Tinubu signs law on interest-free student loans
Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a student loan bill, a first of its kind in…
Kenya cult survivors face suicide charges
Sixty-five survivors of a Kenyan Christian cult are facing charges of attempted suicide after refusing to eat meals given to…
Cameroon opposition figure John Fru Ndi dies at 82
John Fru Ndi, a towering figure in Cameroonian politics over several decades, has died aged 82. He founded the opposition…
Eritrea rejoins East Africa bloc Igad after 16 years
Eritrea has rejoined the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), after pulling out 16 years ago.…
Mozambique boosts SA power supply amid crisis
Mozambique has offered to supply 100MW of electricity to neighbouring South Africa amid a supply deficit and regular blackouts. The…
Fundamental to my adventure as a football player’
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who twice won the Champions League with AC Milan under Berlusconi’s ownership, has tweeted a…
I have never insulted anyone – Berlusconi
Back in 2014, Newsnight interviewed Berlusconi about his relationship with the former German leader Angela Merkel. The former Italian prime…
Thank you, Mr. President. Always with us’
AC Milan has paid tribute, calling their former president “unforgettable”. In a tweet, Milan said: “Tomorrow, we will dream of…
One of the most influential men in Italy’s history – Meloni
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has posted a video tribute to Berlusconi. The pair frequently disagreed in political circles, but…
Berlusconi leaves a complex and controversial legacy
Davide Ghiglione Berlusconi was born in Milan in 1936 and rose to prominence as a media tycoon, building a vast…
European leaders treated Berlusconi like a loose cannon
At the daily European Commission press briefing in Brussels, the chief spokesperson extended his sympathy to Silvio Berlusconi’s family and…
I have always sincerely admired his wisdom – Putin
More now on the tribute from Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. The pair had been friends for years, being photographed together…
Berlusconi’s party says goodbye
Forza Italia, the party that Berlusconi was the head of, has paid tribute to the former leader. They said: “We…
A recap of what’s happened today
If you’re just joining us, here’s a recap of what’s been happening since the death of former Italian Prime Minister…
No one will ever be like you’ – Maldini
Paolo Maldini, who captained AC Milan for eight years, has posted a tribute on Instagram to Berlusconi, who used to…
Andre Onana: Cameroon outcast ‘feeling good’ as Inter Milan prepare for Champions League final
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana insists the pressure is all on Manchester City before Saturday’s Champions League final in Istanbul.…
Sudan rivals agree 24-hour truce, Saudi Arabia says
Saudi Arabia has announced another attempted ceasefire between the warring military factions in Sudan. The Saudi foreign ministry said the…
Burkina Faso offers bounty for 20 ‘wanted terrorists’
The government of Burkina Faso has offered a bounty of up to $293,000 (£233,700) for 20 “wanted terrorists”. The security…
Sharp rise in child deaths after Tigray loses food aid
In the month since the US and the UN suspended food aid to Ethiopia’s war-ravaged Tigray region, doctors at the…
Preston Mutanga, 14, hired to animate Spider-Man film
A 14-year-old boy has contributed a scene to the latest film in the blockbuster Spider-Man franchise after executives spotted his…