African leaders push for climate investment at Ethiopia summit
Delegates are expected to finalize a declaration this week capturing Africa’s priorities, which will be presented at COP30 in November. COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago attended the summit and expressed solidarity with Africa’s vision.
US President Trump to skip G20 summit in Johannesburg
After months of tense relations with South Africa, US President Trump says he won't attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg. His vice president, JD Vance, will represent him.
‘Get out of there’: Israeli PM urges Palestinians to evacuate ahead of Gaza City offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the residents of Gaza City to "get out of there" ahead of an offensive aimed at taking over the largest Palestinian city.
Nigeria: NUPENG Strike – FG’s Peace Meeting With Dangote, Oil Workers Ends in Deadlock
[This Day] ·PENGASSAN, NOGASA, NARTO, PETROAN join action
Hundreds march in Havana for feast of Cuba’s patron saint
Hundreds of Cubans marched through Havana on Sunday in a procession honouring the Virgin of Charity, the country’s patron saint, on her feast day.
Nepal’s prime minister resigns following violent protests
Nepal’s prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.
Nigeria: CSOs Criticise Tinubu’s Silence After UN Accused Oil Companies of Rights Violations, Frustrating Cleanup
[Premium Times] "This silence is not just disappointing -- it is dangerous. It signals either a profound disregard for the rights of Nigerian citizens or complicity in their continued suffering," the CSOs said.
CAR: MINUSCA peacekeepers provide medical help for people with disabilities
Peacekeepers from the United Nations’ MINUSCA mission in the Central African Republic have been reaching out to residents of Bangui living with disabilities.
Mali launches airstrikes in response to militant-imposed fuel blockade
In Mali, the military has launched airstrikes in the gold-rich Kayes region after al-Qaeda-linked militants moved to block fuel imports into the capital, Bamako.
Pix of the Day: September 9, 2025
Africanews looks at today's news through the lens of the most striking images in relation to current events.