The draft text includes the creation of a Senate and most importantly a longer presidential term, increasing from five to seven years, renewable once. Guinea’s transitional government has announced that the draft would be submitted to a referendum in September.

The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road near the western city of Zamora.

It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.

It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.

The US rapper was found guilty on Wednesday of flying his girlfriends to sex parties around the country, in which the prosecution said his partners were not consenting to participate. Combs was however not found guilty of racketeering nor sex trafficking, the two most serious accusations.

A US federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US.

The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offences but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Without bold action, Byanyima warned, the world could witness 6.6 million new HIV infections by the end of the decade.

The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.

In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women’s cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.

The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.

Togo has been shaken by violent protests against cost of living and the regime by Faure Gnassingbé, who has concentrated executive power in his hands through a recent constitutional reform.

A heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in several countries.

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

The Gukurahundi hearings remain a deeply contentious but potentially transformative step in Zimbabwe’s long-delayed path toward truth, justice, and national reconciliation.

It’s the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the US government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump’s second term as US president.

Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.

Liberia’s former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed. On Tuesday, the 14 men were given a state funeral, attended by President Joseph Boakai.

Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.

At a joint news conference in Cairo on Tuesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.

The Kamba Ra’anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influences

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba declined to comment on the specific case, citing privacy policies, but reiterated that current travel policies aim to secure U.S. borders and protect its communities.

Around 60 heads of state and government and 15,000 attendees came together in southern Spain on Monday to kick off the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, an event that only takes place once a decade.

South Africa’s auto sector, a cornerstone of the country’s manufacturing industry, faces a challenging period. Yet, some experts believe that the evolving landscape may open new opportunities for investment in cleaner, more sustainable technologies — provided stakeholders are ready to adapt.

Fluminense defeated Inter Milan 2-0 on Monday, eliminating the Italian giants from the FIFA Club World Cup.

This marks another setback in an injury-plagued season for Jabeur, who has battled shoulder and leg issues throughout 2024. A finalist at the 2022 U.S. Open, Jabeur’s future remains uncertain as she seeks to recover both physically and mentally.

“Africa is facing a growing problem of obesity and overweight, and the trends are rising. This is a ticking time bomb. If unchecked, millions of people, including children, risk living shorter lives under the burden of poor health,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.

“Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight” is an adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s 2001 memoir.

Al-Baqa café at the seaside in Gaza City was a popular spot among journalists, activists and locals. According to inhabitants, a children’s birthday party was taking place when the location was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Monday.

The US president and his former close ally billionaire Elon Musk are once more on the warpath: after Musk criticised Trump’s signature spending act, dubbed “the Big Beautiful Bill” by the president, Trump threatened to cut government subsidies to Musk’s companies.

Victims include 38 children. The youngest fatality is an infant about 12 months old.

Congolese-American company Nuru has set up a 1.3-megawatt solar mini-grid in Goma.

Donald Trump’s decision to drastically cut US humanitarian aid is expected to have disastrous consequences, researchers warn.

Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, who has been in detention since mid-May, has ended his hunger strike after about a week of fasting, his lawyers announced Monday.

UN Women marks its 15th anniversary by calling for bold action and push forward for gender equality.

They are sifting through the sometimes graphic and emotional testimony about Combs’ propensity for violence and his sexual predilections.

The three biologists stayed on in France after the UN Ocean Conference to do the training in Marseille.

The 40-year-old’s exercising the $52.6 million dollar option in his contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers until the season ends in April 2026.

Tehran says it cannot ensure the safety of the agency’s inspectors when the ‘peaceful nuclear facilities’ were attacked just a few days ago.

World leaders gather in Seville to confront the widening gap between rich and poor. The four day Financing for Development meeting co-hosted by the UN and Spain focuses on a 4 trillion dollar annual shortfall. A gap that’s stalling efforts to lift millions out of poverty.