Deforestation pushes animals in Uganda forest to eat virus-laden bat poo
Animals in a Ugandan forest have been eating bat poo laden with viruses after tobacco farming wiped out their usual…
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”,…
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.…
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…
Promising results shown at West Kenya exploration project
Mining company Shanta Gold announced promising findings in its latest update on exploration activities at the West Kenya project in…
Angola to reduce gas emissions by over 14%
Angola is committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a further 14 percent by 2025, using renewable energy sources, the…
BFREE and TLG unveil US$3M partnership on ethical debt collection in Africa
In a significant development for Africa’s financial landscape, TLG Capital, a leading pan-African alternative asset manager, has announced a strategic…
Sunak asked if House of Lords is fit for purpose
Another reporter notes that the Safety of Rwanda Bill is supposed to be “emergency legislation” – but it’s been five…
What is the Rwanda asylum plan?
Under a five-year agreement, the government said some asylum seekers arriving in the UK would be sent to Rwanda, to…
Sunak avoids answering how many will be sent to Rwanda
The first question from reporters comes from the i newspaper. Sunak is asked how many people will be on these…
Ghanaians mourn popular gospel musician Koda
Fans and fellow musicians have been paying tribute to Ghanaian gospel star Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as Koda.…
Nigeria army vows revenge after soldiers killed in ambush
The Nigerian army has vowed revenge for the killing of six soldiers who were ambushed while on a peace mission…
Mozambique’s 2nd FLNG: Positive findings in environmental impact study
A second floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) factory for Mozambique would have minimal negative impact on its sensitive surroundings, a…