Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia…
Flooding hits Ghana’s capital killing 13 people – with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more…
‘This oxygen is spreading’ – inside Morocco’s mission to become a powerhouse
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas…
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher’s gathering
A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the…
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest",…
Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition…
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of…
‘I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt’, says Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing…
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda…
African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya…
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here’s what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national…
Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?
For years, DR Congo has made headlines for deadly disease outbreaks, from Ebola to…
Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Reuters The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the…
He told us we were slaves – The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish…
Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence
Reuters A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who…
