Trump backs down on most tariffs for 90 days but raises Chinese imports to 125%/in /by
In response to a worldwide market crisis, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would temporarily suspend tariffs on most countries for a period of 90 days, while simultaneously increasing the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
Paris hosts the 4th edition of African Cinema Days featuring Côte d’Ivoire/in /by
Côte d'Ivoire was in the spotlight at African Cinema Days 2025, with over 600 participants celebrating African cinema in Paris with screenings, debates and concerts.
‘Worst keeper’: Lyon’s Matic attacks United’s Onana ahead of Europa tie/in /by
Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic fanned the flames Wednesday ahead of the Europa League match against Manchester United by describing Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the English club's history
At least 14 million children worldwide risk malnutrition, warns UNICEF/in /by
An estimated 14 million children are projected to experience interruptions in nutrition support and services due to recent and anticipated global funding reductions, significantly increasing their risk of severe malnutrition and mortality, as highlighted in preliminary analyses released by UNICEF.
US tariffs threaten South African industries, undermine livelihoods/in /by
According to the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, the new U.S. tariffs directly threaten around 35,000 jobs in the citrus sector. The United States is a major export market for South African citrus fruits
Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150/in /by
While cases first recorded in October have spread to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, nearly half of the deaths, 74, were reported this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control said this week, with local partners describing the recent rise in fatalities as “alarming.”
China vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as trade war with U.S. escalates/in /by
Following a new round of tariffs imposed by the U.S., China has announced a dramatic increase in its own tariffs on American goods
Uncertainty as US alters emergency food aid strategies in Somalia/in /by
Humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients in Somalia expressed concerns and uncertainty on Teusday.
Pics of the day: April 09, 2025/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
US official reaffirms Washington’s commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit/in /by
The conflict in eastern Congo escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced and seized the strategic city of Goma, followed by Bukavu in February, spreading their footprint in the mineral-rich region.