Today
Israeli PM says negotiations to resume to end war in Gaza and free hostages
• 9:27 AM
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At the same time, he said he was still set on approving plans for defeating Hamas and capturing Gaza City.View on euronews
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French judges dismiss genocide case against Habyarimana's widow
• 9:12 AM
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In the dismissal order, the investigating judges said there was no evidence pinning Habyarimana as a genocide perpetrator, but only as a victim of a terror attack in which her husband - then President Juvenal Habyarimana - was killed<div class="small-12 c
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Princess Kay of the Milky Way sculpted in butter for state fair tradition
• 8:25 AM
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Malorie Thorson braved a chilled booth as sculptor Gerry Kulzer carved her likeness from a 41-kilogram block of butter, a 60-year tradition at the Minnesota State Fair.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.
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Kabila faces $24B claim in DR Congo treason trial
• 7:30 AM
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The charges against Joseph Kabila include murder, rape, and torture linked to his alleged support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/22/dr-congo-civil-parties-i
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UN chief calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid Israeli offensive
• 5:10 AM
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His plea came as Palestinians started fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of its planned offensive there.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/22/un-ch
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Yesterday
DR Congo ex-advisor François Beya acquitted of assassination plot
• 8:22 PM
1 min
A former special advisor to the DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has been acquitted by a military court.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/dr-congo-ex-advisor-francois-beya-acquitte
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Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
• 7:06 PM
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A Ukrainian man suspected of being one of the coordinators of undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022 was arrested in Italy on Thursday, authorities said.<div class="small-12 column text-center art
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Khartoum begins rebuilding as 2 million people expected to return by the end of the year
• 6:55 PM
2 min
After two years of civil war, Khartoum has started the daunting process of rebuilding the city devastated by two years of fighting.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/khartoum-begins-rebu
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Growing concerns in West Africa about health risks from use of unregulated sexual stimulants
• 4:49 PM
1 min
A report has found that products in West Africa claiming to be 100 natural herbal remedies to improve virility, are resulting in serious consequences.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/g
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Somalia: 3 former presidents unite to condemn land misuse and forced evictions
• 4:48 PM
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This is the first time all three surviving former presidents have publicly united in criticism, signaling deep institutional concern over land governance and its implications for Somalia's fragile political stability.<div class="small-12 column text-cente
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Airstrike destroys Gaza tents as Israel readies new operation
• 3:46 PM
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Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza early Thursday, destroying a camp for displaced families near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah as preparations for a wider offensive continued.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w
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Kenya seeks China's approval to convert dollar loan to yuan
Business • 3:36 PM
1 min
Nairobi specifically wants to reprofile the $5bn loan that Beijing underwrote for the construction of the east African country's modern railway, the finance minister told Reuters<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www
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Flooding in Niger displaces tens of thousands and leaves at least 47 dead
• 3:09 PM
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Officials say the flooding has affected almost 8,000 households in 339 neighbourhoods and villages.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/flooding-in-niger-displaces-tens-of-thousands-and-le
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Prague commemorates 1968 Soviet-led occupation of Czechoslovakia
• 2:50 PM
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The Czech Republic marked the anniversary of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia on Thursday with memorial events in Prague and across the country.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/
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Pix of the Day: August 21, 2025
• 2:32 PM
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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/2025/08/21/pix-of-the-day-august-21-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Russia launches massive assault on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on
• 2:15 PM
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Ukrainian officials on Thursday said Russia had fired 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles into the country.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/russia-launches-massive-assault-
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Scientists reclassify giraffes into four distinct species, up from one
• 2:13 PM
4 min
Scientists have reclassified giraffes into four distinct species, up from one. Conservationists say this greater understanding of giraffe taxonomy will allow for targeted conservation efforts, specific to each species' needs, prioritizing those that are c
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Gaza: Israeli airstrikes hit camp for displaced families in Deir al-Balah
• 2:03 PM
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The strike destroyed roughly 100 tents sheltering people who had already fled fighting in other parts of the Strip<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/gaza-israeli-airstrikes-hit-camp-for-
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Spanish village reduced to ash as country faces worst wildfire season
• 1:49 PM
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Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in decades, with more than 382,000 hectares destroyed, four deaths reported, and over 30,000 people forced to evacuate.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2
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Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul
• 1:15 PM
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A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/
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Boots on the ground: From tiktok to trail ride tradition
Culture • 1:00 PM
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Now, with “Boots on the Ground” topping Billboard’s R&B charts and trail ride culture trending nationwide, a Southern tradition once rooted in tight-knit Black communities is stepping into the mainstream—one line dance at a time.<div class="small-12 colum
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Turkey: baby Gorilla rescued from plane set to return to Nigeria
• 11:53 AM
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Zeytin was just 5-months old when Turkish officials found him squashed into a box in the hold of a flight from Nigeria to Thailand.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/turkey-baby-gorilla-
