South Africa beat Pakistan to earn series draw

23.10.2025 16:30 World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

American missionary reportedly kidnapped in Niger

23.10.2025 16:30 The American was taken from an area near the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger.

'I eat 6000 calories a day' – The South African 'Rhino' who became World's Strongest Man

23.10.2025 16:30 Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.

Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

23.10.2025 16:30 All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

Former UK teacher arrested on sex abuse charges in South Africa

23.10.2025 16:30 Iain Wares, 86, has been accused by 65 former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s.

An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in Ivory Coast

23.10.2025 16:30 The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

23.10.2025 07:45 South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Briton Okolie to headline 'historic' card in Nigeria

22.10.2025 22:30 British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".

Pakistan out after rain-hit defeat by South Africa

22.10.2025 22:30 South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.

Hakimi Salah on African Player of Year shortlist

22.10.2025 22:30 Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Top opposition politician arrested days before Tanzania election

22.10.2025 22:30 The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week's poll, with one facing a treason trial.

Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints

22.10.2025 22:30 Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.

'We fear for our souls' - Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

22.10.2025 13:30 Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

Eight pupils suspended after video shows assault at South African school

22.10.2025 13:30 The mother of one of the assault victims says he is a cancer survivor, according to reports.

More than 40 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda

22.10.2025 13:30 The crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police say, with many also injured.