Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded

11.04.2026 00:00 Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

11.04.2026 00:00 The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya

10.04.2026 17:45 The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

10.04.2026 05:45 Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

09.04.2026 23:30 Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds

09.04.2026 17:15 The state department has also authorised non-emergency embassy staff to leave on security grounds.

Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel

09.04.2026 17:15 The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Caf president would welcome corruption investigation

09.04.2026 17:15 Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

08.04.2026 23:15 Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

08.04.2026 17:16 The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

08.04.2026 17:16 Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

08.04.2026 17:16 The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants

08.04.2026 11:00 Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

08.04.2026 05:01 The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

07.04.2026 16:30 Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.