After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

Oprah Winfrey to close her school for girls in South AfricaThe campus will be returned to local authorities as she expands a wider scholarship programme for girls.1 hr agoWorld

Can the UN’s Refugee Convention survive?

Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in KenyaFoul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.2 hrs agoAfrica

After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing

Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife saysThe 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.59 mins agoAfrica

New dinosaur discovered in ZimbabweThe Musango matusadonaensis species discovered in Zimbabwe has revealed diversity of dinosaurs in southern Africa.5 hrs ago

Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid

Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants failThe massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.2 hrs agoAfrica

'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advanceInternational leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.2 hrs agoAfrica

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.1 hr agoAfrica

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiryIt is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.52 mins agoAfrica

Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debutAfter the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.2 hrs agoAfrica Sport

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.2 hrs agoAfrica

South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrestInitial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.29 mins agoAfrica

US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel AdongoThe authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.40 mins agoWorld

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record labelNew Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.3 hrs agoAfrica