King awards OBE to South African actor John Kani
One of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, John Kani, has been awarded an OBE – Order of British Empire –…
Rwanda abolishes entry Visas for all African countries
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced the abolition of entry visas for all African citizens.The measure aims to boost the…
Tea pickers’ Scottish compensation case on hold
Appeal judges have halted a compensation case brought by Kenyan tea pickers against their employer in Scotland’s highest civil court.…
Irishman Alan Fisher unseats Nigerian Hilda Baci as cooking marathon record holder
An Irish chef has broken the world record for cooking non-stop, beating the previous record holder by more than 24…
Couple died in Egypt after hotel fumigated for bedbugs, inquest hears
A British couple who died in Egypt were staying at a hotel being fumigated to kill bedbugs, their inquest heard.…
Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Sudan’s Darfur
There has been a significant increase in the number of people fleeing fresh violence in the Sudanese region of Darfur,…
Ethiopian forces accused of drone strikes in Amhara
Residents in the restive north-western Ethiopian region of Amhara have accused government forces of drone strikes and indiscriminate shelling as…
UK, US issue fresh security alert on Uganda
The British High Commission in Uganda has warned of “a growing terror threat in Uganda, including targeting of foreigners”, hours…
Mozambique biggest gas-fired plant 60% ready
Mozambique’s minister for mineral resources and energy, Carlos Zacarias, said last week that the construction of the country’s largest gas-fired…
South Africa risks losing business investment over visa ‘chaos’
European companies warn that a lack of skilled workers endangers expansion plans and jobs in a country where a third…
South Africa to withdraw diplomats from Israel
South Africa says it will recall all of its diplomats from Tel Aviv following Israel’s intense air strikes on Gaza…
Fifteen die in Kenya floods
The Red Cross says at least 15 people have died in Kenya as floods swept away dozens of houses. Entire…
Police arrest suspects over Cyril Ramaphosa farm robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of foreign currency that was stuffed under a sofa cushion…
Presidential rival arrested in Madagascar
An opposition presidential candidate has been arrested in Madagascar at a protest in the capital Antananarivo. Journalists saw Jean Jacques…
South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel
South Africa says it is recalling all of its diplomats from Tel Aviv following Israel’s intense air strikes on Gaza…
Villagers killed and homes torched in separatist raid
Officials in south-western Cameroon say suspected separatist rebels have killed at least 20 people during an overnight attack on a…
Kenya granting visa-free entry for all Africans from January 2024
This is according to Kenyan President William Ruto, who committed to ensuring Kenya becomes a visa-free destination for other African…
Why does France have military bases in Africa?
With a wave of coups in former French colonies in Africa, France is finding it can no longer take its…
Chad recalls its envoy from Israel over Gaza war
Chad says it has recalled its Chargé d’Affaires in Israel for consultation over “unprecedented deadly violence in the Gaza Strip”.…
Record African migrants reached Canary Islands this year
The Spanish authorities say nearly 32,000 migrants have reached the Canary Islands by sea from West Africa this year –…