Kenya's deputy police chief steps aside amid uproar over blogger's death

17.06.2025 00:30 Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger's arrest.

What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria?

17.06.2025 00:30 Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

17.06.2025 00:30 A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in DR Congo's capital

17.06.2025 00:30 At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.

Zambian ex-president's family settle funeral row with government

16.06.2025 13:30 The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools

16.06.2025 13:30 A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

South Africa ignore Aussie sledges to go from chokers to champions

16.06.2025 13:30 South Africa's players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia's players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord's.

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

15.06.2025 08:15 Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages

14.06.2025 21:45 The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.

At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid

14.06.2025 21:45 Conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers over land and resources are common in the region.

Congolese rebels want peaceful solution to crisis, UN says

14.06.2025 21:45 These are the highest-profile peace talks the UN has led since M23 rebels took over the city of Goma.

South Africa win WTC to land first major title

14.06.2025 21:45 South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

How Trump's Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword

14.06.2025 11:00 US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump's sights - but it may prove more costly.

Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over blogger's killing

14.06.2025 00:30 An investigation is under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.

Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

13.06.2025 14:15 The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.