Caesars Palace Casino project in Times Square denied license amidst strong opposition/in /by
A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theater district.
Business Africa: Democracy under pressure, Egypt’s food struggles, and Nigeria’s remote work boom/in /by
A new report warns that Africa’s democracies are at risk as economic hardship, youth frustration, and a surge in coups while in Cairo’s Al-Wekala Market, leftover meals from luxury hotels are offering low-income families a lifeline amid Egypt’s deepening economic crisis
King Charles and Trump toast ‘special relationship’ at state banquet/in /by
The King reflected on centuries of shared history — from war and hardship to innovation and cultural exchange.
Amid drought, Moroccan florists blossom against the odds/in /by
In Morocco, a nation grappling with severe water shortages, flower growers are battling parched wells and drought to sustain a vibrant industry that beautifies homes, celebrates milestones, and fuels a growing export market.
Nigeria lifts state of emergency in Rivers State after six months/in /by
Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu lifted a sixth-month long emergency rule in the oil-rich Rivers State on Wednesday, as a governance and constitutional crisis had been resolved, according to the head of state.
DRC: former President Joseph Kabila’s trial verdict due this Friday/in /by
In a significant development, the High Military Court in Kinshasa has set Friday for its verdict in the war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila.
Libyan naval operations force rescues 35 migrants near Tunisian border/in /by
The Libyan Zuwara Naval Operations Force said Thursday that they saved 35 migrants in a rescue mission near the Tunisian border on Tuesday.
Pix of the Day: September 18, 2025/in /by
Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.
Congress rejects Milei vetoes as thousands rally outside in Buenos Aires/in /by
Thousands gathered outside Argentina’s Congress on Wednesday to celebrate lawmakers’ decision to overturn President Javier Milei’s vetoes of two bills funding public universities and paediatric hospitals.
Ghana’s women struggle to save oyster farming hit by climate change/in /by
Mangroves, trees or shrubs that grow along coastlines serve a critical multifunctional purpose in the aquatic ecosystem, ranging from being a home to fish to providing a buffer for coastal erosion from rising sea levels, and protection to land during storms and cyclones