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MSF calls for a massive scale-up to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
Published: August 18, 2026 06:16
The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed…
Cameroon women celebrate WAFCON title during victory parade
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/cameroon-women-celebrate-wafcon-title-during-victory-parade/
Published: August 18, 2026 05:16
The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.
'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week
Published: August 17, 2026 20:18
The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo
Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/somalia-clashes-with-regional-forces-over-control-of-key-city/
Published: August 17, 2026 18:43
Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents
Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
Published: August 17, 2026 18:22
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the…
Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/
Published: August 17, 2026 16:39
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail
The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic/
Published: August 17, 2026 15:29
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior
Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
Published: August 17, 2026 14:14
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.
Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Published: August 17, 2026 14:05
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder. The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.
Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/ebola-water-scarcity-hampers-control-efforts-in-epicentre/
Published: August 17, 2026 13:31
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene…
Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
Published: August 17, 2026 12:06
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still…
Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/senegals-historic-pirogue-regatta-brings-saint-louis-to-life/
Published: August 17, 2026 11:27
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a…
Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/cholera-outbreak-spreads-in-cameroon-as-cases-top-1000/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:58
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.
South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/south-africas-unique-succulents-under-threat-from-poachers/
Published: August 17, 2026 10:41
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
Published: August 17, 2026 09:44
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.
DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
Published: August 17, 2026 09:16
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.
SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Published: August 17, 2026 08:26
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.
Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Published: August 17, 2026 06:02
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.
Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
Published: August 16, 2026 21:46
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.
Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Published: August 16, 2026 14:50
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.
Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
Published: August 16, 2026 13:19
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.
Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Published: August 16, 2026 11:56
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.
Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Published: August 16, 2026 09:32
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.
Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/argentinas-big-cats-begin-relocation-to-sanctuaries-abroad/
Published: August 16, 2026 08:23
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.
UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Published: August 16, 2026 07:26
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.
Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 68 after Lake Kariba capsizing
Published: August 16, 2026 06:07
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 68 after more bodies were recovered on Saturday, the police said.
Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/senegal-hikes-fuel-prices-amid-surge-in-global-oil-markets/
Published: August 15, 2026 14:41
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.
Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/tributes-pour-in-for-jason-arday-after-his-sudden-death/
Published: August 15, 2026 14:07
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.
Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/taliban-authorities-mark-five-years-ruling-afghanistan/
Published: August 15, 2026 12:50
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.
Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/burkina-faso-imposes-military-training-on-journalists/
Published: August 15, 2026 11:48
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.
UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-says-50-million-ransom-fueled-al-qaeda-offensive-in-mali/
Published: August 15, 2026 09:10
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.
Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Published: August 15, 2026 07:16
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.
UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/15/un-calls-for-negotiations-to-end-the-conflict-in-mozambique/
Published: August 15, 2026 06:21
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.
Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/central-african-republic-muslims-return-as-sibut-rebuilds/
Published: August 14, 2026 20:17
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful…
Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Published: August 14, 2026 19:07
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.
South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
Published: August 14, 2026 18:13
Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.
Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46
Published: August 14, 2026 16:30
Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesday’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.
China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/china-and-egypt-launch-second-joint-air-force-exercise/
Published: August 14, 2026 16:08
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.
Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Published: August 14, 2026 15:35
Just hours after Zambia’s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised “grave concern,” calling for full transparency amid reports of violence.
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
Published: August 14, 2026 15:07
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.
Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/zambia-suspends-vote-counting-after-election-violence/
Published: August 14, 2026 14:55
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the counting process.
Worries grow over mysterious illness killing Kenyan elephants
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/worries-grow-over-mysterious-illness-killing-kenyan-elephants/
Published: August 14, 2026 14:40
Worries over the death of elephants are mounting in southern Kenya, where at least 19 animals have died since June from an unexplained condition. With symptoms including partial paralysis, conservationists and communities are demanding urgent…
War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
Published: August 14, 2026 14:22
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Published: August 14, 2026 13:26
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.
AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Published: August 14, 2026 13:24
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language models, research capacity and agritech firms, to enable the continent to be not only the consumer…
Emmy-nominated director looks to Tupac trial for long-awaited closure
Published: August 14, 2026 12:27
Emmy-nominated director Alexandria Stapleton is hoping the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing will bring answers and “some sort of closure” to the rapper’s family, friends and fans.
Chad's president pardons opposition leader and former prime minister Succes Masra
Published: August 14, 2026 10:56
The presidency has not provided further details on the reasons behind the pardon, and it remains unclear whether the move could open the door to renewed political dialogue between the government and the opposition.
Activists attempt to deliver supplies to besieged Palestinian families
Published: August 14, 2026 10:44
Three homes in the village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank have been under an almost week-long siege by Israeli settlers.