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Sudan Army denies bombing WFP aid convoy in Darfur
• 11:34 AM
1 min
The WFP said three of the convoy’s 16 trucks were damaged and caught fire, but all staff were safe. The organization is assessing the full impact and gathering more information.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Security forces in Somalia confront Islamic State militants
• 11:17 AM
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The fighting is being mostly carried out by forces in the semi-autonomous Puntland region and it has been substantial, as soldiers in this remote area have faced obstacles including harsh terrain, ambush attempts, and hidden explosive devices<div class="s
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Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday
• 10:53 AM
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Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/202
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Gazan bodybuilders struggle to keep up form amid ongoing war
• 10:51 AM
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Severe hunger has seen the athletes struggle to maintain the muscle mass to workout on makeshift equipment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/gazan-bodybuilders-struggle-to-keep-up-form-
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Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali
• 10:31 AM
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The head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, said that Islamist groups are looking to extend their reach to West Africa’s coastline, allowing them to significantly boost their revenue through human trafficking, smuggling, and arms trading.<
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Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term
• 9:06 AM
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Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21
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SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships
• 8:13 AM
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The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/21/sail-festival-ret
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Japan unveils $5.5B plan, AI training to boost Africa ties
• 7:01 AM
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TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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Uganda agrees to take deported US migrants under strict conditions
• 12:39 AM
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Uganda says it has agreed a deal with the United States to take in deported migrants, on condition that they don’t have criminal records.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/uganda-agrees-
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Wednesday, august 20, 2025
South Africa looks to enhance global cooperation in face of sweeping US tariffs
• 6:59 PM
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South African economists are urging enhanced global cooperation, stressing the urgent need to counter American trade policies that have severely disrupted exports and could exacerbate job losses in an already struggling economy.<div class="small-12 column
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UK councils vow to evict 'migrant hotels' after court ruling
• 4:22 PM
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UK councils vow to evict 'migrant hotels' after court ruling<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/uk-councils-vow-to-evict-migrant-hotels-after-court-ruling/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campai
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Homes destroyed and dozens injured in Russian drone barrage on Ukraine
• 3:44 PM
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Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, with the Sumy region bearing the brunt as strikes left at least 14 people injured, officials said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews
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Trump administration expands deportation strategy, Uganda denies involvement
• 3:43 PM
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The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on immigration by expanding efforts to deport migrants through deals with foreign governments, according to a report by CBS News. Under these arrangements, Uganda was reportedly set to receive non-cri
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U.S. suspends most visa processing for Zimbabwe amid government concerns
• 3:42 PM
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The U.S. embassy in Harare cited unspecified concerns regarding the Zimbabwean government as the driving factor behind this decision.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/us-suspends-most-v
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Sudan reports surge in cholera cases amid ongoing conflict
• 3:09 PM
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Sudan is in the grip of a worsening health emergency. The Ministry of Health has reported 1,575 new cholera infections and 22 deaths in just the past week. That brings the total confirmed cases to over 101,000, with 2,515 lives lost since the outbreak was
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Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil
• 2:30 PM
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Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Tragic bus crash in Afghanistan claims 79 lives
• 1:57 PM
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In a tragic incident in northwestern Afghanistan, at least 79 people have died in a bus crash while returning from Iran.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/tragic-bus-crash-in-afghanistan
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Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective
• 1:38 PM
1 min
International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain
• 1:13 PM
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Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Netanyahu: Macron "fuels anti-Semitism" by recognizing Palestine
• 11:41 AM
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”It rewards Hamas terror, hardens Hamas’s refusal to free the hostages, emboldens those who menace French Jews, and encourages the Jew-hatred now stalking your streets,” the Israeli PM said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City
• 11:21 AM
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Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, specifically targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet opera
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Japan seeks bigger role in Africa at Yokohama summit
• 10:58 AM
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Organisers say the initiative reflects Japan’s ambition to position itself as a reliable partner in Africa’s growth, with a focus on connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Recognizing Rastafari: A new chapter for religion in Kenya
Culture • 10:32 AM
4 min
Rastafarians around the world have a reputation for their unique Afrocentric spirituality, and they are generally known to be peace advocates.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/recognizi
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South Africa moves against rhino horn traffickers
• 10:16 AM
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This development comes amid growing concerns about wildlife crime. In 2024, 516 rhinos were poached across Africa, highlighting the urgent need for robust anti-trafficking measures<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w
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New malaria drug brings hope for infants in Uganda
• 10:05 AM
1 min
Swiss regulators have approved the first malaria treatment safe for infants. The new drug, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby, is specifically formulated for newborns and infants under five kilograms, an age group previously left out of treatment plans.
