Overcrowded Liberian prison turns away new inmates
l Liberia’s largest prison, the Monrovia Central Prison, has begun turning away new inmates due to overcrowding and fears of…
Charlene Ruto: Kenya’s ‘first daughter’ denies using public money
l Following a national outcry, the daughter of Kenya’s president has denied that public money is being used to fund…
Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss | In Pictures
Al Khor, Qatar – Morocco’s dreams of reaching the World Cup final were dashed after a 2-0 loss to France…
Photos: France charge into final to end Morocco’s World Cup dream | In Pictures News
Al Khor, Qatar – France have put an end to Morocco’s dream of reaching a World Cup final, with a…
France seal World Cup final spot with 2-0 win over Morocco | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Reigning world champions overcome spirited Atlas Lions display to setup showdown with Argentina on Sunday. France edged past Morocco during…
UN biodiversity talks hampered by ‘lack of political will’: WWF | United Nations News
A “lack of political will” is hindering the United Nations biodiversity conference, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned, urging…
Ghana inflation soared to 21-year high above 50% in November | Inflation News
Consumer inflation rise comes as the gold, oil and cocoa producer battles its worst economic crisis in a generation. Ghana’s…
Frontex delivers cruelty from the skies | Opinions
In the footage, you can see the small, overcrowded wooden boat motoring away in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea…
Meta sued for $2bn over Facebook posts ‘rousing hate’ in Ethiopia | Social Media News
A lawsuit filed in Kenya alleges Facebook’s recommendations systems amplified violent posts, inflaming the conflict. A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms…
Argentina’s Messi confirms Qatar final his last World Cup: Media | Qatar World Cup 2022
‘To finish like this, it’s the best’, Lionel Messi told a leading Argentinian sports news outlet after his team qualified…
SA leader survives MPSA leader survives MP
l MPs at a special sitting of South Africa’s parliament voted to reject a move to begin impeachment proceedings against…
At least 50 killed by Kinshasa floods – police
The police in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least 50 people have died in the capital, Kinshasa, after…
Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence
Facebook’s algorithm helped fuel the viral spread of hate and violence during Ethiopia’s civil war, a legal case alleges. Abrham…
Photos: Fans go wild as Argentina advance into World Cup final | In Pictures News
Lusail/Doha, Qatar – Argentina have eased past Croatia to book their ticket into the World Cup final, sending their numerous…
Photos: Argentina batter Croatia to shoot for World Cup glory | In Pictures News
Lusail, Qatar – Superstar Lionel Messi led Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over 2018 runners-up Croatia to reach the…
Bodies of 27 migrants, including children, found in Chad desert | Migration News
The migrants left a year and a half ago in a truck and are believed to have been lost in…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa avoids impeachment: A timeline | Politics News
South Africa’s parliament has voted not to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over alleged misconduct and violation of…
Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Walid Regragui says the team was still ‘hungry’ for more success despite them not being ‘favourites’ to lift the trophy.…
The Last Speaker: South Africa’s dying language | Arts and Culture
From: Africa Direct Compiling a dictionary of click-based words, Claudia works to save her grandmother’s dying San, or Bushman, language.…
Justice in Ethiopia must not be killed by a peace deal | Conflict
In early November, the international community welcomed almost unanimously the peace agreement between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray…