Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After August Tumble: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed start to September after a muted session on Wall Street
2023-09-01 07:59
General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
2023-09-01 00:45
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
2023-08-31 22:59
South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
2023-08-31 22:49
South Africa producer inflation slows to 2.7% y/y in July
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's producer inflation slowed to 2.7% year on year in July from 4.8% in June, statistics
2023-08-31 17:56
52 dead in central Johannesburg apartment block fire
South African authorities say it is unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building.
2023-08-31 14:16
At least 20 dead in Johannesburg fire
At least 20 people have died and 43 injured after a fire broke out in a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday morning, according to South Africa's public broadcaster SABC.
2023-08-31 13:26
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:54
Zimbabwe media guide
An overview of the media in Zimbabwe, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-30 17:20
Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon
Army officers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the recent presidential election.
2023-08-30 12:57
On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours
BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.
2023-08-30 08:24
Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
2023-08-29 20:30