Ex-Sierra Leone defender Bangura dies in bus crash

Former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura dies aged 59 after a road accident in the West African nation.

Ex-president’s son led Guinea-Bissau heroin gang to finance coup

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr smuggled drugs to fund a coup in Guinea-Bissau, US authorities say.

Chad register upset in Afcon 2025 preliminaries

Chad beat Mauritius in preliminary qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Eswatini, Liberia and South Sudan also go through.

South Africa orders ‘dysfunctional’ colleges to close

Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.

South Africa orders ‘dysfunctional’ colleges to close

Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.

Tunisian firebrand’s killers sentenced to death

After a decade-long wait, six people are found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaïd.

Tunisian firebrand’s killers sentenced to death

After a decade-long wait, six people are found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid.

Son of G Bissau ex-president jailed for drugs coup plot

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr wanted to use the proceeds of smuggling heroin to fund a coup, US authorities say.

What is at stake in South Africa’s election?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

When will we know the election result?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.