Pix of the Day: July 2, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to block Gukurahundi massacre hearings/in /by
The Gukurahundi hearings remain a deeply contentious but potentially transformative step in Zimbabwe’s long-delayed path toward truth, justice, and national reconciliation.
USAID officially shuts doors, American government announces/in /by
It's the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the US government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump's second term as US president.
Iran reportedly suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog/in /by
The development raises fresh concerns over Iran’s nuclear transparency, though it remains unclear how the IAEA will respond or how the suspension will affect ongoing monitoring efforts.
One child displaced every five seconds in MENA region conflicts/in /by
Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.
Liberia’s former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder/in /by
Liberia's former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed. On Tuesday, the 14 men were given a state funeral, attended by President Joseph Boakai.
Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Oil Production Level Stagnated in Past One Year – Minister/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has decried the lack of significant increase in Nigeria's crude oil production in the past one year.
Mali’s armed forces say they killed 80 militants after series of attacks on military posts/in /by
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.
Foreign Ministers of Oman and Egypt urge Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations/in /by
At a joint news conference in Cairo on Tuesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.
South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Increase From Wednesday/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced that all grades of petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin are expected to increase from Wednesday, 2 July 2025, when the latest monthly price adjustments take effect.