Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya
Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of…
A burial row over Zambia’s late president has turned its election into a hot contest
Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar…
Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks…
Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took…
Nigeria ‘still have hope’ for 2027 World Cup spot
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification…
African quartet secure Women’s World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in…
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
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…
Coventry sign Ghana’s Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb…
Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says
Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets -…
Real Madrid sign Diomande from RB Leipzig
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for…
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.
Air India’s new Ethiopian CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's…
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption…
Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges
Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of…
