Today
A sinkhole opens in Bangkok after road collapse during construction
• 9:15 AM
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A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:
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Farmers and Indigenous groups clash with police in Ecuador over diesel subsidies
• 8:57 AM
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Farmers, Indigenous groups and transport unions clashed with police outside Tabacundo on Tuesday, as nationwide protests in Ecuador entered their second day.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09
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US threatens visa ban for corrupt Nigerian officials
• 8:50 AM
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It said the threatened visa restrictions are part of Washington’s broader push for accountability and good governance.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/24/us-threatens-visa-ban-for-corrupt
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Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies at 87
Culture • 8:49 AM
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Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died in France, her agent said Wednesday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africane
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Pix of the Day: September 23, 2025
• 7:37 AM
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Africanews samples the day's most striking images<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/24/pix-of-the-day-september-23-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-mandatory_202
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Citizens of Alliance of Sahel States welcome withdrawal from International Criminal Court
• 6:29 AM
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The alliance on Monday announced their immediate departure from the United Nations-backed body calling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/24
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WHO report finds uncontrolled hypertension puts over a billion people at risk
• 5:24 AM
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It said that just over one in five have the condition under control either through medication or by addressing modifiable health risks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/24/who-report-finds
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Yesterday
UCI Cycling World Championship's President eyes Rwanda as cycling’s next global hub
• 7:16 PM
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Rwanda has become the first African nation to host the prestigious UCI Cycling World Championships, marking a historic moment for the continent. The event is being hailed as a turning point for cycling in Africa.<div class="small-12 column text-center art
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Trump slams UN, Europe in fiery UN General Assembly speech
• 6:17 PM
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US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery, nearly hour-long speech at the United Nations General Assembly, taking aim at the UN itself, global climate policy, and Europe’s approach to immigration and energy.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl
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Migrant crossings surge south of Crete amid stricter Greek policy
• 4:32 PM
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Migratory flows south of Crete are once again on the rise, with multiple rescue operations carried out in recent days near the island of Gavdos.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/migrant
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Amnesty International demands release of 36 opposition supporters in Cameroon
• 4:27 PM
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Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of 36 supporters of the opposition Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), who have been detained for five years for participating in peaceful protests against President Paul Biya.<div class
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New documentary “In Whose Name?” offers rare intimate look at Kanye West
Culture • 3:39 PM
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While avoiding commentary on Ye’s most controversial public statements in recent years, Ballesteros frames In Whose Name? as a broader cultural reflection.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09
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President of DRC’s National Assembly steps down amid calls for him to resign
• 3:17 PM
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Vital Kamerhe announced he’s stepping down as President of the National Assembly in the DRC, just ahead of a planned vote on a petition targeting his leadership.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2
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General strike brings protests across Italian cities over Gaza war
• 2:14 PM
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A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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Ethiopia faces unsustainable external debt, World Bank and IMF warn
Business • 1:32 PM
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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have warned about Ethiopia's debt distress, labeling it "unsustainable."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/ethiopia-faces-unsustainable
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Uganda's 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni launches re-election bid
• 1:29 PM
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Uganda’s long-time leader, President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched his bid for re-election, hoping to extend a presidency that began back in 1986<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09
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“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sentencing as lawyers push for near-immediate release
• 11:33 AM
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The Grammy winner’s sentencing will determine whether his comeback begins now, or years down the road.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/sean-diddy-combs-faces-sentencing-as-lawyers-push
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Dead and wounded Palestinians taken to hospitals after Gaza strike
• 10:37 AM
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Dead and wounded Palestinians were taken to hospitals after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/dead-and-wounded-pa
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Former Malawi president holds strong lead in presidential election
• 10:11 AM
