Amid drought, Moroccan florists blossom against the odds/in /by
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.
Nigeria lifts state of emergency in Rivers State after six months/in /by
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.
DRC: former President Joseph Kabila’s trial verdict due this Friday/in /by
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.
Libyan naval operations force rescues 35 migrants near Tunisian border/in /by
The Libyan Zuwara Naval Operations Force said Thursday that they saved 35 migrants in a rescue mission near the Tunisian border on Tuesday.
Pix of the Day: September 18, 2025/in /by
Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Speaks On Dispute With Dappman Over Alleged N1.5 Trillion Subsidy Demand/in /by
[Premium Times] The company alleged the association is demanding a subsidy to cover additional logistics costs tied to transporting products from the refinery to their depots via coastal logistics, which would add N75 per litre to fuel costs.
Congress rejects Milei vetoes as thousands rally outside in Buenos Aires/in /by
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.
Ghana’s women struggle to save oyster farming hit by climate change/in /by
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 storms and cyclones
Deportees dispute Ghana’s claims of repatriation/in /by
Human rights experts warn the deportations could put the migrants’ safety at risk, while raising broader questions about international protections for asylum-seekers
Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year at a quarter-point/in /by
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.