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Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say

14 hours 5 min ago
The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

21 hours 11 min ago
Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 18:30
The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 12:39
Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 11:49
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 02:27
Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 22:25
El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

Murdered Kenyan woman's niece to push for ex-soldier's extradition during UK visit

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 07:21
Esther Njoki says her family has been denied justice for 13 years after her aunt Agnes Wanjiru's body was found in a septic tank.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 01:12
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 01:12
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:29
Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:29
Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

Madagascar protest organiser: 'We're taking our humanity back'

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:24
A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.
Categories: Africa

Breakdancing to escape the trauma of DR Congo's warzone

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:18
Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 15:07
The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 13:34
Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigeria names 'apolitical' law professor as new electoral chief

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:52
The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:05
The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:04
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 05:13
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

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