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White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban
• 9:42 AM
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The @WhiteHouse account has already garnered more than 80,000 followers since launching on Tuesday with a short video montage of the President captioned ” America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers
• 8:51 AM
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The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/20/underwater-christ-statue-in-ligu
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M23 rebels killed 140 civilians in Eastern DRC, HRW says
• 8:35 AM
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A new report from Human Rights Watch says at least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The advocacy group says the real figures could be over 300, echoing U.N. findings, as violence surges
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Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution
Culture • 8:35 AM
1 min
Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Missing Chapter in Human Evolution<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/fossil-discovery-in-ethiopia-reveals-missing-chapter-in-human-evolution/?utm_sou
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Libya’s municipal elections: HNEC urges caution over unofficial results
• 8:33 AM
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As Liberty inches toward restoring local governance, HNEC’s call for patience and reliance on official data is a critical step in safeguarding election integrity—even amid considerable logistical and security challenges.<div class="small-12 column text-ce
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Uganda’s 2026 presidential race heats up
• 5:51 AM
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As anticipation builds, Museveni's campaign promises continuity, stability, and development, while the opposition is mounting a vigorous challenge, rallying for a new era in Uganda’s political landscape.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__but
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Pix of the Day: August 20, 2025
• 12:34 AM
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/2025/08/20/pix-of-the-day-august-20-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Tuesday, august 19, 2025
Mali: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement
• 7:55 PM
2 min
The former prime minister was remanded in custody while awaiting trial.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/mali-former-prime-minister-choguel-kokalla-maiga-charged-with-embezzlement/?utm_
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Protest erupts in Ramallah in support of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti
• 6:52 PM
3 min
Protesters gathered in Ramallah after a video showing far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating the Palestinian leader circulated on Friday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/p
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Rescue efforts ongoing in Pakistan as death toll from flash floods rises to almost 400
• 4:30 PM
2 min
Over 150 people were still missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Burner district on Tuesday, according to local officials.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/rescue-efforts-ongoing-in-
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UN condemns killing of 52 people in the DR Congo by ISIL-backed rebels
• 4:30 PM
2 min
It says attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces targeted the Beni and Lubero territories of the eastern North Kivu province.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/un-condemns-killing-of-52-p
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UN warns of worsening crisis in South Sudan as peace process falters
• 3:41 PM
2 min
The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa said recent military offensives have resulted in deaths, displacement, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.co
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Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan
• 3:41 PM
1 min
Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.