From Research to the Field: Transforming Africa’s Seed Systems
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/from-research-to-the-field-transforming-africas-seed-systems/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:37
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, AGRA looks back on a transformation that starts with a seed, but goes far beyond it.
In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/in-quake-hit-cali-hugs-here-station-brings-comfort-amid-rubble/
Published: August 14, 2026 10:11
In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.
Turkey urges Egypt to join its defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Published: August 14, 2026 10:06
The trilateral deal signed last week stipulates that an attack on any of the three states will be treated as an attack on all.
Vietnam police seize nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory hidden in timber logs
Published: August 14, 2026 09:56
Vietnamese police have seized nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory at Quy Nhon port, in Gia Lai province.
Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/colombia-earthquake-dog-rescued-alive-as-72-hour-window-closes/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:50
Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed.
Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/nigerias-muslim-and-christian-leaders-sign-new-peace-accord/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:10
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Nigeria, aiming to ease religious tensions and promote harmony.
Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused
Published: August 14, 2026 08:50
The Attorney General said three prominent figures were to go on trial to answer to charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and complicity in murder.
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture
Published: August 14, 2026 08:32
Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts…
DR Congo's fastest-growing ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Published: August 14, 2026 07:54
The World Health Organization says it on track to surpass the deadliest in history, which killed over 11,000 people a decade ago.
France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns
Published: August 14, 2026 07:52
France evacuated about 500 people from the village of Luglon on Thursday, 13 August, as a fast-moving wildfire swept through drought-hit pine forest in the Landes.
Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast
Published: August 14, 2026 07:41
Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate.
Cuba marks 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth amid energy crisis
Published: August 14, 2026 05:52
Cubans are facing food and water shortages, and chronic power cuts, exacerbated by a US oil embargo, with some asking whether his successors are up to the job.
Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/vote-counting-underway-in-zambia-after-presidential-election/
Published: August 13, 2026 20:42
Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespread frustration over the cost of living. About 8 million voters were registered, with results…
Zimbabwe's Kariba ferry disaster victims honoured as death toll reaches 44
Published: August 13, 2026 19:53
Hundreds gathered for a memorial service in northern Zimbabwe on Thursday to honour victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, which killed at least 44 people. Survivors recalled a desperate struggle for life as the vessel capsized in rough waters.
Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official
Published: August 13, 2026 17:12
Mali says 82 soldiers held captive since deadly attacks in April have been freed by armed groups, in a rare breakthrough as the country battles jihadist and rebel insurgencies. The junta also pardoned a French embassy official accused of spying and ordered…
Displaced families and hospitals struggle as Sudan's war ravages El-Obeid
Published: August 13, 2026 16:08
The war, which began in April 2023, has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced around 13 million, and pushed large parts of Sudan into famine.
One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery
Published: August 13, 2026 15:31
The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe’s…
Doku commits to Manchester City until 2031 in five-year deal
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/doku-commits-to-manchester-city-until-2031-in-five-year-deal/
Published: August 13, 2026 15:31
Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping the Belgium winger at the Etihad until 2031. The 24-year-old has become a key part of the squad since joining from Rennes in 2023.
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece
Published: August 13, 2026 15:09
Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.
Ecuador police seize 370kg of cocaine near Colombian border
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/ecuador-police-seize-370kg-of-cocaine-near-colombian-border/
Published: August 13, 2026 15:00
Ecuadorian police have seized hundreds of kilograms of cocainee in an area known as Guagua Negro near the Colombian border. Anti-narcotics officers spotted a suspicious truck during an operation and moved in.
Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/zambians-vote-as-hichilemas-economic-record-faces-crucial-test/
Published: August 13, 2026 14:26
Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to…
France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic
Published: August 13, 2026 14:26
The case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations deteriorated in recent years as Russia expanded its influence in the country through the Wagner paramilitary…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay blocked despite Trump’s claim of ‘total control’
Published: August 13, 2026 13:39
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and Iran says it will stay that way until its conditions are accepted.
South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations
Published: August 13, 2026 11:49
South African law enforcement officials said last week they would intensify operations targeting illegal migration and related offenses.
RSF claims key victory in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/rsf-claims-key-victory-in-sudans-blue-nile-region/
Published: August 13, 2026 11:38
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, say they have taken full control of Geissan, in the Blue Nile region, near the Ethiopian border.
Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/putin-watches-russian-navy-drills-off-russias-sakhalin-island/
Published: August 13, 2026 11:01
Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
Published: August 13, 2026 10:43
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including 67 children, in the Berezivka district.
