News
Covering community stories and general developments with clarity and accuracy. From community updates to major developments, Afro News provides accurate, timely, and relevant reporting
Trump Administration Ends Federal Medicaid Funding for Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Trump administration has moved to end federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for gender-affirming medical care for...
South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Protests Leave Factories Scrambling for Workers as Economic Costs Mount
South Africa's manufacturing sector is beginning to feel the economic fallout from renewed anti-immigrant protests, with clothing factories reporting severe...
Senegal Jails Three TikTok Influencers for Allegedly Insulting President Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three popular TikTok influencers to prison over videos deemed insulting to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,...
Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Military Salary Increase as 250,000 Personnel to Benefit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary increase for members of Nigeria's Armed Forces, with junior military personnel...
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Fresh US Talks as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Iran has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that fresh negotiations between Washington and Tehran are underway, insisting no...
DR Congo’s Ebola Crisis Worsens as Death Toll Tops 1,500, WHO Warns Outbreak Is Spreading Rapidly
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is battling its worst-ever Ebola outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning...
US State Department Admits ‘Unfortunate Error’ After Africa Map Mix-Up Sparks Backlash
The United States Department of State has admitted responsibility for a glaring geographical error after displaying a map of Africa...
Qatar Passenger Jailed After Cannabis Gummies Found at Moscow Airport
A 50-year-old foreign national arriving from Doha, Qatar, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after Russian customs officers...
Russian Customs Seize ₦Luxury Haul Hidden in Tourist’s Luggage
Customs officers at Russia's Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg have intercepted 17 kilograms of undeclared luxury goods worth approximately 4 million...
Qatar Updates Power Bank Rules for Air Travel: What Passengers Need to Know
Air travellers flying to, from or through Qatar will now face stricter regulations on carrying power banks, following updated safety...
Your support keeps our stories alive
Every contribution helps us continue delivering quality contents, supporting contributors, and strengthening community.
One-time or monthly donations make a lasting impact.
AfroNews is an independent English-language digital newsroom covering the lives, opportunities and stories of Africans in Russia and beyond.
Contact
Newsletter
Get the latest news, stories, and guides delivered to your inbox every week
© 2026 AfroNews. All rights reserved.