Pix of the Day: July 2, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to block Gukurahundi massacre hearings/in /by
The Gukurahundi hearings remain a deeply contentious but potentially transformative step in Zimbabwe’s long-delayed path toward truth, justice, and national reconciliation.
USAID officially shuts doors, American government announces/in /by
It's the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the US government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump's second term as US president.
Iran reportedly suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog/in /by
The development raises fresh concerns over Iran’s nuclear transparency, though it remains unclear how the IAEA will respond or how the suspension will affect ongoing monitoring efforts.
One child displaced every five seconds in MENA region conflicts/in /by
Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.
Liberia’s former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder/in /by
Liberia's former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed. On Tuesday, the 14 men were given a state funeral, attended by President Joseph Boakai.
Mali’s armed forces say they killed 80 militants after series of attacks on military posts/in /by
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.
Foreign Ministers of Oman and Egypt urge Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations/in /by
At a joint news conference in Cairo on Tuesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.
Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra’anga festival with masks, fire and tradition/in /by
The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influences
Cuban women’s volleyball team barred from Puerto Rico tournament after visa denial/in /by
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba declined to comment on the specific case, citing privacy policies, but reiterated that current travel policies aim to secure U.S. borders and protect its communities.