Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

11.04.2026 00:00 The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded

11.04.2026 00:00 Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya

10.04.2026 17:45 The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

10.04.2026 05:45 Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

09.04.2026 23:30 Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Caf president would welcome corruption investigation

09.04.2026 17:15 Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".

Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel

09.04.2026 17:15 The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds

09.04.2026 17:15 The state department has also authorised non-emergency embassy staff to leave on security grounds.

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

08.04.2026 23:15 Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

08.04.2026 17:16 The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

08.04.2026 17:16 Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

08.04.2026 17:16 The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants

08.04.2026 11:00 Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

08.04.2026 05:01 The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

07.04.2026 16:30 Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.