US contractors say colleagues fired live ammunition at Palestinians seeking food/in /by
The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been the subject of several controversies since it began operating in late May 2025.
South Africa: year of power marred by new scandal in coalition government/in /by
Tension is rising in South Africa concerning the government of national unity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba’s birth/in /by
An official ceremony was held to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.
Sudan: RSF paramilitaries and allies declare parallel government/in /by
In Sudan, the Tasis alliance announced on Tuesday, July 1, the creation of a governance council. This coalition of armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations, allied with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, was launched in February in Nairobi, Kenya.
Pix of the Day: July 3, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Nigerian singer Tems launches Leading Vibe Initiative to support women in music/in /by
The Leading Vibe initiative will provide mentorship and training to emerging female artists.
US pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile/in /by
Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.
Search continues after ferry sinks near Bali, 29 rescued, 32 still missing/in /by
Many survivors were pulled from the sea unconscious after hours adrift. Family members, gripped by fear, gathered at the port desperate for news.
South Africa reports new bird flu outbreak on poultry farms/in /by
Authorities are implementing containment measures to prevent further spread.
Guinea presents draft for new constitution, referendum set for September/in /by
The draft text includes the creation of a Senate and most importantly a longer presidential term, increasing from five to seven years, renewable once. Guinea's transitional government has announced that the draft would be submitted to a referendum in September.