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Partial results released on Monday show Peter Mutharika receiving around 68% of the vote compared to incumbent Lazarus Chakwera who has over 20%.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/former
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Guineans vote overwhelmingly to allow military junta to run for presidency
• 9:44 AM
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Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country's junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count.<div class="
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Sahel military juntas quit international court, citing “neo-colonial” bias
• 9:42 AM
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The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.<div class="small-12 column text-cente
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Thousands of bikers gather in Fatima for annual Blessing of the Helmets
• 9:15 AM
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An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/
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Priests in Rome march to parliament in solidarity with Palestinians
• 9:07 AM
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A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/priests-in-rome-march-to-parliamen
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South Africa's president renews calls for Palestinian statehood
• 8:37 AM
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Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/south-africas-president-renews-call
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At least 8 children dead in drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti
• 6:50 AM
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They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/23/at-least-8-children-dead-in-drone-attack-in-gan
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Torrential rain triggers flooding and mudslides in northern Italy
• 12:27 AM
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Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/torrential-rain-triggers-floodin
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Egyptian pro-democracy activist released from prison, after 12 years behind bars
• 12:19 AM
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Pro-democracy Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison late Monday after being granted a presidential pardon, according to his campaign.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
• 12:02 AM
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Orville Etoria was held in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini for more than two months without charges or access to legal counsel, his lawyers have said, accusing the U.S. of deporting him there unlawfully in mid-July<div class="small-12 column text-ce
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Monday, september 22, 2025
UN General Assembly: Kenyan president Ruto says Haiti crisis "can and must be solved"
• 7:30 PM
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The Kenyan president spoke at a meeting dedicated to the Haiti situation during the United Nations General Assembly.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/un-general-assembly-kenyan-presiden
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2025 Ballon d'Or: Ousmane Dembélé and Chloé Kelly among the top contenders
• 5:15 PM
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The ceremony will take place on Monday night and will celebrate the best of the 2024-2025 football season.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/2025-ballon-dor-ousmane-dembele-and-chloe-kel
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Haiti: gangs continue to terrorise local population
• 4:20 PM
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Residents in some areas of Port-au-Prince have returned to what's left of their homes following an assault by armed gangs. But with gangs now controlling an estimated 90% of the capital, some are too afraid to return.<div class="small-12 column text-cente
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South Sudan: Defense counsel critiques court's competence in Machar's case
• 4:12 PM
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In his opening remarks, a lawyer for Machar opposed the trial, describing it as "an incompetent court” that lacks jurisdiction.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/south-sudan-defense-coun
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A journey through six decades: Pattie LaBelle's enduring legacy
• 3:08 PM
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Pattie LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business during the 60s at just 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a
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South African conservationists mark World Rhino Day amid rising poaching threat
• 3:02 PM
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Despite the challenges, they remain hopeful that community engagement, international cooperation, and relentless vigilance will keep the animals safe for generations to come.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afr
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Pix of the Day: September 22, 2025
• 3:00 PM
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Africanews samples a selection of the day's most powerful images<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/pix-of-the-day-september-22-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-no
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Egypt: President Sisi pardons jailed activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
• 2:38 PM
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The president’s office said on Monday that five other prisoners were also pardoned.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/egypt-president-sisi-pardons-jailed-activist-alaa-abd-el-fattah/?utm
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M23 rebels extend opening hours at DRC-Rwanda border
• 1:10 PM
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Under Kinshasa's authority, the border would only open from 6 am to 3 pm. This window has now been extended to midnight<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/eastern-congo-afcm23-authorities
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DRC set to replace ban on cobalt exports with strict annual quotas
• 10:05 AM
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The world’s top producer of the mineral says it will now control global supply through strict annual export quotas, starting October 16th.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/drc-set-to-re
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South Sudan: Riek Machar presented in a cage as high-stakes treason trial unfolds
