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The Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit

15.08.2026 13:15 Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon

15.08.2026 13:15 Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?

14.08.2026 23:30 Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

14.08.2026 17:01 Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

Pardon for president's main rival in Chad

14.08.2026 17:01 It paves the way for the release of Succès Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.

Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

14.08.2026 04:16 South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup

13.08.2026 21:02 France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death in national park

13.08.2026 21:02 Rights groups have long raised concerns about alleged human rights violations in Ngorongoro.

Zambians voting as president bids for second term

13.08.2026 14:31 Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action

13.08.2026 14:31 The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder

13.08.2026 14:31 The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria's national champion

13.08.2026 14:31 Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

13.08.2026 08:00 Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

13.08.2026 08:00 The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

13.08.2026 08:00 Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.