Pix of the Day: August 27, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers/in /by
The annual Ganesha festival began across India on Wednesday, as millions of Hindu devotees prepared to celebrate the elephant-headed deity’s birthday with prayers, processions and rituals lasting 10 days.
Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkey’s Antalya/in /by
A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalya’s Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.
Senegalese president looks to reset ties in Paris meeting with French counterpart/in /by
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday.
Tomatina Festival soaks Buñol in red for 80th anniversary/in /by
The streets of Buñol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes.
Over 50 hopefuls vie for Ivorian presidency as electoral commission closes bubmissions/in /by
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) closed its candidacy submission process on Wednesday, receiving over 50 applications for the presidential election scheduled for October 25.
Abrego Garcia case shows Uganda has ”no pride left”: Fmr. General/in /by
”What has happened to this Country? No pride left, no ideological sensibilities left, no moral fibre left, no SHAME AT ALL? And even after our fall still, we are found UNWORTHY to keep an American criminal?" Sejusa wrote on X Tuesday.
Nigeria suspends Abuja–Kaduna train service after derailment/in /by
This derailment adds to a worrying trend: Nigeria's rail network has seen 188 derailments in six years, with recurring issues such as vandalism, poor maintenance, and weak security controls. Critics now demand more robust infrastructure upkeep and modern safety systems
Nigeria: Tinubu Wants Brazil’s Oil Giant, Petrobras to Return to Nigeria/in /by
[This Day] ·Witnesses historic signing of MOUs with Brazil
500 players converge on Oslo for Homeless World Cup/in /by
The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players from 48 countries taking part. The event aims to give a sense of community to the homeless and give players the tools to make positive changes in their lives.