West Africa: gold rush reshapes the mining market [Business Africa]
Published: August 13, 2026 10:18
Soaring gold prices are reshaping the investment landscape across West Africa. In the first quarter of 2026, global demand reached 1,231 tonnes, representing a record $193 billion market up 74% year-on-year.
Nigeria's rescued kidnap victims face physical and psychological toll
Published: August 13, 2026 10:05
Fifty-seven residents of Woro, rescued earlier this month, are being treated at a hospital in Ilorin, with most of the suffering notably from malnutrition.
Meet the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/meet-the-main-contenders-in-zambias-presidential-vote/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:42
An incumbent, two former ministers and a veteran journalist are among 14 candidates vying to become Zambia's president in an election Thursday.
Cameroon defeat Morocco 3-1 to reach Women’s AFCON final
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/cameroon-defeat-morocco-3-1-to-reach-womens-afcon-final/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:40
Cameroon are through to the Women’s AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout against hosts Morocco. The two sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes, with Morocco missing a huge chance to seal the win when Fatima Tagnaout saw her penalty saved in…
Thousands watch partial solar eclipse in north of Algeria
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/thousands-watch-partial-solar-eclipse-in-north-of-algeria/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:48
It was in a zone that experience almost 98 per cent of totality as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun.
Fewer children, more seniors as fertility drops across Maghreb
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/fewer-children-more-seniors-as-fertility-drops-across-maghreb/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:28
Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low. Across all three Maghreb countries, fertility rates fell by more than…
Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries
Published: August 13, 2026 08:05
California is seeing unusually large numbers of round stingrays near its beaches, as warmer coastal waters and an expected strong El Niño draw the animals closer to shore.
Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/colombia-scene-of-horror-as-pereira-rescuers-search-rubble/
Published: August 13, 2026 07:31
Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.
Zambia: Polls open in elections expected to favour incumbent president
Published: August 13, 2026 07:30
President Hakainde Hichilema is running on his economic record even as households face a cost of living crisis.
Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Published: August 13, 2026 06:29
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.
Moroccan authorities say they have beefed up security at Ceuta border
Published: August 13, 2026 05:19
The annoucement comes as calls resurfaced on social media for mass crossings into the Spanish enclave in North Africa.
DRC: World Health Organisation Chief sounds alarm on ebola outbreak
Published: August 12, 2026 20:12
Having returned from a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world health organisaiton chief is sounding the alarm on the ebola outbreak.
Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said residents welcome UNESCO inscription
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/12/tunisia-sidi-bou-said-residents-welcome-unesco-inscription/
Published: August 12, 2026 18:35
It's been two weeks since Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said was inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, much to the delight of residents.
Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake
Published: August 12, 2026 17:15
Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake
Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema expected to win upcoming vote
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/12/zambia-hakainde-hichilema-expected-to-win-upcoming-vote/
Published: August 12, 2026 16:10
14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambia’s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema.
Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify
Published: August 12, 2026 16:07
Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The WMO says the warming climate is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, longer and more widespread.
Ebola outbreak takes heavy toll on Bunia's economy and public health
Published: August 12, 2026 15:06
Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment continue to fuel the outbreak.
HYROX fever sweeps Bangkok as fitness craze takes Asia by storm
Published: August 12, 2026 14:46
HYROX is gaining momentum across Asia, drawing everyone from elite athletes to first-time competitors into a fast-growing fitness phenomenon. In Bangkok, packed training sessions are preparing participants for a race combining running and functional…
WAFCON: Morocco to face Cameroon Wednesday evening
http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/12/wafcon-morocco-to-face-cameroon-wednesday-evening/
Published: August 12, 2026 14:20
Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosts Morocco and Cameroon will face each other Wednesday evening at the Moulay El Hassan stadium.
Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 44: police
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Published: August 12, 2026 13:35
At least 44 people lost their lives when a ferry sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said, releasing an updated toll.
Meta faces major US trial over alleged youth social media addiction
Published: August 12, 2026 13:23
Meta faces a high-stakes trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep minors hooked. A coalition of U.S. states is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms and potentially up to $1.4 trillion in…
Hichilema rallies thousands as Zambia heads to presidential vote
Published: August 12, 2026 10:22
Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Lusaka for President Hakainde Hichilema’s final campaign rally ahead of Thursday’s election, as the incumbent seeks a second term amid concerns over jobs, living costs and allegations of opposition intimidation.
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Published: August 12, 2026 10:01
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.
Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble
Published: August 12, 2026 09:34
A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.
Rescued kidnap victims in Nigeria recount ordeal during 6 months of captivity
Published: August 12, 2026 09:22
After six months in captivity, victims of a mass kipnapping in Nigeria’s Kwara state have been recounting their ordeal. More than 100 people abducted from the Woro community were rescued by government forces earlier this month.
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