Today
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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Yesterday
Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown
• 2:34 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on humanitarian aid into Gaza
• 2:44 PM
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US says the text fails to condemn Hamas or recognize Israel's right to defend itself<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/us-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-on-humanitarian-aid-into-g
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South Africa and US hold 'cordial and constructive' trade talks
Business • 2:04 PM
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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
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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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Ivory Coast polls: Laurent Gbagbo vows not to support any other candidate
• 1:37 PM
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Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has stated that he will not endorse any candidate in the forthcoming presidential election.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/ivory-coast-polls-la
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Protesters gather outside Jimmy Kimmel’s studio after show suspension
• 11:03 AM
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Protesters gathered outside Jimmy Kimmel’s Hollywood studio on Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show indefinitely.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/protesters-gather-outside-ji
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Protesters gather in Jerusalem demanding end to Gaza offensive
• 10:57 AM
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Israeli mothers of soldiers and hostages chained themselves together outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Thursday to protest the ongoing military offensive in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button">
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Pix of the Day: September 19, 2025
• 10:56 AM
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Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/pix-of-the-day-september-19-2025/?utm_source
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Macron slams Gaza offensive, signals Iran sanctions snapback
• 10:56 AM
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The remarks underscore Macron’s attempt to balance growing tensions in the Middle East with European unity on Iran — even as Paris prepares to break new ground in support of Palestinian statehood.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Malawi presidential elections: candidates proclaim victory before official results
• 10:25 AM
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The parties of the two main candidates in Malawi's presidential election declared victory on Thursday, drawing rebukes from the electoral commission, which has yet to announce the results.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Cameroon: Brenda Biya says to not vote for her father, president Paul Biya
• 10:20 AM
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The president's only daughter published a video on social media on Thursday in which she appealed to voters and told them to not cast their ballot for her father in the upcoming presidential election.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button
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Congo Ebola deaths top 31 as authorities rush to vaccinate
• 8:46 AM
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The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week — from 16 — and that the disease is spreading rapidly as more than 900 contacts have been identified so far, according to the WHO.<div class="small-12 column text-center article_
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Clashes erupt in Paris as protesters rally against Macron government
• 8:23 AM
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Clashes erupted in Paris on Thursday as protesters rallied against President Emmanuel Macron’s government, with police firing tear gas to disperse crowds.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19
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Israel's military incursion in Gaza drives new waves of displacement
• 8:09 AM
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Palestinians keep fleeing from Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip following daily strikes as Israeli forces pressed on with a new ground offensive in Gaza City.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com
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Moroccan city struggles with sand encroachment
• 7:22 AM
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Homes and roads have been engulfed by sand dunes, with fears of a potential environmental disaster growing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/moroccan-city-struggles-with-sand-encroachme
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Guinea reaches final day of referendum campaign, with opposition missing
• 5:48 AM
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Guinea’s capital buzzed with activity as campaigning closed Thursday ahead of a referendum that could let junta leader Doumbouya seek the presidency.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/19/gu
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France expels Malian diplomats, ends anti-terror cooperation
• 12:40 AM
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The suspension follows the arrest a month ago by Malian authorities of a French national accused of complicity in a coup attempt against Bamako's junta. Mali said the man named Yann Vezilier was acting on behalf of France's spy agency<div class="small-12
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Destitute Bangui detainees receive free legal assistance
• 12:25 AM
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Five hundred destitute Bangui detainees are receiving free legal assistance under an initiative backed by the UN and the Ministry of Justice. Since the project was launched in July, some 150 detainees have received an initial consultation.<div class="smal
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Thursday, september 18, 2025
US threatens to destroy $9 million contraceptive stockpile in Belgium, sparking protests
• 7:43 PM
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Dozens of women’s rights activists protested outside the US embassy in Brussels on Thursday, decrying potential Trump administration plans to destroy a $9 million stockpile of life-saving contraceptive supplies intended for women in conflict zones and ref
