Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution
Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Missing Chapter in Human Evolution
Libya’s municipal elections: HNEC urges caution over unofficial results
As Liberty inches toward restoring local governance, HNEC’s call for patience and reliance on official data is a critical step in safeguarding election integrity—even amid considerable logistical and security challenges.
Uganda’s 2026 presidential race heats up
As anticipation builds, Museveni's campaign promises continuity, stability, and development, while the opposition is mounting a vigorous challenge, rallying for a new era in Uganda’s political landscape.
Mali: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement
The former prime minister was remanded in custody while awaiting trial.
Protest erupts in Ramallah in support of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti
Protesters gathered in Ramallah after a video showing far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating the Palestinian leader circulated on Friday.
Rescue efforts ongoing in Pakistan as death toll from flash floods rises to almost 400
Over 150 people were still missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Burner district on Tuesday, according to local officials.
UN condemns killing of 52 people in the DR Congo by ISIL-backed rebels
It says attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces targeted the Beni and Lubero territories of the eastern North Kivu province.
Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan
Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead.
UN warns of worsening crisis in South Sudan as peace process falters
The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa said recent military offensives have resulted in deaths, displacement, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
Pix of the Day: August 19, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.