Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar

/in /by
Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.

Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600

/in /by
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.

Afcon 2023: Coach Collin Benjamin says Namibia are ready to face ‘big boys’

/in /by
Namibia coach Collin Benjamin says teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will have to be 'really good' to beat his Brave Warriors.

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ Kenya history on state visit

/in /by
The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.

Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls

/in /by
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency

/in /by
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.

South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline

/in /by
South Africa's flag will fly at the ongoing Rugby and Cricket World Cups after an appeal is submitted over a Wada deadline to update the country's anti-doping laws.

Burundi’s sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations

/in /by
He is being investigated over allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets.

Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria’s president forged college record

/in /by
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

/in /by
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.