• 9:55 AM
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The criminal trial of the South Sudanese opposition figure Riek Machar began in the capital on Monday, with the country’s suspended vice president appearing in a cage alongside his co-accused.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre
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Russian airstrikes kill three and wound two in Zaporizhzhia
• 9:15 AM
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At least seven Russian aircraft bombed Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing three people and injuring two others, regional administration head Ivan Fedorov said on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.co
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UN at crossroads: Palestine push takes center stage
• 9:01 AM
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The gathering, observers say, will test whether the UN can still move beyond speeches to solutions in a fractured world.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/22/unat-crossroads-palestine-push-
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Cycling world unites in Kigali as Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser shine in time trials
• 8:26 AM
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The UCI Road World Championships officially launched in Kigali with the theme “Riding New Heights,” drawing over 1,000 attendees, including elite riders, national federation delegates, cycling officials, and dignitaries from around the world.<div class="s
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Thousands march in Paris for recognition of Palestinian state
• 8:03 AM
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More than a thousand people marched in Paris on Sunday calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to the war in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/22/thousands-march-i
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World Trade Organization fisheries agreement comes into force, curbing harmful subsidies
Business • 7:00 AM
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World Trade Organization members celebrated the entry into force on Monday of a fisheries deal that marks the global body's first multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"
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Vote count underway in Guinea as junta leader eyes presidency
• 6:27 AM
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Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in the referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Vaccination drive underway against fresh Ebola outbreak in southern Congo
• 4:57 AM
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The World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="
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Sunday, september 21, 2025
Malawi's former president, Peter Mutharika, takes an early lead against incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera
• 3:34 PM
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Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, according to provisional results.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/21/malawis-former-president-pe
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Guinea votes on constitutional referendum that could pave return to civilian rule
• 2:35 PM
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Voters in Guinea headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballot in a constitutional referendum. Four years after a military coup deposed former president Alpha Conde, the vote could pave the way for a return to civilian rule.<div class="small-12 colum
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters
• 7:11 AM
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Sixty nations have agreed a new treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. But the strength of the deal governing the high seas is uncertain as some of the world’s biggest players - including China, the US, Russia and Japan -
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Trial of 3 accused in South Africa's 'farmgate' case gets underway
• 12:47 AM
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The trial of three people charged with housebreaking and stealing $580,000 in US banknotes hidden in a couch at a game farm owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa opened on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a
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Saturday, september 20, 2025
Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown
• 2:34 PM
1 min
A Russian farmer has smashed his own national record by growing the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in Russia, tipping the scales at a staggering 969 kilos.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09
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Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico
• 1:49 PM
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As Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence and a fragile security situation, a group of 143 Haitian soldiers have completed basic military training in Mexico, part of a growing bilateral defense partnership aimed at strengthening Haiti’s armed forces
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Cyberattack cripples major European Airports
• 1:15 PM
1 min
Air traffic across Europe was severely disrupted on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted critical check-in and boarding systems used by multiple airports, causing widespread delays, cancellations, and mounting frustration among travelers.<div class="
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Amid escalating violence in Eastern Congo, demand for prosthetics soars
• 9:21 AM
1 min
Prosthetic limb production has surged, from 422 in all of 2024 to 326 in just the first half of 2025. With no sign of the conflict easing, the demand is expected to grow.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.african
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Eswatini protesters rally at US Embassy over deportation deal
• 8:11 AM
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Pro-democracy protesters from Eswatini gathered outside the US Embassy in Pretoria on Friday, voicing strong opposition to a reported deal between the US government and Eswatini’s monarchy that would see deported migrants returned to the southern African
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UNFPA Chief visits Ivory Coast, praises progress amid ongoing health challenges
• 6:53 AM
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The head of the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita, arrived in Ivory Coast for a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening the agency’s partnership with the West African nation.<div class=
