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Global aircraft parts shortage grounds African airlines [Business Africa]

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 11:59

A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are feeling the strain most

A global shortage of aircraft spare parts is grounding planes, causing widespread delays and cancellations—and smaller national airlines are feeling the strain most

Trump orders US withdrawal from 66 international organisations under ‘America First’ policy

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 11:45

The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris c…

The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris climate agreement, and UNESCO, while cutting funding to several UN bodies.

Greenlanders voice concern as US renews push to acquire Arctic island

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 11:11

The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European l…

The Trump administration, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic and rising competition from China and Russia, is preparing to discuss Greenland with Denmark, although European leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of U.S. takeover

Runner-up in CAR's presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 11:07

The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archan…

The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is alleging widespread fraud after provisional results declared incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra winner of the December vote.

Africa can gain from shifting sands of world order

African Business • 08 Jan 2026, 10:39

Long viewed as peripheral to the global economy, the continent is now central to many of its most consequential shifts.

Long viewed as peripheral to the global economy, the continent is now central to many of its most consequential shifts.

Ghana's ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 10:34

Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.

Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday.

French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 10:13

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 09:29

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

Somalia's National Army brings 'total war' to al-Shabab militants

USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 07:52

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Africanews EN • 08 Jan 2026, 07:49

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

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