Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero

08.01.2026 21:00 Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

Kenya tournament chiefs admit errors over viral tennis wildcard

08.01.2026 21:00 The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized

08.01.2026 14:30 Donald Trump's administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, a US official tweeted.

Ex-Ghana minister detained by US immigration

08.01.2026 14:30 Ken Ofori-Atta's lawyers say he is co-operating and is in the process of changing his US visa status.

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

07.01.2026 19:30 Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

07.01.2026 13:15 The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.

Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case after a month in prison

07.01.2026 13:15 Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

Israel's foreign minister on historic visit to Somaliland

06.01.2026 19:15 In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.

Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say

06.01.2026 19:15 At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in 'horrific' road crash

06.01.2026 19:15 About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide

06.01.2026 13:00 The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Unbearably long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo

06.01.2026 06:32 With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Uganda denies plans to block internet during election

05.01.2026 17:00 The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

Trabelsi sacked by Tunisia after last-16 Afcon exit

05.01.2026 17:00 Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village

04.01.2026 22:45 It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.