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'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 19:13
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 01:05
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Sat, 14/03/2026 - 01:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 12:48
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 20:06
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.
Categories: Africa, France

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Categories: Africa, France

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:04
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:04
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
Categories: Africa, France

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 22:30
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
Categories: Africa, France

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:24
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.
Categories: Africa, France

Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:33
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
Categories: Africa, France

The Mugabe family after losing power - arrests, accusations and arguments

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:31
Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Mugabe's son drops bail request - what has happened to the family after losing power

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 11:31
Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.
Categories: Africa, France

Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 08:48
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
Categories: Africa, France

Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 13:13
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.
Categories: Africa, France

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 01:40
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 01:40
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
Categories: Africa, France

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