Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity boardLast year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.1 hr agoAfrica

Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in NigeriaEsther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.1 hr agoAfrica

Can Nigeria power Africa?

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in KenyaAn investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.4 hrs agoAfrica

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline loomsPreparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.22 mins agoAfrica

Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South AfricaOne of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.26 mins agoAfrica

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.6 mins agoAfrica

Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 secondsEthiopia'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.19 hrs agoAthletics

Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.25 mins agoAfrica

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talksRepresentatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.2 hrs agoAfrica

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fearsAn eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.24 mins agoAfrica