Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed

10.06.2025 01:00 Three opposition politicians and the former speaker of parliament have been charged over last year's Capitol fire.

Police stakeout of Cameroon's presidential hopeful ends

10.06.2025 01:00 Maurice Kamto angered officials over comments he made about Cameroon's president while in France.

Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'

09.06.2025 15:15 Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post

08.06.2025 18:45 Police say Albert Ojwang injured himself in a cell, but Amnesty calls the death "suspicious".

British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape allegation

08.06.2025 18:45 Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army's training camp in Kenya.

Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row

08.06.2025 18:45 Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.

Why 'electrical' Mbeumo is aiming high

08.06.2025 18:45 Bryan Mbeumo has become one of the most sought-after players in the English Premier League.

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

08.06.2025 09:00 How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

07.06.2025 23:00 The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

07.06.2025 13:00 Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'

07.06.2025 02:45 The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

07.06.2025 02:45 A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

07.06.2025 02:45 Botswana, one of the world's biggest diamond producers, has been struck by a global decline in the market.

Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's 'fugitive' ex-minister

06.06.2025 16:45 The 65-year-old is alleged to be at the centre of several corruption cases; he has said he has been unlawfully treated.

'Improving every day' – Mbeumo on his best season

06.06.2025 16:45 Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?