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Pix of the Day: August 19, 2025
• 3:23 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/2025/08/19/pix-of-the-day-august-19-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Ghana's president pardons hundreds of prisoners
• 3:05 PM
1 min
A statement from the presidency said 787 of those pardoned were first time offenders, while 33 were forgiven on medical grounds<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/ghanas-president-pardons
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London Zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in
• 2:54 PM
1 min
From giant tortoises weighing over 200 kilos to tiny snails just a few grams, animals of every size lined up this week for London Zoo’s annual weigh-in.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/19/l
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US drinking rate hits new low amid rising health concerns, poll finds
• 2:51 PM
2 min
Only 54% of US adults report that they consume alcohol, the lowest number recorded in the past three decades, according to Gallup.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/19/us-drinking-rate-hits
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Monday, august 18, 2025
African nations hopeful to re-negotiate Trump tariffs, fear economic fallout
Business • 8:00 AM
1 min
New trade tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump came into effect on Thursday. Countries like South Africa and Lesotho are also hard-hit and are still hoping to re-negotiate the tariffs in the face of potentially dire consequences for their economie
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US and China extend trade truce for another 90 days
Business • 7:57 AM
2 min
The US president made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social, just a few hours before the deadline was set to expire.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/12/us-and-china-e
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Egypt’s inflation eases as food prices drop, but some costs continue to rise
Business • 7:57 AM
3 min
Slight Improvement in Inflation as Annual Rate Declines to 13.9%
Egypt’s urban inflation rate fell to 13.9% in July, down from 14.9% in June, signaling a modest improvement in the country’s economic conditions.
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In Cameroon, sustainable cocoa farming helps protect both livelihoods and wildlife
Business • 7:56 AM
3 min
Through the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative, local Indigenous farmers in Cameroon receive training and equipment to improve yields while protecting the rainforest.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Ethiopia: African Development Bank to invest $500 million in new airport
Business • 12:32 AM
2 min
The African Development Bank will be leading efforts to raise as much as $8 billion for the airport's construction.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/11/ethiopia-african-development-bank-to
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Friday, august 15, 2025
Thursday, august 14, 2025
Tunisia's Women’s Day parade celebrates the traditional sefsari tunic
Culture • 8:11 PM
1 min
Women’s Day marks the anniversary of the 1956 adoption of the Personal Status Code which granted women equal rights.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/14/tunisias-womens-day-parade-celebrat
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From 3.1% to 7%: Tinubu sets ambitious growth goal for 2027
Business • 10:31 AM
1 min
Nigeria's president has set a target of 7% annual economic growth, aiming to lift the country out of its financial struggles. In the first quarter, Nigeria's economy grew by 3.13%, a figure boosted by a rebasing of its gross domestic product (GDP).<div cl
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Wednesday, august 13, 2025
Tuesday, august 12, 2025
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky premiere 'Highest 2 Lowest'
Culture • 3:35 PM
1 min
Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright were among the stars that walked the red carpet for the new Spike Lee film, “Highest 2 Lowest” Monday in Brooklyn.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
• 2:24 PM
2 min
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli companies, its managers said Monday, a move they said reduces its holdings in the country against the backdrop of the “serious humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-c
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Shanghai Museum opens for 168 hours for a final look at ancient Egypt
Culture • 1:14 PM
1 min
The Shanghai Museum will be open for 168 hours straight from Monday to Sunday during the last week of its grand exhibition, "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:
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Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital
Culture • 5:40 AM
3 min
The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were spirited out of their fabled northern city when it was occupied by al-Qaida-linked militants more than a decade ago<div class="small-12 column
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Monday, august 11, 2025
Rabat's National Museum of Jewelry showcases rich Moroccan heritage and craftsmanship
Culture • 4:49 PM
2 min
The museum reopened to the public in 2023, after undergoing some restoration work.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/11/rabats-national-museum-of-jewelry-showcases-rich-moroccan-heritage-an
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Safeguarding Gullah Geechee culture through music and tradition
Culture • 3:40 PM
2 min
On St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a group of singers in their 70s and 80s—guided by musicologist Dr. Eric Crawford—breathes life into centuries-old Gullah spirituals, safeguarding a cultural treasure born from the struggles and faith of enslaved Afric
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Sunday, august 10, 2025
Saturday, august 9, 2025
"Black Star": Amaarae's new album returns to her Ghanaian origins
Culture • 10:11 AM
2 min
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album "Fountain Baby" in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With "Black Star", the artist brings rythms and genres from her home cou
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Trump’s new tariffs rattle stock markets, trade partners
Business • 7:33 AM
1 min
