Africa’s shifting security map: Ten years on, a continent under strain
Over the past decade, Africa’s security landscape has come under growing strain. Political violence has nearly doubled, driven by civil wars, jihadist attacks, local conflicts, and government crackdowns that have made life more dangerous for millions.
Africanews anniversary: Our top 10 most-viewed videos on YouTube
Africanews is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark this occasion, we're taking a look back at our 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of the past decade.
Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba seeks asylum in South Africa
Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, his lawyer told AFP Monday.
Turkey to train 200 Nigerian special forces soldiers under new defence deal
Nigeria and Turkey have struck a defence agreement to help Africa's most populous nation fight its 17-year-long jihadist insurgency, the Nigerian defence minister said on Saturday.
Pix of the Day, 20 April 2026
Pix of the Day, 20 April 2026
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranks Second As Country With Highest Fuel Prices in Africa – Data
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is ranked the country with the second highest fuel prices on the African continent, recent data shows.
Kenya: EPRA May Review Fuel Prices Every 14 Days Under New Proposal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act 2019 he says would accelerate the reduction of fuel prices when global oil costs fall, citing persistent delays under the current pricing regime.
Israel under fire over appointment of ambassador to Somaliland
More than a dozen nations have condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa region.
Mozambique looks to China for industrial boost
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo is turning to China’s manufacturing strength to accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable growth, as he tours key industrial hubs during his first state visit since taking office in 2025.
Senegal’s ex-president Macky Sall auditions this week for UN top job
Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning this week for the United Nations' top job. The 64-year-old was nominated by Burundi, Neither Dakar nor the African Union have endorsed him.