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Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 19:16
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 17:52
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Inside rugby's greatest production factory

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 13:36
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:18
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:18
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 19:15
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.

Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:18
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:51
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 01:02
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:33
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:43
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:19
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:19
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:50
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:42
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 20:44
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:25
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 08:18
16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 01:27
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 16:47
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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