Sudan reports surge in cholera cases amid ongoing conflict/in /by
Sudan is in the grip of a worsening health emergency. The Ministry of Health has reported 1,575 new cholera infections and 22 deaths in just the past week. That brings the total confirmed cases to over 101,000, with 2,515 lives lost since the outbreak was officially declared in August 2024.
Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil/in /by
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Tragic bus crash in Afghanistan claims 79 lives/in /by
In a tragic incident in northwestern Afghanistan, at least 79 people have died in a bus crash while returning from Iran.
Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective/in /by
International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations.
Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain/in /by
Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.
Pix of the Day: August 20, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Netanyahu: Macron “fuels anti-Semitism” by recognizing Palestine/in /by
”It rewards Hamas terror, hardens Hamas’s refusal to free the hostages, emboldens those who menace French Jews, and encourages the Jew-hatred now stalking your streets,” the Israeli PM said.
Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City/in /by
Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, specifically targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet operated.
Japan seeks bigger role in Africa at Yokohama summit/in /by
Organisers say the initiative reflects Japan’s ambition to position itself as a reliable partner in Africa’s growth, with a focus on connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.
Recognizing Rastafari: A new chapter for religion in Kenya/in /by
Rastafarians around the world have a reputation for their unique Afrocentric spirituality, and they are generally known to be peace advocates.