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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40

10 hours 23 min ago
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Categories: Africa, France

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

11 hours 39 min ago
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Categories: Africa, France

Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 16:56
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
Categories: Africa, France

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 15:37
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
Categories: Africa, France

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 10:24
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
Categories: Africa, France

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 19:13
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.
Categories: Africa, France

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 18:38
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
Categories: Africa, France

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 16:58
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Categories: Africa, France

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 13:13
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
Categories: Africa, France

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 18:10
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Categories: Africa, France

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

Sun, 10/05/2026 - 16:29
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Categories: Africa, France

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:48
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
Categories: Africa, France

'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 01:54
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
Categories: Africa, France

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 14:35
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Cruise passengers tell of life on board ship stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus outbreak

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 13:52
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 12:38
Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 19:35
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Mon, 04/05/2026 - 20:31
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

New alliance shakes up Nigerian political landscape

Mon, 04/05/2026 - 17:47
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

Mon, 04/05/2026 - 13:44
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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