South Africa’s election court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma’s MK party
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has failed in a legal bid to stop a newly formed party, backed…
US confirms knowledge of detention of Binance official in Nigeria
The US Department of State says it is aware of the reports of the detention of its citizen in Abuja,…
Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend
A Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese businessman to death after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Ummu Kulthum…
Bodies of cult victims released in Kenya
The authorities in Kenya have begun releasing the remains of some of those who died in a cult which allegedly…
Ethiopia’s CBE bank recovers $10m taken during technical glitch
Ethiopia’s largest bank says it has recovered almost three-quarters of the $14m (£12m) it lost in a glitch that allowed…
Sudan’s Bashir moved to ‘secure military site’ – lawyer
A lawyer of former Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, has said his client has been moved from a hospital where he…
Zimbabwe police charge self-proclaimed prophet Ishmael and rescue 251 children
A self-proclaimed Apostolic prophet who kept 251 children on his property has been charged with exploiting minors. Police said that…
Sudan demands reinstatement before accepting AU mediation
Sudan’s military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says Sudan will only consider the African Union’s proposal to end the conflict if…
Anglo American clears Zambia lead poisoning lawsuit
Anglo American Plc has successfully averted a potential class action over allegations that a mine it was associated with for…
SA leader accused of meddling in Zulu succession battle
A faction of South Africa’s Zulu royal family has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of meddling in the family’s affairs and…
Several feared dead in Guinea fuel explosion
Several people are feared dead and dozens of others have been injured in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, following an explosion at…
Conakry explosion: Huge blast at oil terminal in Guinea’s capital
A huge explosion at the main oil refinery in Guinea’s capital Conakry has killed at least eight people and wounded…
Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker’s journey from Lagos streets to ‘new king of Africa’
Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the “new king of Africa” after the Nigeria striker was named as the continent’s…
Rishi Sunak sees off Tory rebellion in Rwanda bill vote
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has seen off a Tory rebellion over his flagship Rwanda bill but still faces a battle…
Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe shock as finance minister named Africa’s best
Many Zimbabweans have reacted with astonishment after Mthuli Ncube was named “Best African Finance Minister of the Year” despite the…
Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated – minister
Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack,…
Boakai maintains slim lead over Weah in Liberia poll
Liberian opposition candidate Joseph Boakai remains narrowly ahead of incumbent George Weah in the presidential election run-off. In the latest…
African Football League: Is it ‘best thing’ for continent or ‘super silly’?
The African Football League (AFL), which concluded on Sunday when Mamelodi Sundowns won the title, has received mixed reviews after…
Ex-Ghana minister ‘reckless’ in accepting $40,000 cash gift
A now-sacked Ghanaian government minister has admitted that he accepted a cash gift of $40,000 (£33,000) “in order not to…
Cape Verde’s PM suggests creation of Erasmus program
The Erasmus Programme is a multi-administration management plan that supports and facilitates the academic mobility of university students and teachers…