
Survivors of South Africa’s horrifying building blaze feel abandoned two years on
The deadly fire was called a “wake-up call” but residents are waiting for permanent homes.
FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST 2025, 11:10
The deadly fire was called a “wake-up call” but residents are waiting for permanent homes.
Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram – which has since been deleted.
The West African nation’s security forces are accused of alleged rape, extortion and torture.
Malema’s party argues that his remarks were taken out of context.
There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people.
A proposal to build a nuclear plant in Niger may not come to fruition, but that is not the point.
Turkish club Galatasaray are in talks with Tottenham over a loan deal for midfielder Yves Bissouma.
King Toera was killed by French troops 128 years ago and his head kept in a Paris museum’s archive.
The country is facing a shortage of medical equipment and medicines, President Duma Boko says.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews “fully expects” Newcastle target Yoane Wissa to stay at Brentford.
Former captain Dane van Niekerk is in line for a return with South Africa after reversing her international retirement and being named in a World Cup training group.
Nigerians made their mark during this year’s Love Island USA – but it caused tensions within the fanbase.
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
South Africa comfortably beat Brazil in Northampton, but the Women’s Rugby World Cup debutants show “rugby matters” to Brazilians.
Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia’s Mizan Alem claim comfortable wins in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon men’s and women’s events on Sunday.
Concern is mounting about “war-time levels of slaughter” in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.
Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.
“I left like a Disney princess,” says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Guide dog Achi was rescued from rough seas but was to be put down as he was in the country illegally.