Zambians voting as president bids for second term

13.08.2026 14:31 Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action

13.08.2026 14:31 The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder

13.08.2026 14:31 The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria's national champion

13.08.2026 14:31 Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

13.08.2026 08:00 Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

13.08.2026 08:00 The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

13.08.2026 08:00 Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

13.08.2026 01:15 Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

12.08.2026 12:00 The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners

11.08.2026 16:00 The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say

11.08.2026 16:00 The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.

Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery

11.08.2026 16:00 Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

A burial row over Zambia's late president has turned its election into a hot contest

11.08.2026 09:30 Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya

11.08.2026 09:30 Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.

Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says

10.08.2026 20:32 The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.