South Africa: Uproar as accused in pig farm murder case walks free
Adrian De Wet was one of three men facing murder charges after two Black women were killed at a farm and their bodies fed to pigs near Polokwane in Limpopo province last year
Zambia says mining area hit by acid spill safe from contamination
It followed a US embassy alert Wednesday which warned of 'hazardous and carcinogenic substances' in Chambisi, an area in northern Zambia affected by a spill from a copper processing plant in February
Ramaphosa and Trump agree to further trade talks amid U.S. tariffs
The call comes against the backdrop of a 30% U.S. tariff imposed on South African imports, which has triggered serious economic concerns at home
Moroccan forecasters warn of intense heatwave with thunderstorms
The weather office says people can expect a sharp rise in temperatures through to Sunday, increasing to as much as 47 degrees Celsius.
Palestinian children injured in Gaza to receive treatment in San Francisco
Two Palestinian children injured in Gaza have arrived in San Francisco to begin life-saving medical treatment, as part of a humanitarian mission led by a US-based nonprofit.
Videos. Pix of the Day: August 7, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
“Week of hell at sea”: 7 Ethiopian migrants die on boat to Yemen
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Morocco’s Nif region hosts collective wedding to celebrate cultural heritage
Organizers say the festival is not only social in nature but a vital way to keep heritage alive and promote shared values among future generations.
Shanghai launches China’s first fitness centre for dogs
A new kind of fitness centre has opened in Shanghai’s West Bund — but its clients are all dogs.
Czech zoo welcomes four rare Barbary lion cubs
A majestic member of the northern lion subspecies, the Barbary lion once roamed freely across its native North Africa, including the Atlas Mountains