Five deaths in English Channel are tragic, says Rishi Sunak
The deaths of five people, including one child, while trying to reach the UK by crossing the Channel are “tragic”,…
Indian Sharma to coach Uganda at T20 World Cup
The Uganda Cricket Association has appointed Abhay Sharma as the new head coach of the men’s national team. The 54-year-old…
Zambian FA president charged with money laundering
The president of the Football Association of Zambia (Faz) has been arrested and charged with money laundering offences. The country’s…
Dozens of Ethiopians die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
At least 33 Ethiopian migrants – including an eight-year-old boy – have died after their boat capsized off the coast…
Kenyan boy trapped by floods saved in dramatic rescue
A five-year-old boy who had been marooned by floods was on Tuesday rescued by a police helicopter in Yatta, about…
Nigeria shuts down prestigious school over bullying
Nigerian authorities have closed a high-end school in the capital, Abuja, over bullying incidents involving some of its students, local…
Botswana declined request to host UK migrants – minister
Botswana’s foreign minister has told a South African TV channel that the British government approached his country to ask whether…
Kenya doctors strike prolonged further as talks collapse
Negotiations between the government and striking doctors have collapsed, further prolonging the suffering of Kenyans seeking healthcare in public hospitals.…
African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent
African leaders discussed anti-terrorism solutions on the continent during a high-level security summit in the Nigerian capital Abuja Monday amid…
Five Africans die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
Five asylum seekers, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded…
A Kenyan start-up turns plastic waste into solar-powered freezers
A Kenyan company is proving the saying: “one person’s waste is another person’s treasure,” still rings true. On a February…
SA users of Starlink will be cut off at the end of the month
Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning…
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping
A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, and narrowly missed the world championship…
African issues to be discussed as foreign ministers of G7 countries meet
Mauritania’s foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug has held a session at the G7 foreign ministers where discussions that include…
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance…
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
A Chinese-owned supermarket in Nigeria’s capital has been shut by the authorities over allegations that it denies entry to African…
South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles
South Africa’s battle-scarred former President Jacob Zuma is proving he still has a winning streak – recently scoring a hat-trick…
Tanzania tourism: World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project
The World Bank has halted its funding of a $150m ($120m) tourism project in Tanzania following allegations of rape, evictions…
Sunak’s ‘shock and ager’ over police treatment of Jewish man
The next question comes from a Daily Express reporter who asks if the PM will rule out a summer election.…
‘No more prevarication or delay’ – Sunak on Rwanda bill
We’re expecting Sunak to give a statement from Downing Street shortly on the Rwanda bill, before it is voted on…