Somalia: 3 former presidents unite to condemn land misuse and forced evictions
This is the first time all three surviving former presidents have publicly united in criticism, signaling deep institutional concern over land governance and its implications for Somalia's fragile political stability.
Airstrike destroys Gaza tents as Israel readies new operation
Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza early Thursday, destroying a camp for displaced families near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah as preparations for a wider offensive continued.
Kenya seeks China’s approval to convert dollar loan to yuan
Nairobi specifically wants to reprofile the $5bn loan that Beijing underwrote for the construction of the east African country's modern railway, the finance minister told Reuters
Flooding in Niger displaces tens of thousands and leaves at least 47 dead
Officials say the flooding has affected almost 8,000 households in 339 neighbourhoods and villages.
Prague commemorates 1968 Soviet-led occupation of Czechoslovakia
The Czech Republic marked the anniversary of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia on Thursday with memorial events in Prague and across the country.
Pix of the Day: August 21, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Russia launches massive assault on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on
Ukrainian officials on Thursday said Russia had fired 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles into the country.
Scientists reclassify giraffes into four distinct species, up from one
Scientists have reclassified giraffes into four distinct species, up from one. Conservationists say this greater understanding of giraffe taxonomy will allow for targeted conservation efforts, specific to each species' needs, prioritizing those that are critically endangered.
Spanish village reduced to ash as country faces worst wildfire season
Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in decades, with more than 382,000 hectares destroyed, four deaths reported, and over 30,000 people forced to evacuate.
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes hit camp for displaced families in Deir al-Balah
The strike destroyed roughly 100 tents sheltering people who had already fled fighting in other parts of the Strip