US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo’s minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early…
Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests
Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests returned to…
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over…
Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protests
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and…
Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to…
Banned South African swimmer’s daughters to realise family’s Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was…
Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in…
Sexual violence increasingly used as ‘weapon of war’ in Sudan, UN says
The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising…
Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialist
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of…
US cut to South Africa’s HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns
"Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima…
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he…
Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial…
Unpaid bonuses and food issues – what’s going on inside Senegal camp?
Senegal's start to the World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of issues…
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
AFP via Getty Images There have been a number of false dawns when it…
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Getty Images Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of…