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UN at 80: global leaders gather next week for UNGA in New York
• 5:24 PM
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World leaders will gather in New York next week for the UN General Assembly and Secretary-General António Guterres has framed the meeting as a critical opportunity for problem-solving, not point-scoring, against a backdrop of raging conflicts, climate cri
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Tensions rise in eastern Congo as M23 rebels parade troops
• 5:21 PM
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The parade comes just weeks before Congo, Rwanda and mediators are expected to sign a peace deal in Washington<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/tensions-rise-in-eastern-congo-as-m23-reb
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Sardine shortage fuelled by climate change and overfishing hits French markets
• 4:31 PM
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The shortage, experts say, comes down to overfishing and climate change, with warming waters reducing plankton and shrinking sardine populations. Much of the supply comes from Morocco, now struggling to keep up with demand.<div class="small-12 column text
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Protests erupt in Nantes over Macron’s public service cuts
• 4:31 PM
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Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Nantes on Thursday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its plans to cut funding for public services.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.e
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Fifty couples marry at iconic Danish landmarks during Golden Days Festival
• 4:23 PM
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Fifty couples from around the world were married at some of Denmark’s most iconic cultural landmarks as part of this year’s Golden Days Festival, whose theme is Love.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.co
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Fire destroys historic Keyvanlar Mansion in Bolu’s Mudurnu district
• 4:17 PM
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A major fire broke out late at night at the historic three-storey Keyvanlar Mansion in the Seyrancık neighbourhood of Mudurnu, Bolu, emergency services said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/09
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Denmark leads NATO exercise with 550 troops in Greenland
• 4:08 PM
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Denmark is leading a major NATO military exercise in Greenland with more than 550 troops from Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and Norway, the Danish military said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/
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Caesars Palace Casino project in Times Square denied license amidst strong opposition
• 3:15 PM
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A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theate
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Business Africa: Democracy under pressure, Egypt’s food struggles, and Nigeria’s remote work boom
Business • 3:00 PM
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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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Amid drought, Moroccan florists blossom against the odds
• 2:31 PM
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In Morocco, a nation grappling with severe water shortages, flower growers are battling parched wells and drought to sustain a vibrant industry that beautifies homes, celebrates milestones, and fuels a growing export market.<div class="small-12 column tex
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Nigeria lifts state of emergency in Rivers State after six months
• 2:04 PM
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Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu lifted a sixth-month long emergency rule in the oil-rich Rivers State on Wednesday, as a governance and constitutional crisis had been resolved, according to the head of state.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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King Charles and Trump toast ‘special relationship’ at state banquet
• 1:58 PM
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The King reflected on centuries of shared history — from war and hardship to innovation and cultural exchange.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/king-charles-and-trump-toast-special-rela
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Libyan naval operations force rescues 35 migrants near Tunisian border
• 1:03 PM
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The Libyan Zuwara Naval Operations Force said Thursday that they saved 35 migrants in a rescue mission near the Tunisian border on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/libyan-naval
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Congress rejects Milei vetoes as thousands rally outside in Buenos Aires
• 11:51 AM
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Thousands gathered outside Argentina’s Congress on Wednesday to celebrate lawmakers’ decision to overturn President Javier Milei’s vetoes of two bills funding public universities and paediatric hospitals.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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Ghana’s women struggle to save oyster farming hit by climate change
• 11:41 AM
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Mangroves, trees or shrubs that grow along coastlines serve a critical multifunctional purpose in the aquatic ecosystem, ranging from being a home to fish to providing a buffer for coastal erosion from rising sea levels, and protection to land during stor
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Deportees dispute Ghana’s claims of repatriation
• 11:34 AM
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Human rights experts warn the deportations could put the migrants’ safety at risk, while raising broader questions about international protections for asylum-seekers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year at a quarter-point
Business • 10:30 AM
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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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Togo: President's sister-in-law, a former defence minister, arrested
• 10:28 AM
