A game-changing HIV prevention drug is set to become vastly more affordable in over 100 low- and middle-income countries, a move that could bring the world closer to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

US President Donald Trump’s claims that Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia have been met with reserved optimism in Kyiv.

The 85-year-old is returning to a job he held until 2020 when he lost to Lazarus Chakwera in a re-run ordered by a court. In a statement Wednesday, Chakwera conceded defeat

Addressing the UN General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a sharp critique of the global economic system, warning against the rising use of trade as a geopolitical weapon.

“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. …”

Malawi’s president, Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the country’s presidential election, calling former leader Peter Mutharika the “presumptive winner.”

At the 2025 UN General Assembly, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi issued a stark warning to the international community, describing the ongoing violence in eastern Congo as a “silent genocide.”

A portion of the proceeds from the sale gorilla tracking permits goes back into surrounding communities, supporting projects such as schools, health care and water supply

Nearly two million people were evacuated in southern China ahead of the storm which has brought cities across the region to a standstill.

Eleven West African nationals deported by the United States to Ghana have been returned to their home countries, despite fears they could face torture, persecution or inhumane treatment.

It said the threatened visa restrictions are part of Washington’s broader push for accountability and good governance.

A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.

Farmers, Indigenous groups and transport unions clashed with police outside Tabacundo on Tuesday, as nationwide protests in Ecuador entered their second day.

Africanews samples the day’s most striking images

The alliance on Monday announced their immediate departure from the United Nations-backed body calling it an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression”.

It said that just over one in five have the condition under control either through medication or by addressing modifiable health risks.

Rwanda has become the first African nation to host the prestigious UCI Cycling World Championships, marking a historic moment for the continent. The event is being hailed as a turning point for cycling in Africa.

US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery, nearly hour-long speech at the United Nations General Assembly, taking aim at the UN itself, global climate policy, and Europe’s approach to immigration and energy.

Migratory flows south of Crete are once again on the rise, with multiple rescue operations carried out in recent days near the island of Gavdos.

Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of 36 supporters of the opposition Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), who have been detained for five years for participating in peaceful protests against President Paul Biya.

While avoiding commentary on Ye’s most controversial public statements in recent years, Ballesteros frames In Whose Name? as a broader cultural reflection.

Vital Kamerhe announced he’s stepping down as President of the National Assembly in the DRC, just ahead of a planned vote on a petition targeting his leadership.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or showcased some outstanding talents. Mohamed Salah has made headlines yet again, climbing to fourth place in the rankings.

A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have warned about Ethiopia’s debt distress, labeling it “unsustainable.”

Uganda’s long-time leader, President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched his bid for re-election, hoping to extend a presidency that began back in 1986

Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.

Pro-democracy Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison late Monday after being granted a presidential pardon, according to his campaign.

Orville Etoria was held in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini for more than two months without charges or access to legal counsel, his lawyers have said, accusing the U.S. of deporting him there unlawfully in mid-July

The Grammy winner’s sentencing will determine whether his comeback begins now, or years down the road.

Dead and wounded Palestinians were taken to hospitals after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City on Monday.

Partial results released on Monday show Peter Mutharika receiving around 68% of the vote compared to incumbent Lazarus Chakwera who has over 20%.

Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count.

The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.

An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.

A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.

Speaking at a UN summit, Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

They were killed on Saturday night by explosive drones targeting a suspected gang-leader in Cité Soleil.

The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.

The Kenyan president spoke at a meeting dedicated to the Haiti situation during the United Nations General Assembly.