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Friday, september 19, 2025
Sao Tomé and Principé: UN Experts help protect cocoa plantations
• 6:31 PM
1 min
In Sao Tomé and Principé, UN experts and the government have launched an initiative to restore ecosystems and boost sustainable cocoa production.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/sao-to
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South Sudan: Residents aim to rebuild after deadly floods
• 6:00 PM
1 min
Deadly floods have crashed through Unity, South Sudan, destroying homes, farmland and livestock. In the wake of the disaster, residents are doing what they can to rebuild.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africa
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Science: researchers awarded at 'Ig Nobel' awards
• 5:29 PM
1 min
Researchers have been awarded for comic scientific achievement at the 'Ig Nobel' awards in Boston. Among the honorees were a group that painted cows with stripes in a bid to stop flies biting them.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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WMO warns of growing water crises amid record heat
• 4:01 PM
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The WMO says urgent investment in monitoring, data sharing, and early-warning systems is vital — because what happens to the water cycle in one region increasingly affects communities worldwide.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h
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Taliban free British couple after seven months in detention
• 3:54 PM
1 min
The move comes as the Taliban continues its push for international recognition, four years after reclaiming control of Afghanistan.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/taliban-free-british
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Opposition party demands probe into Yaya Dillo's death amid assassination allegations
• 3:45 PM
2 min
The Chadian opposition party, Socialist Without Borders, is demanding an inquest into the death of their leader, Yaya Dillo. The call for investigation follows allegations of government involvement in his assassination.<div class="small-12 column text-cen
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Key suspect in 1982 Paris terror attack arrested
• 3:04 PM
1 min
Hicham Harb, a suspect in a 1982 Paris terror attack, has been arrested in the occupied West Bank. The incident, which left six dead, is one of modern France's most notorious anti-semitic attacks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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South Africa and US hold 'cordial and constructive' trade talks
Business • 2:04 PM
2 min
South African trade officials have held talks with their US counterparts in Washington, reports said Friday as Africa’s largest economy looks to repair strained relations and negotiate the lifting of heavy tariffs imposed by the United States.<div class="
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John Legend honoured at Black Music Action Coalition event
Culture • 1:59 PM
2 min
John Legend was honoured at Black Music Action Coalition event. It comes as the Coalition, which aims to uplift under-represented voices in music, marks its fifth anniversary.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af
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Thursday, september 18, 2025
Business Africa: Democracy under pressure, Egypt’s food struggles, and Nigeria’s remote work boom
Business • 3:00 PM
3 min
A new report warns that Africa’s democracies are at risk as economic hardship, youth frustration, and a surge in coups while in Cairo’s Al-Wekala Market, leftover meals from luxury hotels are offering low-income families a lifeline amid Egypt’s deepening
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year at a quarter-point
Business • 10:30 AM
6 min
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Wednesday, september 17, 2025
Hollywood icon Robert Redford passes away at 89, leaving legacy of film and independence
Culture • 3:13 PM
2 min
Robert Redford, the charismatic Hollywood star who evolved into an Oscar-winning director and a pioneering champion of independent cinema, has died. He was 89.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202
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Russia to host Intervision song contest featuring singers from 23 countries
Culture • 12:25 AM
2 min
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Tuesday that singers from 23 countries will take part in the upcoming Intervision song contest, the Russian version of Eurovision<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Tuesday, september 16, 2025
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
Business • 5:32 PM
1 min
President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents. A spokesperson from the prestigious newspaper said that the suit had "no merit".<div class="small
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Oscar winner and champion of independent film, Robert Redford, dies at 89
Culture • 3:46 PM
8 min
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at age 89.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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Dangote refinery makes first US gasoline delivery, reshaping global energy flows
Business • 3:07 PM
2 min
In a significant milestone for global energy markets, Nigeria’s massive Dangote refinery has successfully exported its first shipment of gasoline to the United States, with commodities giant Vitol and North American distributor Sunoco taking delivery this
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Japan seeks bigger role in Africa at Yokohama summit
Business • 2:33 PM
1 min
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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US and China agree deal over TikTok ownership
Business • 9:54 AM
1 min
Two years after the US congress threatened to ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, Washington and Beijing say they have agreed a deal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/16/us
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Monday, september 15, 2025
Friday, september 12, 2025
African business world prepares for fourth edition of Unstoppable Africa summit
Business • 3:26 PM
1 min
“Africa must not only adapt. It has to lead," United Nations Global Compact chief Sanda Ojiambo.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/12/african-business-world-prepares-for-fourth-edition-of-u
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Doll museum in Morocco celebrates culture, tradition
Culture • 2:55 PM
1 min
The World Dolls museum, officially named the "Poupées Du Monde" in French, is home to roughly 2,500 dolls<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/12/doll-museum-in-morocco-celebrates-culture-trad
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Thursday, september 11, 2025
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Tuesday, september 9, 2025
US President Trump to skip G20 summit in Johannesburg
Business • 11:52 AM
2 min
After months of tense relations with South Africa, US President Trump says he won't attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg. His vice president, JD Vance, will represent him.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric
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Extraordinary BRICS summit seeks to tackle global trade tensions and US tariffs
Business • 7:46 AM
1 min
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin joined an extraordinary BRICS summit via video link, a virtual meeting convened by Brazil to address growing global concerns over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs.<div class="small-12 column te
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Monday, september 8, 2025
66,000 Kenyans to lose jobs if AGOA not renewed
Business • 9:02 AM
1 min
Kenya’s economic lifeline may soon be cut. The African Growth and Opportunity Act AGOA is set to expire on September 30, ending a key duty-free trade arrangement with the US.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afr
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Burundi's Ézéchiel Nibigira appointed president of Economic Community of Central African States
Business • 8:34 AM
1 min
The Economic Community of Central African States has a new president - Burundi’s former foreign minister Ézéchiel Nibigira.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/08/burundis-ezechiel-nibigira-a
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Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition showcases lives of immigrants and refugees
Culture • 12:59 AM
10 min
A large-scale installation showcasing 100 portraits of immigrants and refugees welcomed visitors on Venice's famous St Mark's Square.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/08/venice-architectur
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Total wins new exploration permit as Congo seeks to ramp up oil production
Business • 3:48 PM
1 min
The permit is for the Nzombo area located 100km off Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic Ocean. QatarEnergy and Congolese state oil company, SNPC are Total's partners in the block's development<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="http
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Sudanese feminist drama "Cotton Queen" warmly received at Venice Film Festival
Culture • 3:04 PM
3 min
Sudanese-Russian filmmaker Mirghani, who is based in Qatar, made a short film of the story in Sudan, and had wanted to return and make a feature length version in the same location, with the same cast. But when war broke out in Sudan, she was forced to sh
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Sixth edition of Comic Con Africa draws thousands of fans to Johannesburg
Culture • 11:13 AM
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The sixth edition of the festival closed on Sunday, after a four-day celebration of anime, gaming and comic books.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/01/sixth-edition-of-comic-con-africa-dra
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South Africa prepares for historic first G20 summit in Africa
Business • 11:10 AM
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A major question marking the countdown is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will attend. He has expressed strong disapproval of South African policies—particularly land reform—and signaled he might send a representative instead.<div class="small-12 colu
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Ariana Grande announces first tour in seven years for summer 2026
Culture • 11:09 AM
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Ariana Grande is to go on tour for the first time since 2019, with a string of dates, mainly for the United States, announced for summer 2026.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/29/ariana-gr
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Iran: Europeans prepare sanctions as currency falls
Business • 11:08 AM
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In Tehran on Thursday, Iran’s rial currency traded at over 1 million to $1. At the time of the 2015 accord, it traded at 32,000 to $1, showing the currency’s precipitous collapse in the time since<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement
Culture • 11:06 AM
5 min
It’s the announcement Taylor Swift fans have been waiting for: In a five-photo post on Instagram, the superstar singer broke the news that she and American football player Travis Kelce are engaged.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Woody Allen’s appearance at Moscow film festival draws sharp condemnation from Ukraine
Culture • 10:54 AM
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The ministry accused Allen of lending credibility to a festival aligning with Putin’s backers, and warned that culture must not be used to whitewash crimes or as a propaganda tool<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww
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DR Congo: Civil society groups call for reassessment of China mining deal
Business • 10:49 AM
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They say the controversial “minerals for infrastructure” deal is still heavily skewed in the Chinese consortium's favour.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/25/dr-congo-civil-society-groups-
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South Africa looks to enhance global cooperation in face of sweeping US tariffs
Business • 10:22 AM
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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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How Nairobi’s rare Vinyl haven is preserving African history
Culture • 10:21 AM
2 min
What started as one man’s fight against piracy has grown into a cultural archive, preserving the rhythms, stories, and pride of Africa’s musical past — one vinyl at a time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric
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Friday, september 5, 2025
The linguistic diversity of Africa and Its absence in AI development
Business • 6:18 PM
5 min
Although Africa is home to a huge proportion of the world's languages – well over a quarter according to some estimates - many are missing when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI).<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza
Culture • 4:58 PM
5 min
The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind’s voice from that call, has been vast, inspiring songs, protest movements and now a film from Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww
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