Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
AFP via Getty Images A retired senior Nigerian military officer and his wife have…
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg23…
Can Renard revive Tunisia’s World Cup campaign?
Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive…
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes…
Nigeria removed from South African pop star Tyla’s upcoming world tour
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South…
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Monday's dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two…
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
Body of world’s youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for…
Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success…
Nigerian football enduring ‘worst time in history’ – Odegbami
Former Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country…
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east…
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
AFP via Getty Images Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of…