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Marguerite Gnakadè was a former defence minister and is the sister-in-law of president Faure Gnassingbé. She had repeatedly called for him to step down and end the family's regime over the past months.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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UN calls out South Sudan's 'reckless' charges against Machar
• 8:51 AM
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South Sudan's First Vice President Machar faces charges of treason and other serious crimes, local justice authorities said, as fears grow that the east African country could edge toward a return to civil war.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl
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Gabon gears up for legislative and local elections as campaigns kick off
• 8:13 AM
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Following Brice Oligui Nguema's victory on April 12, which marked a significant political shift after a coup toppled the long-standing regime of Ali Bongo, Gabon will hold legislative and local elections on September 27 and October 11.<div class="small-12
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Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks
• 6:42 AM
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Militants affiliated with al-Qaida have burned and destroyed some 100 trucks transporting fuel to Bamako in recent days, according to a local trade union<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/1
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ECOWAS chief makes surprise visit to Burkina Faso
• 5:28 AM
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Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio who took over the chairmanship of ECOWAS in June, met Tuesday with Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré at the presidential palace in Koulouba.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Pix of the Day: September 18, 2025
• 12:56 AM
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Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/pix-of-the-day-september-18-2025/?utm_source
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DRC: former President Joseph Kabila's trial verdict due this Friday
• 12:21 AM
2 min
In a significant development, the High Military Court in Kinshasa has set Friday for its verdict in the war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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Wednesday, september 17, 2025
Truck carrying displaced people hit by Israeli strike in Gaza
• 4:18 PM
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Israeli aircraft struck a truck carrying displaced civilians from Gaza City late on Tuesday, killing five people and injuring several others, according to local health officials.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www
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Police remove protesters in Tel Aviv calling for Gaza ceasefire
• 4:12 PM
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Police forcibly removed demonstrators blocking Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv on Tuesday as protests called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w
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Cameroon: Cocoa plantations grapple with black pod disease
• 3:47 PM
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Cocoa plantations in Cameroon are grappling with black pod disease, in an outbreak that has been fuelled by weeks of heavy rain. According to officials, relying on low-cost fungicides has not helped the situation.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar
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EU lays out toughest plan to pressure Israel to end war in Gaza
• 3:45 PM
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The European Union laid out on Wednesday its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza as Palestinians fled en masse from Israeli tanks, drones and troops pushing deeper into the coastal enclave ravaged by 23 months of war.<div class="sm
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Haiti: gangs continue to terrorise local population
• 3:44 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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Sunday, september 7, 2025
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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
2 min
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
1 min
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
1 min
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
2 min
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
1 min
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
2 min
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
3 min
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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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery's petrol unit may remain offline for months
Business • 10:02 AM
1 min
It was due to restart on 20 September, but an industry monitor says major repairs and equipment replacement could keep the unit shut for longer.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/05/nigeria
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Africa’s youth, tech, and green innovators reshape the continent’s business future
Business • 10:02 AM
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Africa’s Youth Take the Lead in Transforming Agriculture. Dakar Forum Highlights Innovation, Jobs, and Climate-Smart Solutions while Africa’s tech scene is reaching a new stage of maturity, with startups expanding overseas and exporting their solutions<di
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Thursday, september 4, 2025
Xi Jinping and Emmerson Mnangagwa announce upgraded bilateral relations
Business • 3:55 PM
2 min
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the upgrading of bilateral relations to an all-weather community with a shared future in Beijing on Thursday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre
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KoBold Metals secures exploration permits in DRC amid U.S. mining push
Business • 1:40 PM
1 min
On September 2, the company received seven exploration permits from the Congolese government, following a memorandum of understanding signed on July 17, influenced by the Trump administration.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre
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Currency crisis in Bukavu: Residents struggle with damaged banknotes
Business • 11:53 AM
3 min
Residents of Bukavu struggle with damaged banknotes amid rebel control<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/currency-crisis-in-bukavu-residents-struggle-with-damaged-banknotes/?utm_source=t
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