Benchmarks fell in Asia, with South Korea’s Kospi dropping nearly 4% after the tariff rate for the U.S. ally was set at 15%. The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, trading at more than 150 yen per dollar<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Thursday, august 7, 2025
Ramaphosa and Trump agree to further trade talks amid U.S. tariffs
Business • 3:36 PM
1 min
The call comes against the backdrop of a 30% U.S. tariff imposed on South African imports, which has triggered serious economic concerns at home<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/07/ramapho
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Morocco’s Nif region hosts collective wedding to celebrate cultural heritage
Culture • 2:11 PM
1 min
Organizers say the festival is not only social in nature but a vital way to keep heritage alive and promote shared values among future generations.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/07/moro
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India's Prime Minister vows no compromise on agriculture as US tariff war escalates
Business • 11:09 AM
2 min
US President Donald Trump has escalated levies on Indian goods to 50 per cent from 28 August.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/07/indias-prime-minister-vows-no-compromise-on-agriculture-as
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Wednesday, august 6, 2025
Unemployment among Black Americans jump to highest level since pandemic
Business • 5:48 PM
3 min
Women have been hit hardest, with more than 300,000 Black women losing their jobs in the first half of the year.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/06/unemployment-among-black-americans-jump
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Moroccan caftan collection showcases the tunic's long history
Culture • 4:52 PM
2 min
The exhibition, 'Yesterday's Caftan Seen Today' includes some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries and is currently underway at the National Finery Museum in Rabat.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews
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US museum house home that played a key role in the civil rights movement
Culture • 12:24 AM
3 min
Owned by the Jackson family, it served as a haven and planning site for the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr Martin Luther King jr.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/06/us-museum-
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Tuesday, august 5, 2025
Charlize Theron couldn't be happier as she turns 50
Culture • 4:41 PM
2 min
The South African-American Oscar-winning actor, film producer, and philanthropist can currently be seen on Netflix in the sequel "The Old Guard 2".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/05/char
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30,000 South African jobs at risk from US tariffs
Business • 8:53 AM
2 min
US President Donald Trump hit the country with a 30% levy, one of the highest he has imposed on any nation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/30000-south-african-jobs-at-risk-from-us-tar
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Monday, august 4, 2025
Summer, sun, concerts: Morocco's beach festival returns for 21st edition
Culture • 1:03 PM
2 min
For the 21st year in a row, Morocco's "Festival des Plages" (Beach festival) is returning to six coastal cities, much to the joy of locals, tourists and families.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/
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Thousand attend annual Mask Festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo
Culture • 12:36 AM
1 min
The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/thousand-attend-annual-mask-festival-in-benins-capital-port
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Saturday, august 2, 2025
Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks
Business • 7:42 AM
2 min
The Senegalese government has been trying for years to ban the use of the metal, without success.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/27/small-scale-gold-miners-in-senegal-use-mercury-despite
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IMF lauds Senegal for strengthening economy, amending debt position
Business • 7:40 AM
1 min
Senegal recently became a major headache for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after the country uncovered billions of dollars of debt that were hidden by the previous administration. According to the IMF, Senegal's cooperation and efforts were howev
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Ahead of hosting FIFA World Cup: Morocco to modernise airports for $4.2 billion
Business • 7:39 AM
1 min
As one of the co-hosts of the major football tournament, Morocco has announced that it would expand and modernise its airports before the World Cup in 2030. A major part of the budget will go into its biggest airport in Casablanca.<div class="small-12 col
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Venice's Banksy mural 'Migrant Child' removed for renovation and restoration
Culture • 7:36 AM
1 min
Art restorers have successfully taken down a deteriorating graffiti piece by the renowned street artist Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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Friday, august 1, 2025
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa still hopeful of a trade deal with the United States
Business • 3:44 PM
1 min
US President Donald Trump’s 30 per cent tariff on all South African exports are set to come into effect on 7 August.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-s
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Lesotho gets tariff relief from US, but economic damage lingers
Business • 3:17 PM
7 min
Relief for Lesotho after US President Donald Trump announced he was cutting its tariff rate to 15 percent – down from the 50 percent he threatened in April. But a lot of damage has already been done and even if US buyers return, people could still be out
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Senegal PM Sonko unveils economic recovery plan
Business • 2:29 PM
2 min
The Senegalese government has unveiled a comprehensive economic recovery plan aimed at strengthening public finances and revitalizing the national economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08
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LIST: Trump puts new tariffs on 20 African nations
Business • 10:49 AM
3 min
All other African countries not on the list will maintain the 10% baseline tariff that the White House announced in April.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/list-trump-puts-new-tariffs-o
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