Burkina Faso demands justice after influencer Alino Faso dies in Ivorian custody
Hundreds of protesters clad in white flooded the streets of Ouagadougou on Tuesday, demanding justice for Alain Traoré, a prominent social media activist known as Alino Faso, whose death in an Ivorian prison has sparked outrage and diplomatic tensions.
Angola fuel protests turn deadly as fatalities rise to 22
At least 22 people have been killed in violent protests across Angola following a sharp fuel price hike, authorities said Wednesday, marking a dramatic escalation from the previous day’s death toll of four.
Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi triumphs in 800m freestyle at championships
Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi clinched his first significant title by winning the 800m freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday, executing a perfectly timed strategy.
Turkey unveils powerful non-nuclear aerial bombs at defence fair
Both the GAZAP and the Hayalet bombs can be dropped from a US F-16 fighter jet and weigh nearly a tonne each.
Grieving Gaza boy cries for his father killed near aid site
Thirteen-year-old Ahmad Zayed breaks down in Gaza City as he mourns his father, one of dozens killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip.
“The Pickup”: Eddie Murphy on working with Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson
While filming the "Pickup" movie, Eddie Murphy said he doesn't feel the need to guide co-stars Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson.
King Mohammed VI marks Morocco’s Throne Day with appeal for dialogue to Algeria
Morocco's King Mohammed VI extended an olive branch to Algeria on Wednesday, calling for a “fraternal and sincere dialogue” over the “various outstanding issues” between the two-North African neighbours.
Ivory Coast opposition says president’s fourth term bid violates the Constitution
On Tuesday, the 83-year-old president announced he would stand for a fourth term in office in the October polls.
Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia
Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
Pix of the Day: July 30, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.