Nigeria denies mass ‘abortion programme’ of Boko Haram victims | Boko Haram News
The Reuters report said at least 10,000 pregnancies were forcefully terminated, mostly without consent, in northeast Nigeria. Nigeria’s military has…
Killing of Pakistani journalist Sharif in Kenya ‘planned’: Report | News
Pakistani investigators say veteran journalist Arshad Sharif’s killing was a ‘planned assassination’. The killing of a Pakistani investigative journalist in…
Mozambique ex-president’s son, 10 others jailed over corruption | Corruption News
Nineteen people, including state security officials, went on trial for a ‘hidden debt’ scandal that crashed the country’s economy. A…
In Doha, lull in football action no match for World Cup buzz | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Doha, Qatar – After 17 days of nearly round-the-clock World Cup action, Monal Iyer says it is time for a…
Janusz Walus: Killer of South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani freed
The far-right gunman who killed South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani has been released on parole a week after he…
Ethiopia restores electricity in Tigray capital
l Ethiopia has restored power supply to Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray state where federal troops fought rebels…
Mozambique ‘tuna bond’ scandal: Ex-President Guebuza’s son jailed for 12 years
The son of Mozambique’s former president has been jailed for 12 years over a vast $2.2bn (£1.8bn) fishing project scandal…
Tunisia bakeries on strike over unpaid subsidies
l Thousands of bakeries in Tunisia have gone on strike over more than a year of unpaid government subsidies. Their…
South African park rangers jailed over links to poaching
l Two former Kruger National Park rangers have been sentenced to seven years in prison each for poaching-related crimes, according…
Dozens escape Morocco-Turkey plane after Spain emergency landing | Aviation News
Barcelona police detain 14 aeroplane passengers and search for 14 others who ran across the tarmac in El Prat airport…
M23 says ready to ‘withdraw’ in eastern DRC, yet clashes reported | Conflict News
The armed group, which was absent from the latest peace talks, has requested a meeting with regional mediators over the…
Somalia forces and allies retake key town from al-Shabab | Al-Shabab News
The army and local clans, backed by US and AU support, have been waging a broader campaign to drive fighters…
Ukrainian civilians facing test of survival: UN | Russia-Ukraine war News
The United Nations humanitarian chief says Russia’s “sustained” attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, as temperatures fall below freezing, has created…
Photos: Portugal 6, Switzerland 1 – (Ronaldo 0) | In Pictures News
A benched Cristiano Ronaldo watched his replacement, 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, step in and deliver the World Cup tournament’s first hat…
Arabs rejoice as one over Morocco’s historic win | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Doha, Qatar – Achraf Hakimi was on the spot. The Atlas Lions’s Spanish-born superstar wing back had the chance to…
Ghana approves 2023 budget in middle of deep economic woes | Business and Economy News
Ghana is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for a support package to help relieve its debt distress. Ghana’s…
Excited Moroccan fans scramble for last-minute World Cup tickets | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Their side has entered the final 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. While the…
Which teams have reached the World Cup quarter-finals? | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Six teams have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a series of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar. World Cup…
Chad jails more than 260 people after mass trial over protests | Prison News
A total of 401 people were put on trial in Koro Toro prison over anti-government protests that took place in…
Ramaphosa challenges corruption report in court
l South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially filed court papers to have a report which found he may have…