africanews.com

@africanews Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:15:44

Brazil and Haiti fans celebrate together after World Cup match

Fans of Brazil and Haitiâ s national soccer teams celebrated together as they left Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday evening.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:14:18

Africa must invest own funds in Ebola response, says CDC head

Africa's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chief said Friday the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:47:23

African leaders mark Juneteenth with call for reparations for Atlantic slave trade

African and Caribbean leaders marked Juneteenth on Friday with a call for reparations from former slave-trading nations.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:56:06

Fans party in Monterrey ahead of Japan-Tunisia World Cup match

Football fans from Japan and Tunisia partied in Monterrey, Mexico ahead of the match Saturday where their national squads face each other to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:41:33

Oil 'pouring through' Strait of Hormuz, Trump says, as he unveils new Air Force One

US president Donald Trump unveiled the new Airforce One, a jumbo jet formerly owned by Qatar. It features a navy blue and red exterior, a break from the traditional robinâ s egg blue.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:49:14

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Tehran said deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon are a breach of its agreement with the United States to end the war.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:48:43

Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries

High-level talks in Cotonou over the weekend focused on reopening their shared border and resolving the crisis.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:40:07

Dallas artist unveils mural paying tribute to Argentina and Lionel Messi

JosÃ© May, known as 'Joe Skilz' spent a week in heat and rain painting the picture on a wall in the city's Deep Ellum district.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:46:16

FIFA World Cup 2026: German fans celebrate close win over Ivory Coast

The Elephants are, however, still in with a chance to make it to the next round for the first time in their history.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:42:10

Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia FMs discuss regional security

The talks come amid regional efforts to support the implementation of a ceasefire deal signed earlier this week between the United States and Iran.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:36:36

Top UN official visits refugee inclusion project in Ethiopia

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, decribed the Makatet programme as an â important ambitious roadmapâ .

A

africanews.com

@africanews Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:15:43

Tunisia becomes first African team to be eliminated from World Cup

The nine goals conceded in games against Sweden and Japan means it is impossible to advance to the next round.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:28:36

Ethiopian Prime Minister's party sweeps parliamentary vote

Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 percent of the seats

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:45:47

World Cup: Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw

Team Melli's dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time is still very much alive, thanks to an afternoon of brilliance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:25:14

US, Iranian negotiators enter 2nd day of talks after rough start

Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:36:56

Confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1003, including 254 deaths, DRC says

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 1003, including 254 deaths, authorities in the country said on Sunday.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:36:55

The stories behind the World Cup's most eye-catching jerseys

World Cup jerseys are doing more than helping fans identify their teams. Across the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, national kits are telling stories of history, culture, art and identity.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:48:27

Much of Europe on red alert as heatwave set to intensify

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:15:39

More than 3000 Malawian nationals deported in South Africa

More than 3000 Malawian nationals have been deported in South Africa after thousands protested earlier this year in Johannesburg and other parts of the country against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals.

A

africanews.com

@africanews Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:36:33

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity