Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained
Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.
2023-10-12 23:51
Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
2023-10-12 18:53
Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar
Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.
2023-10-12 18:47
Stocks, Futures Rise as Focus Switches to US CPI: Markets Wrap
Shares in Asia advanced before a report that’s expected to show a slowing in US inflation, which will
2023-10-12 13:26
Israel Latest: Israel Vows to Wipe Out Hamas as Ground War Looms
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to wipe Hamas “off the face of the Earth” as the new
2023-10-12 09:51
King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit
The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.
2023-10-12 02:23
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
2023-10-11 22:17
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
2023-10-11 20:15
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
2023-10-11 17:27
South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity
Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.
2023-10-11 09:53
South Africa's Tyla makes historic Billboard Hot 100 debut with Water
The musician's song Water has inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok.
2023-10-10 19:29
Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
2023-10-10 13:20