Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video

25.08.2026 22:00 The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.

Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move

25.08.2026 22:00 Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks

25.08.2026 22:00 The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate

25.08.2026 22:00 A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028

25.08.2026 22:00 Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

25.08.2026 22:00 DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch

25.08.2026 22:00 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.

Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp

25.08.2026 22:00 Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros fee.

Man City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi

25.08.2026 22:00 Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros .

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms

24.08.2026 18:30 Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

24.08.2026 18:30 Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

24.08.2026 18:30 Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya

24.08.2026 18:30 An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa

24.08.2026 11:46 One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.

Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66

24.08.2026 11:46 Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.