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29 Jun 2026, 17:55 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Police fired tear gas as protesters clashed with security outside Senegal's National Assembly, where lawmakers approved a major constitutional reform that would significantly reduce presidential powers.

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Senegal MPs back sweeping constitutional reform
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29 Jun 2026, 15:59 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Bah's remarks come as China's role in financing infrastructure and development projects across Africa continues to generate debate over debt sustainability and the long-term impact of Chinese lending on the continent.

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Guinea PM Rejects China's 'Debt Trap' Criticism, Says Africa Must Take Responsibility
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29 Jun 2026, 15:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Thousands of Malawians were awaiting clearance in makeshift encampments in South Africa Friday as tension mounted before an unofficial June 30 ultimatum for undocumented migrants to leave the country.

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Thousands flee as South Africa braces for anti-migrant deadline
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29 Jun 2026, 15:08 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Thousands of Malawians are stranded in makeshift camps across South Africa as fears grow ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-migrant groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.

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Thousands of Malawians await repatriation as South Africa braces for anti-migrant deadline
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29 Jun 2026, 14:50 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A senior South African police official has been hospitalised after gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Johannesburg, days before he was expected to appear before a high-profile inquiry into alleged corruption and criminal networks within the country's police service.

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South African police general shot days before corruption inquiry testimony
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29 Jun 2026, 13:00 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A festive atmosphere in Monterrey on Sunday as Morocco fans gathered at the Macroplaza ahead of their team’s Round 32 World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Morocco fans gather in Monterrey ahead of Round of 32 match against the Netherlands
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29 Jun 2026, 12:14 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Europe is facing a deadly heat emergency, with the World Health Organization warning that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the continent's record-breaking heatwave since June 21.

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More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
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29 Jun 2026, 10:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

During negotiations in Switzerland a week ago, the U.S. delegation agreed with Iran to establish a "hotline" between the U.S. military and Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps to coordinate traffic in the strait.

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US, Iran to halt strikes "for now," to meet in Doha over Hormuz Strait
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29 Jun 2026, 09:37 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The European Union is imposing new restrictions on visas for Somali nationals after a disagreement with Mogadishu over the return of irregular migrants to their home country.

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EU imposes visa restrictions on Somalis after readmission row with Mogadishu
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29 Jun 2026, 07:55 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Warring parties in Mali are committing serious rights abuses, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.

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Warring parties in Mali committing serious rights abuses, HRW report finds
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29 Jun 2026, 07:37 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

As eastern Congo continues to grapple with insecurity, residents say they are looking beyond diplomatic declarations and hoping instead for meaningful improvements in their daily lives.

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One year after Washington peace deal, eastern DRC still waiting for peace
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29 Jun 2026, 05:39 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Canada will now face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake, while South Africa exits the tournament after a spirited campaign that showcased the team's resilience on football's biggest stage

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Canada edges South Africa to reach World Cup round of 16
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28 Jun 2026, 16:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The Inyambo breed at the King's Palace Museum have become living symbols of the nation's cultural heritage.

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Rwanda's royal cattle pampered with poetry and music
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28 Jun 2026, 15:10 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Nearly 69,000 people have been reported missing following the disaster that left at least 3,200 people injured and thousands homeless.

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Race against the clock in Venezuela to find survivors of twin quakes
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28 Jun 2026, 14:15 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Although the Palestinian national team narrowly missed qualifying for the competition, fans have been cheering for other nations.

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World Cup football fever helps West Bank residents forget their woes
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28 Jun 2026, 10:35 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Tehran said it launched strikes against US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for an earlier strike launched by Washington on Iran.

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United States and Iran trade fresh strikes further testing 60-day truce
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28 Jun 2026, 10:35 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Independent media group, NMG, said it was under a "military siege" after Muhoozi Kainerugaba shutdown its newspapers, TV station, and radio outlets.

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Press freedom under threat in Uganda as military chief orders closures
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28 Jun 2026, 08:12 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.

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South Africa: Legal foreigners fearful as anti-immigrant deadline looms
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28 Jun 2026, 07:16 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.

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Record number of African teams advance to World Cup knockout stage
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