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Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:37
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Categories: Africa, European Union

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 23:13
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.
Categories: Africa, European Union

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 19:19
South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".
Categories: Africa, European Union

Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:41
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were "taken out of context".
Categories: Africa, European Union

'I was not thinking to run a world record'

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:18
Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:17
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 18:26
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:52
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:39
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Categories: Africa, European Union

How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:49
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Categories: Africa, European Union

How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:49
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:20
The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.

Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:53
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 22:56
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Kenya's Sawe smashes two-hour barrier to make history at London Marathon

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 14:39
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 01:09
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
Categories: Africa, European Union

The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 01:09
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
Categories: Africa

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 23:13
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Categories: Africa

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