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Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri's busiest locations on Monday evening.

'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.

Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Bobi Wine says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house
Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

The Mugabe family after losing power - arrests, accusations and arguments
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.

Kiplimo regains world half-marathon record in Lisbon
Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.

Regragui departs as Morocco appoint Ouahbi as new coach
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

Allen century powers New Zealand to victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup semi-final
Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final

Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time
Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

Zimbabwe eliminated from World Cup after defeat to India
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria
Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.


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