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- These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
on 2026-03-06 at 12:05 amFemale fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
- Regragui departs as Morocco appoint Ouahbi as new coach
on 2026-03-05 at 11:01 pmMorocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.
- Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off
on 2026-03-05 at 6:02 pmThe 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.
- Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
on 2026-03-05 at 5:58 pmThe group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.
- Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers
on 2026-03-05 at 12:34 pmA project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
- Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station
on 2026-03-05 at 12:29 pmEthiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.
- DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine
on 2026-03-05 at 12:03 pmThe M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.
- The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
on 2026-03-05 at 12:05 amA strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
- Allen century powers New Zealand to victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup semi-final
on 2026-03-04 at 6:27 pmFinn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final
- Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict
on 2026-03-04 at 4:19 pmNCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.
- Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's son
on 2026-03-04 at 2:17 pmThe author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
- Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
on 2026-03-02 at 12:02 amGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
- Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time
on 2026-03-01 at 8:49 amKenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.
- Zimbabwe eliminated from World Cup after defeat to India
on 2026-02-26 at 5:19 pmDefending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.
- Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
on 2026-02-26 at 12:39 pmMany people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
- Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen 'because of Afcon'
on 2026-02-25 at 2:23 pmThe Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni […]
- Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March
on 2026-02-25 at 10:32 amThe driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.
- Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line
on 2026-02-25 at 12:43 amIntensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
- Senegal decries imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes
on 2026-02-24 at 8:05 pmSenegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon […]
- Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
on 2026-02-21 at 1:57 amDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
- The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
on 2026-02-19 at 12:16 amDuring winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
- How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party
on 2026-02-17 at 1:07 amJohn Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.
- Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed
on 2026-02-14 at 12:02 amBouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.
- A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world order
on 2026-02-13 at 12:06 amThe US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.
- At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria
on 2026-02-05 at 5:15 pmAt least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.
- 'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades
on 2026-01-29 at 5:55 pmNearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique
- Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
on 2026-01-20 at 5:16 pmThousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.
- Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win
on 2026-01-19 at 6:12 pmSenegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- South African national park closed due to floods
on 2026-01-16 at 4:52 pmOngoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
- How radioactive rhino horns are helping with conservation
on 2026-01-09 at 2:23 pmA project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.
