https://africandailypost.com/c/latest Latest en-002 https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-09-01-tunisia-faces-severe-bottled-water-shortage-after-scorching-august-eb6eca9085 https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-09-01-tunisia-faces-severe-bottled-water-shortage-after-scorching-august-eb6eca9085 Shelves in most Tunisian supermarkets and neighbourhood stores have remained empty for several weeks, amid a severe shortage of bottled water reported on September 1, 2026. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:37:53 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-08-31-tinubu-reports-attacks-in-south-africa-to-african-union-919115c57c https://africandailypost.com/a/2026-08-31-tinubu-reports-attacks-in-south-africa-to-african-union-919115c57c President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, requesting that the issue be placed on the agenda of the bloc’s January 2027 summit. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:38:10 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-eye-fed-decision-as-big-tech-earnings-loom-and-amazon-plans-an https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-eye-fed-decision-as-big-tech-earnings-loom-and-amazon-plans-an U.S. stock futures were higher on January 28, 2026 as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and comments from Chair Jerome Powell, while Tesla, Microsoft and Meta prepared to report results after the bell. Gold pushed to fresh highs, bitcoin steadied near $90,000, and headlines also included Amazon’s plan to eliminate about 16,000 jobs and renewed focus on Nvidia’s chip sales into China. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:55 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-seeking-2 https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-seeking-2 Federal investigators served a search warrant at Fulton County’s election hub in Georgia, seeking a set of records tied to the 2020 vote as county officials tried to determine the scope and target of the inquiry. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:18 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-attacked-at-minneapolis-town-hall-after-calling-for-kristi- https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-attacked-at-minneapolis-town-hall-after-calling-for-kristi- Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a Minneapolis town hall after demanding that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem resign or face impeachment. Omar continued the event after a man in the front row sprayed her with a strong-smelling liquid; police arrested the suspect, identified as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak. The episode followed heightened political tension around immigration enforcement and allegations tied to federal actions in Minnesota. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:42 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-massive-winter-storm-grips-much-of-the-u-s-leaving-widespread-ice-dama https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-massive-winter-storm-grips-much-of-the-u-s-leaving-widespread-ice-dama A sprawling winter storm has pushed snow, sleet and freezing rain from the South through the Mid-Atlantic and into New England, triggering large-scale power outages and major travel disruptions as communities brace for lingering cold and ice stress on infrastructure. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:38 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-nears-a-record-as-earnings-jolt-stocks-and-investors-brace https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-nears-a-record-as-earnings-jolt-stocks-and-investors-brace U.S. stocks wobbled but stayed near record territory as a bruising drop in health insurers offset strong gains in tech-linked names. Investors weighed mixed earnings, a consumer-confidence slide, and expectations the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at Wednesday’s meeting. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:43 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-white-house-signals-minnesota-pullback-as-backlash-grows-over-ice-shoo https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-white-house-signals-minnesota-pullback-as-backlash-grows-over-ice-shoo Federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota are driving a fast-moving political crisis in Washington, with Democrats threatening to block DHS funding and the White House indicating it may reduce the federal agent presence in the state. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:47:55 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-us-edges-toward-a-partial-shutdown-as-senate-democrats-threaten-to-blo https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-us-edges-toward-a-partial-shutdown-as-senate-democrats-threaten-to-blo A partial U.S. government shutdown is increasingly likely by the end of the week after Senate Democrats said they will not advance a six-bill spending package if it includes Department of Homeland Security money, citing outrage over recent immigration-enforcement killings in Minnesota and demanding new guardrails for ICE operations. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:29 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-democrats-threaten-to-block-dhs-funding-after-minneapolis-shooting-rai https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-democrats-threaten-to-block-dhs-funding-after-minneapolis-shooting-rai Senate Democrats say they won’t provide votes to advance a government funding package if it keeps Homeland Security money attached, escalating a standoff after the killing of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation. With the shutdown deadline set for Friday, Jan. 30, Republicans are under pressure to either split the bills or find a compromise fast. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:21 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-trump-order-targets-faster-rebuilding-a-year-after-los-angeles-wildfir https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-trump-order-targets-faster-rebuilding-a-year-after-los-angeles-wildfir President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at speeding up rebuilding in Los Angeles neighborhoods devastated by the January 2025 wildfires, directing federal agencies to streamline reviews and allow builders to self-certify compliance. California officials argue financing gaps and insurance issues, not permitting, are the biggest obstacles for families still waiting to return home. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:46 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-batters-the-u-s-grounding-flights-and-straining-power-and https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-batters-the-u-s-grounding-flights-and-straining-power-and A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, ice and extreme cold across large parts of the United States, triggering mass flight cancellations, widespread delays and major power outages as officials warned disruptions could linger into midweek. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:48 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n Ethiopia says it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the standard 42-day period without any new confirmed infections, following an emergency response that began in November 2025 in the country’s south. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:30 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-protests-intensify-in-minneapolis-after-fatal-ice-shooting-as-official https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-protests-intensify-in-minneapolis-after-fatal-ice-shooting-as-official Demonstrations continued in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during protests over a stepped-up enforcement operation. Video reviewed by multiple outlets appears to challenge officials’ initial claims, while state and federal leaders trade accusations over who is escalating the crisis. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:13 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-snarls-u-s-travel-and-triggers-a-wave-of-flight-canc https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-snarls-u-s-travel-and-triggers-a-wave-of-flight-canc A sprawling winter storm sweeping across the United States is hammering airports, highways and power grids, forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and leaving travelers scrambling to rebook as crews dig out and de-ice aircraft. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:44 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-travel-as-the-u-s-counts-deaths-outages-and-mass-f https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-travel-as-the-u-s-counts-deaths-outages-and-mass-f A powerful winter storm spanning Texas to New England has brought deadly cold, widespread power outages and major disruptions to air travel, with thousands of flights canceled and more delays expected into midweek. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:53 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-schools-across-the-u-s-as-mil https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-and-schools-across-the-u-s-as-mil A sprawling winter system swept from the South into the Northeast, triggering hazardous travel, widespread school closures, and major disruptions to air traffic as officials warned conditions could remain dangerous through the day. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:10 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-batters-u-s-leaving-deaths-power-outages-and-major-travel https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-batters-u-s-leaving-deaths-power-outages-and-major-travel A sprawling winter storm is bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerous cold across much of the United States, with fatalities reported in multiple states, widespread power outages, and thousands of flight cancellations as officials urge people to avoid non‑essential travel. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:11 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-major-earnings-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-winter- https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-major-earnings-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-winter- U.S. stock futures were largely flat ahead of a busy week featuring Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Safe-haven demand pushed gold futures above $5,000 an ounce, while a harsh winter storm triggered widespread flight cancellations. Investors also weighed fresh trade threats toward Canada and a government-backed funding deal for USA Rare Earth. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:43 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-snarls-travel-and-knocks-out-power-as-dangerous-cold https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-snarls-travel-and-knocks-out-power-as-dangerous-cold A sprawling winter system is leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and causing major travel disruption across large parts of the United States. Forecasts call for continued ice, snow, and extreme cold, with officials warning the most serious impacts may persist for days in some communities. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:17:08 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-colossal-u-s-winter-storm-lingers-in-the-northeast-as-deaths-outages-a https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-colossal-u-s-winter-storm-lingers-in-the-northeast-as-deaths-outages-a The tail end of a massive winter system kept snow falling across the Northeast while the South struggled with ice damage and long power outages. Officials reported at least 25 deaths, widespread school closures, and thousands of canceled or delayed flights as bitter cold spread behind the storm. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:13 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minneapolis-protests-grow-after-fatal-shooting-during-ice-crackdown-wh https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minneapolis-protests-grow-after-fatal-shooting-during-ice-crackdown-wh Minneapolis remained on edge after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during protests tied to an immigration crackdown. Demonstrations and calls for investigations intensified as federal officials faced pressure to explain the operation and its rules of engagement. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:36 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-huge-winter-storm-spreads-across-the-u-s-prompting-emergency-declarati https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-huge-winter-storm-spreads-across-the-u-s-prompting-emergency-declarati A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, sleet, and freezing rain across much of the United States, putting roughly 140 million people under alerts as states declared emergencies, utilities braced for outages, and airlines canceled thousands of flights. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:45 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-snow-and-shutdowns-as-travel-disruptions https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-snow-and-shutdowns-as-travel-disruptions A sprawling winter storm driven by arctic air is pushing heavy snow, ice, and dangerous cold across a large swath of the United States, prompting emergency declarations and widespread travel and power disruptions as the system moves east. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:19 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-monster-winter-storm-leaves-hundreds-of-thousands-without-power-and-fo https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-monster-winter-storm-leaves-hundreds-of-thousands-without-power-and-fo A sprawling winter storm pushed ice, sleet and heavy snow across much of the United States, knocking out electricity to hundreds of thousands of customers and disrupting air travel nationwide. Federal and state emergency actions expanded as forecasters warned of dangerous cold lasting into the week. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:50 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-minneapolis-nurse-a https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-spreads-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-minneapolis-nurse-a Protests expanded across multiple U.S. cities after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Video circulating online appears to show Pretti holding a phone rather than a gun, undercutting claims that he posed a lethal threat and intensifying political pressure on the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:20 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-fatally-shot-by-federal-age https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-fatally-shot-by-federal-age A fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis has intensified national anger over federal immigration enforcement and triggered protests in multiple cities, with Senate Democrats warning they may block DHS funding without changes. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:12 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-knocks-out-power-and-cancels-thousands-of-fli https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-u-s-winter-storm-knocks-out-power-and-cancels-thousands-of-fli A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, sleet and freezing rain across the United States on January 25, 2026, cutting power to hundreds of thousands and scrambling air travel. Airlines canceled thousands of flights as forecasters warned the ice and bitter temperatures could slow repairs and keep roads hazardous. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:22 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-sparks-new-wave-of-protests-and- https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-sparks-new-wave-of-protests-and- A fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal law enforcement—described by witnesses and video as an encounter where the victim held a phone, not a weapon—has fueled large demonstrations and intensified demands for limits on federal immigration enforcement. Senate Democrats are signaling they may try to block upcoming funding if it includes Homeland Security money tied to ICE. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:27 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-slams-half-the-u-s-triggering-mass-outages-flight-cancell https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-slams-half-the-u-s-triggering-mass-outages-flight-cancell A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, sleet and freezing rain from the South into New England on Sunday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, snarling travel and prompting emergency declarations across multiple states. Forecasters warned that severe ice accumulation and bitter cold could keep roads dangerous and hinder repairs into the new week. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:24 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-cancels-10-000-flights-as-ice-snow-and-power-outa https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-cancels-10-000-flights-as-ice-snow-and-power-outa A powerful winter storm sweeping from the southern Rockies to New England has grounded thousands of flights, knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of customers and prompted emergency declarations in multiple states. Forecasters warned of heavy snow in the Northeast and dangerous ice from the Lower Mississippi Valley into parts of the Southeast. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:15 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-and-forces-emergency-declarations-ac https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-disrupts-travel-and-forces-emergency-declarations-ac A sprawling winter system known as Winter Storm Fern is driving heavy snow, ice and bitter cold across much of the United States, prompting emergency declarations in numerous states and triggering widespread travel disruption, including thousands of flight cancellations. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:04 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-as-a-major-win https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-as-a-major-win Protests intensified after Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse, was fatally shot by federal agents—an episode that has become a flashpoint in the widening backlash to immigration enforcement tactics. At the same time, a sprawling winter storm system pushed across large parts of the country, disrupting travel and daily life. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:33 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-federal-agents-kill-minneapolis-nurse-as-video-c https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-federal-agents-kill-minneapolis-nurse-as-video-c A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked a rapid wave of protests and intensified scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, after circulating video appeared to undermine officials’ initial claims about an immediate threat. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:05 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-and-snow-across-dozens-of-states-trigger https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-ice-and-snow-across-dozens-of-states-trigger A sprawling winter storm is battering the U.S. with a dangerous combination of heavy snow, destructive icing and bitter cold. Officials warned impacts could last into Monday as utilities race to restore power and transportation networks struggle with cancellations and hazardous roads. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:56 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-pounds-u-s-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-widespr https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-pounds-u-s-triggers-mass-flight-cancellations-and-widespr A massive winter storm sweeping from the South through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast is dumping snow, sleet, and freezing rain, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and paralyzing air travel. With emergency declarations expanding and dangerous icing expected to persist into Monday, officials are urging people to stay off roads and check on vulnerable neighbors. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:57 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-a-second-fatal-federal-shooting-in-weeks-sharpeni https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-a-second-fatal-federal-shooting-in-weeks-sharpeni Anger and grief intensified across multiple U.S. cities after another deadly encounter involving federal agents, fueling calls for investigations and renewed debate over immigration enforcement tactics and accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:22 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-expands-across-the-u-s-prompting-emergency-declarati https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-expands-across-the-u-s-prompting-emergency-declarati A sprawling winter storm that began forming on January 22, 2026 is pushing snow, ice, and dangerous travel conditions across wide sections of the United States, with officials warning of continued impacts as the system advances east. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:09 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-winter-storm-spreads-ice-snow-and-outages-risk-as-millions-face- https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-winter-storm-spreads-ice-snow-and-outages-risk-as-millions-face- A sprawling winter storm is pushing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Plains and South toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, forcing widespread warnings and prompting officials to urge people to stay off roads. Utilities are bracing for outages as ice builds on trees and power lines, while airlines report thousands of canceled flights. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:51:00 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-in-weeks-s https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-in-weeks-s A second fatal shooting by federal agents in roughly three weeks is fueling nationwide anger, renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement, and fresh pressure in Congress over Homeland Security funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:46:43 GMT https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-triggering-mass-flight-cancellations https://africandailypost.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-triggering-mass-flight-cancellations A sprawling winter system dubbed “Fern” has pushed emergency declarations across multiple states, grounding thousands of flights and knocking out power for large pockets of the country as ice and heavy snow spread east. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:22:18 GMT