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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

23.08.2026 22:45 A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home

23.08.2026 16:01 Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds

23.08.2026 16:01 Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks

23.08.2026 16:01 Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

23.08.2026 03:30 Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal

22.08.2026 06:30 Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.

Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss

22.08.2026 06:30 Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

22.08.2026 06:30 An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League

22.08.2026 06:30 Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.