South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

08.05.2026 13:30 The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

08.05.2026 13:30 The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

08.05.2026 13:30 Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

08.05.2026 13:30 The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'

08.05.2026 07:45 Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks

07.05.2026 20:00 As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

07.05.2026 20:00 The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

07.05.2026 20:00 Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

07.05.2026 14:15 "If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary

06.05.2026 19:45 The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board ship stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus outbreak

06.05.2026 13:16 While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile

06.05.2026 01:00 DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station

06.05.2026 01:00 Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport

05.05.2026 19:00 Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

05.05.2026 00:15 Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.