International postal services pause parcel post to US over tariff ‘ambiguity’
A US executive order reinstating duty on small packages is proving to be a big headache for international postal services.
Impending assault on Gaza City sparks mass exodus and deepens humanitarian fears
As Israeli troops mass for a major offensive, hundreds of Palestinian families are fleeing south into already overcrowded zones, with aid groups warning of catastrophic consequences and ceasefire talks stalled.
Pix of the Day: August 29, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Elephant forced to drink beer at Kenyan nature park
The now-deleted clip was captioned "Just a tusker with a tusked friend".
Protesters accuse Castile and León of mishandling deadly wildfires
Protesters and firefighters gathered outside the Castile and León Parliament in Valladolid on Friday, accusing the regional government of mismanaging August’s devastating wildfires.
Israeli airstrike in Yemen reportedly killed Houthi prime minister
Local media sources reported on Friday that Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on Yemen's capital Sanaa. No further confirmation is so far available, and some reports have been conflicting.
USA: Judge orders retrial for ex-officers in Tyre Nichols case over bias concerns
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers convicted of obstructing justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, citing potential judicial bias after the original trial judge suggested ties between at least one defendant and a gang.
Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky
Mount Etna was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.
President Maduro oversees military exercises after US deploys warships to Caribbean
Military exercises were underway in Caracas on Thursday, as tensions with the United States continue over the deployment of warships to the Caribbean.
Rare African moon moths hatch in Bulgaria
Curators explain that the moths survive solely on the energy stored from their caterpillar stage, meaning they do not eat at all once hatched.