Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Trump names right-wing media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

Ethiopia PM seeks new Tigray leader amid fears of war

Ethiopia's prime minister asks Tigrayans to email him with suggestions for a new leader.

‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says

"Khartoum is free," says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan after almost two years of occupation by the RSF.

Rwanda is planning to attack – Burundi president

President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.