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Official campaigns launch for Guinea referendum amidst new media coverage guidelines
Guinea Referendum: New Media Coverage Guidelines Amidst Criticism** This weekend marks the start of the campaign for the constitutional referendum in Guinea. The High Authority of Communication (HAC), which oversees media regulations, has unveiled new guidelines for coverage.
Global missing persons crisis deepens as conflicts rage, Red Cross reports 70% spike
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reported today a dramatic 70% surge in the number of people registered as missing globally, a grim milestone driven by escalating conflicts, mass migration, and a weakening adherence to the laws of war.
At least 69 migrants confirmed dead after boat capsizes off Mauritanian coast
At least 69 people have died and dozens more are missing after a vessel carrying migrants from The Gambia capsized off the coast of Mauritania earlier this week, according to a revised death toll from the Mauritanian coast guard.
Appeals court overturns ruling barring asylum-seekers from being housed in UK hotel
In a win for the British government, an appeal’s court has overturned a temporary injunction blocking asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel near London.
Ariana Grande announces first tour in seven years for summer 2026
Ariana Grande is to go on tour for the first time since 2019, with a string of dates, mainly for the United States, announced for summer 2026.
International postal services pause parcel post to US over tariff ‘ambiguity’
A US executive order reinstating duty on small packages is proving to be a big headache for international postal services.
Impending assault on Gaza City sparks mass exodus and deepens humanitarian fears
As Israeli troops mass for a major offensive, hundreds of Palestinian families are fleeing south into already overcrowded zones, with aid groups warning of catastrophic consequences and ceasefire talks stalled.
Pix of the Day: August 29, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Elephant forced to drink beer at Kenyan nature park
The now-deleted clip was captioned "Just a tusker with a tusked friend".
Protesters accuse Castile and León of mishandling deadly wildfires
Protesters and firefighters gathered outside the Castile and León Parliament in Valladolid on Friday, accusing the regional government of mismanaging August’s devastating wildfires.