Egypt funnels Gaza aid through Sinai airport
Egypt says it’s directing international aid flights for Gaza through an airport in northern Sinai. The north African nation is…
Mali junta chief and Russian president discuss ties
Mali’s interim president and Russian president Vladimir Putin have discussed economic and security co-operation during a phone call. “During a…
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
A Kenyan publisher has withdrawn a school book that included a drawing depicting Prophet Muhammad following an outcry by Muslim…
1999 Cricket World Cup semi-final: Allan Donald on one of cricket’s ‘greatest games’
Allan Donald is talking about a moment that refuses to leave him. It took place 24 years ago under blue…
Burundi’s sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations
Burundi’s sacked central bank governor has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The charges…
Zimbabwe CCC MPs suspended after police scuffles
All MPs from Zimbabwe’s main opposition party have been suspended for six parliament sittings and will not receive salaries for…
Junta orders UN boss to leave Niger within 72 hours
Niger’s military rulers have demanded that the head of the United Nations’ diplomatic mission in the country leave within 72…
South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline
South Africa’s flag will fly proudly at Sunday’s highly anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and the Springboks…
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Votes are being counted in Liberia after Tuesday’s election with President George Weah seeking a second term. Local and regional…
Nigeria halts all Christian pilgrimages to Israel
Nigeria has announced the suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel following the deadly violence that erupted over the weekend. A…
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
Ugandan lawmakers have rejected a government proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels…
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES TO RENEW FLEETWITH BOEING 787 DREAMLINERS
Angola’s national airline adds four 787 Dreamliners to fleet Airline modernizes its fleet with first order of the popular 787…
Algeria suspends mediation over Niger coup crisis
Algeria has announced it has suspended its efforts to mediate the political crisis in Niger following the coup in July.…
Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
Liberians are voting in a fiercely contested presidential election, with former football star George Weah, 57, making a bid for…
France to begin withdrawing troops from Niger – junta
The military junta in Niger says the withdrawal of French troops from its territory will begin on Tuesday. There have…
South Africa’s Tyla makes historic Billboard Hot 100 debut with Water
The viral hit song Water by South African music star Tyla has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, after trending…
Bogus TikTok doctor’ under fire in South Africa
A man who goes by the name Dr Matthew Lani on TikTok has been accused by health authorities in South…
First French troops have left Niger – report
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger on the orders of the junta, the AFP news agency reports. “The…
Ivory Coast asylum seeker becomes top Welsh language activist
A refugee who fled war in west Africa is not the image that springs to mind when you think of…
People left to sleep outside after Cameroon landslides
A man whose child is one of at least 30 people killed inlandslides in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, had to sleep…