Culture • 12:11 AM
3 min
In Morocco, traditional attire plays a vital role in the Eid celebrations. These garments are often custom-made and intricately embroidered, sometimes featuring gold and silk.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af
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Monday, march 24, 2025
South Africa’s G20 sherpa briefs UN plenary on key priorities
• 8:38 PM
3 min
Collectively, it represents 85 percent of the global economy, 75 percent of world trade, and 67 percent of the global population. With South Africa at the helm, expectations are high for a G20 term that prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and equitab
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Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
• 8:03 PM
2 min
She was briefly considered a rising star within the GOP and she kept her distance from Donald Trump, who was unpopular with many Utah voters, while he was running for president ahead of the 2016 election.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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U.S. airstrikes kill key Houthi leaders amid escalating tensions
• 5:39 PM
1 min
President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthi group in Yemen, as the U.S. escalates its military operations in the Middle East.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Protesters clash with police in Istanbul over mayor’s arrest
• 4:29 PM
1 min
His imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender from the next presidential race, currently scheduled for 2028<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/protes
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Angola ends mediation role in the DRC-Rwanda conflict amid failed talk
• 4:11 PM
2 min
Angola has announced its decision to end its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict involving the M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, citing a series of failed negotiations and external interference.<div class="small-12 colu
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US holds separate talks with Russians to discuss a potential ceasefire
• 2:41 PM
3 min
U.S. negotiators worked on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Each side has accused the other of undermining efforts to reach a pause in t
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Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe
• 1:22 PM
2 min
She beat six other candidates in the vote in Greece on Thursday, including the head of world track and field, the head of international cycling and a member of Jordan's royal family.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Casualties after Israel bombs hospital in Gaza's south
• 11:28 AM
1 min
The strike hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing two and injuring several others, according to authorities<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/casualties-after-israel-bombs-hospi
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Cybercrime crackdown: 306 arrested in Africa-wide operation
• 11:24 AM
2 min
Between November 2024 and February 2025, Operation Red Card targeted cross-border fraud networks exploiting mobile banking, investment platforms, and messaging apps, with more than 5,000 victims identified.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__
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A restored ancient museum palace showcases treasures from the Islamic world
Culture • 11:05 AM
5 min
In the ancient city of Fez, Morocco's oldest museum has reopened its doors allowing visitors to see Islamic arts and beautiful crafts reflecting the country's long history. The museum is set within a palace that has been restored in time for Ramadan, a ho
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Sunday, march 23, 2025
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Human Rights Festival highlights global efforts and Fulani struggles
Culture • 12:53 AM
2 min
The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights showcased global initiatives and highlighting the Fulani community’s struggles<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/21/human-rights-fe
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Oil and gold markets surge amid geopolitical and economic shifts
Business • 12:30 AM
2 min
A significant factor contributing to this uptick is the United States' recent imposition of sanctions targeting Chinese entities involved in the procurement of Iranian oil.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric
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Thursday, march 20, 2025
Africa advances toward financial integration with new currency exchange marketplace{Business Africa}
Business • 4:30 PM
3 min
A new initiative under PAPSS aims to boost trade, improve liquidity, and drive a unified capital market across the continent while a Zimbabwean innovator has developed technology that uses radio waves from the sun to power vehicles.<div class="small-12 co
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Hollywood honors Andre Braugher at premiere of "The Residence"
Culture • 2:46 PM
3 min
"The Residence" is a comedic whodunit set in the White House, where Aduba’s detective character is tasked with solving a murder. The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Randall Park and Susan Kelechi Watson.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Wednesday, march 19, 2025
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Advancing trade: China’s commitment to least developed countries
Business • 4:51 PM
2 min
China's initiative to offer zero-tariff treatment to least developed countries (LDCs) with which it has diplomatic relations has greatly advanced trade liberalization, ushering in a new phase of shared prosperity and collaborative growth.<div class="small
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Preserving Sierra Leone’s ancient Gara-tie dye craft
Culture • 9:52 AM
3 min
Abubakarr Koma is keeping alive the centuries-old art of Gara tie-dying, a vibrant tradition that tells stories through intricate patterns and vivid colors.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/0
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Monday, march 17, 2025
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Students shine at Cotonou’s International Comic Book meetings
Culture • 4:19 PM
2 min
Students from Mènontin Nord Public Primary School in Cotonou are participating in a competition organized by the International Comic Book Meetings of Cotonou.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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Lil Kev: a new adult animation by Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes
Culture • 11:01 AM
3 min
Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes recently collaborated on the adult animated comedy series "Lil Kev," which is inspired by Hart's teenage years.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/lil-kev-a-new
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Millions across South Asia celebrate the Hindu festival of colours, love, and Spring
Culture • 10:09 AM
2 min
In the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, many tourists joined in the festivities, smearing each other with red, green, blue, and pink powder.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/millions-across
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Thursday, march 13, 2025
Jamie Foxx celebrates Black talent in new documentary
Culture • 4:26 PM
2 min
At the LA premiere of documentary series "Number One on the Call Sheet," actor Jamie Foxx looked back on his 2023 hospital treatment<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/jamie-foxx-celebrat
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U.S. Gold Card: What it means for African investors {Business Africa}
Business • 3:53 PM
2 min
US fast-track citizenship initiative offers wealthy investors tax perks, raising questions about its impact on global migration and investment while SMEs in Kenya account for 75% of the workforce, with digital solutions driving efficiency and fostering co
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Wednesday, march 12, 2025
Tuesday, march 11, 2025
''Children of Honey'' turns heads at Geneva Film Festival
Culture • 9:47 PM
2 min
The film about Tanzania's Hadzabe people fighting to preserve their language has won praise at the Geneva Film Festival and international forum for human rights<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/20
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US stocks slump as recession risks weigh on investors
Business • 6:51 PM
3 min
Investor unease was fueled by the recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the possibility of a rough economic patch ahead.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/11/us
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Cobalt prices edge up after DR Congo pauses exports
Business • 5:38 PM
1 min
Last month, Kinshasa, the world's biggest producer announced a surprise ban on exports of cobalt in a bid to drive prices up. Authorities said the four-month moratorium aimed to stabilize the market burdened by oversupply<div class="small-12 column text-c
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Monday, march 10, 2025
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Libya to hold first oil exploration bidding round in 17 years
Business • 5:50 PM
1 min
As Africa’s second-largest oil producer, the country is a significant player in the global oil market.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/libya-to-hold-first-oil-exploration-bidding-round
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Rare painting by British street artist Banksy goes on auction in London
Culture • 5:01 PM
2 min
'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' reinterprets Scottish artist Jack Vetrianno's 'The Singing Butler'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/rare-painting-by-british-street-artist-banksy-goes-on-auctio
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Sunday, march 2, 2025
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Nigeria’s museum to oversee return of Benin bronzes
Culture • 3:15 PM
1 min
With the Oba’s consent, NCMM will now oversee conservation and negotiations for their return. Talks with Cambridge University, which paused plans to return over 100 bronzes, are ongoing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt
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New study explains why is Mars red
• 11:01 AM
2 min
New research is helping us understand why Mars is covered in red dust<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/new-study-explains-why-is-mars-red/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_scienc
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Botswana secures enhanced 10-year diamond deal with De Beers
Business • 10:48 AM
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The government of Botswana finalized a significant diamond sales agreement with De Beers on Tuesday, marking the end of seven years of negotiations that are vital for the nation's economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Nigeria's GDP growth accelerates to 3.84% in fourth quarter of 2024
Business • 9:32 AM
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nigeria's economy experienced a notable acceleration, marking its most robust growth in three years, primarily fueled by the services sector, according to data released on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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