Houthis claim attack on merchant ship in Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim an attack on a vessel named Tutor in the Red Sea using a sea drone.

Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

DR Congo boat disaster kills at least 80

President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".

DR Congo boat disaster kills at least 80

President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.

British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

The ‘magnetic’ Malawi vice-president who inspired hope

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

Nigeria’s president jokes about fall during ceremony

Bola Tinubu says he was paying his respects to his ancestors when he fell over boarding a vehicle.

Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits

The West African state is the latest to join the club of oil producers.