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ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:49
ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:49
During a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Guterres warned that international law was falling apart before the world’s eyes.
Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:40
Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:40
The Iran war and resulting global energy shock are driving some countries in Africa and Asia to ramp up nuclear power generation.
Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:33
Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:33
After being deported from the U.S., around 15 people touched down in Kinshasa early Friday, under agreement between the Congolese government and the Trump administration.
Guinea: Restrictions on social media platforms lifted
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:32
Guinea: Restrictions on social media platforms lifted
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 19:32
Restrictions on several social media platforms that were noticed earlier in the week have now been lifted. Among the platforms were TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
Third bird strike in 48 hours grounds United Nigeria aircraft, deepens disruption concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 19:03
Third bird strike in 48 hours grounds United Nigeria aircraft, deepens disruption concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 19:03
The repeated incidents highlight growing safety and operational concerns in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The post Third bird strike in 48 hours grounds United Nigeria aircraft, deepens disruption concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 16:22
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 16:22
A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.
Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 16:21
Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 16:21
In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed before the announcement, ended the day lower.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 15:12
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 15:12
US President Donald Trump thanked Tehran but said the naval blockade on Iran would stay in place until a peace deal is signed.
Can Africa avoid Asia's palm oil pitfalls?
African Business • 17 Apr 2026, 14:09
Can Africa avoid Asia's palm oil pitfalls?
African Business • 17 Apr 2026, 14:09
Increasing African palm oil production is a key priority for governments - but the continent needs to learn from Asia.
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 14:03
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 14:03
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 29, admitted in a Johannesburg court to illegally being in the country and pointing a firearm—but denied shooting and seriously injuring his gardener during an altercation in the upscale Hyde Park suburb.