Egypt angered over filling of Ethiopia’s mega-dam

The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has become a source of tension in the region.

Covid in Tanzania: Vaccination campaign gets underway

President Samia Suluhu's decision to have a Covid vaccine marks a change of approach for Tanzania.

Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal

Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.

Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal

Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers.

Nigeria kidnap: Gunmen seize 140 schoolchildren in Kaduna state

The children were seized by a group of armed men from a school in the north-west of the country.

Letter from Africa: Lamenting the Algeria-Morocco border closure

The Morocco-Algeria border has been closed for decades, despite close ties between the people.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Accept our rule or no ceasefire, rebels say

The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.

Jacob Zuma: Supporters form ‘human shield’ to stop ex-president’s arrest

South Africa's ex-president challenges his conviction for failing to appear at a corruption probe.

Daka’s Leicester move ‘big for southern Africa’ – Mulenga

Zambian striker Patson Daka's move to Leicester City is a major step for southern African football, says veteran Chipolopolo star Jacob Mulenga.

Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest leaves Nigeria’s Ipob separatists in disarray

Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was largely ignored until his movement became an armed struggle.