This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was “compromised”.

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

The Office of Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations recently announced that Botswana has nominated renowned jurist and scholar, Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake, to run for Judge of the International Court of Justice

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces.

The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

Finance Minister Erica Shafudah said the combined approach allows Namibia to settle the external bond without straining social spending or foreign-exchange reserves

More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism

Despite the positive developments, the King assured that his country remains committed to finding a solution where there are no winners or losers – a solution that preserves the dignity of all parties

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.