Black-box recording indicates that the flight’s captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.

Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya’s new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa’s oldest head of state’s capacity to run again for president.

Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.

U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.

In an age of multiplying cyber security issues, gone are the days of “1234567” or birthday date passwords. Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, tells us what to do instead, where to store passwords and which other safety measures there are.

The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.

“Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country,” President Faye said.

Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025 for the country’s municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had been to cast their votes in the capital Lomé. Are voters boycotting the poll or just not interested?

Harry last visited the country in 2019, continuing his mother’s legacy of compassion and advocacy in one of the world’s most mine-affected nations.

Republican Senators took out a $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief programme, from a new bill that seeks to massively curb US government spending. The amendment still needs to be approved and go back to the House of Representatives for another round of voting.

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday, while a juvenile dinosaur skeleton went for more than $30 million.

As Haiti continues to grapple with political instability, violence, and economic hardship, the return of deportees adds another layer of pressure on a country struggling to reintegrate its nationals.

Faithful gathered in Port-au-Prince, instead of Saut d’Eau, after gangs took control of the city.

US President Donald Trump says a bill he signed on Wednesday will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule 1 narcotics.

Voters are expected to elect leaders of the country’s 117 municipalities. President Faure Gnassingbe, 59, is not formally on the ballot himself, yet the poll will be a test of Gnassingbe’s popularity with calls to widespread anti-government protests on July 16 and 17.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez visits Mauritania to boost cooperation on migration. Sanchez stressed the role ‘safe and orderly’ migration plays in Spain’s economy but his visit comes amidst anti-immigrant unrest in Murcia after an attack on an elderly man last week.

A bloc of 12 countries meeting in Colombia to discuss how to respond to the conflict in Gaza have agreed to a series of measures aimed at pressuring Israel to stop its military action in the Palestinian territory.

François Bayrou’s proposal drew criticism from labour unions and the opposition.

A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.

An Eswatini government spokesperson said the five deportees were being held in correctional facilities while waiting for repatriation.

The public power utility provides about 95% of electricity used in South Africa.

Despite the slowdown of inflation in the country, economic hardship is still a reality for many Nigerians. Contrary to headline inflation, food inflation rose slightly in the past month.

A bloc of Republicans have demanded more transparency from the White House, after the US State Department failed to release several files in the Epstein sex trafficking case. The US president has rarely been criticised this harshly in his own camp.

United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is calling for concrete action on what she described as Israel’s “genocidal” occupation of Gaza.

Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been called in again for questioning by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. No reason has been given but it’s believed to be related to a message he posted on social media about political figures he visited in prison.

Wednesday’s conviction is based on comments made on Jan. 20 in which Imamouglu accused Istanbul’s Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek of targeting opposition figures through alleged politically motivated investigations.

Senegal’s soaring debt level has led to several credit rating agencies downgrading the government. The country had recently increased its debt figures following an audit.

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news.

Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.

Five culturally and historically significant sites on the African continent have made the list. They include Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone, two important natural reserves home to many endangered animal and plant species.

Nobel Laureate David Gross says greater international cooperation is needed to prevent nuclear war.

“I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn’t understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box”

As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatural help.

Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm turquoise waters.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.

Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother’s passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after Diana did.

Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthening skills in human rights advocacy.

US President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff agenda, announcing plans to slap new duties of over 10 percent on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean. The move marks a sharp turn in US trade relations, aimed at what Trump calls “reciprocal” treatment.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

The leak occurred in 2022 and disclosed the personal information of nearly 19,000 Afghan people, the UK Defence Secretary said on Tuesday.