Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say…
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The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals,…
Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
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Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service,…
Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon
Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four…
Did a goat herder’s lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the…
What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
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Students feared dead after school fire in Kenya
Reuters Dozens of other students were injured and taken to hospital - 71 were…
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi government A group of 171 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries…
Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Mahmud Bashir A man in northern Nigeria has been sentenced to two weeks in…
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…
Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for…
How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but…
Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring
Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using…
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with…
