AU - Africanews

1. Khartoum residents mark the first day of Ramadan amid Sudan's war

   Men gathered in the streets of the war-torn capital to break their fast less than a year after it was recaptured by the army.

2. DR Congo: Residents of Uvira call for urgent reopening of border with Burundi

   Before the closure of the frontier in December, hundreds of traders, transporters, and families crossed between the two countries every day.

3. 19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco

   A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison on Thursday for hooliganism following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field.

4. France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

   France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers.

5. China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

   China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse.