Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands/in /by
New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently expanded their activity in the border region between Nigeria, Niger and Benin, turning the zone into a flashpoint of violence.
Pix of the Day, 25 February 2026/in /by
Africanews takes a look at the most striking images linked to current events.
Closing arguments begin in appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire/in /by
The four-week Paris appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire started hearing closing arguments on Wednesday.
Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful/in /by
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State/in /by
Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.
Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission/in /by
Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.
Life slowly returns to Port-au-Prince area after Haiti drives gangs out/in /by
Glimmers of life appear after Haiti retakes control of a key area from powerful gangs.
Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions/in /by
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.
Ethiopia’s President Selassie welcomes Israel’s President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties/in /by
Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie welcomed his counterpart Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal/in /by
Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their service in the war-torn country.